rendezvous 0 #1 January 7, 2002 What all is required to become a AFF instructor and how long does it take on an average. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RemiAndKaren 0 #2 January 7, 2002 diff requirements in diff contries. Where are you? cant see you profile....RemiMuff 914 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #4 January 7, 2002 500 jumps, pass the air and ground skill test and some other stuff.The failure rate of first time test takers is over 65%. The average cost involved in getting ready for the test can be from $200 (10 Practice) - $1000 (Practice with another instructor and video), then the test is like $500. You also have to travel to where ever the course is beeing offered so figure another 500 for travel and stuff.I want to touch the sky, I want to fly so high ~ Sonique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #5 January 7, 2002 USPA has changed the prerequisites since I last "attempted" the AFF Ceritification Course, but this is what I remember.First of all, accumulate 6 hours of freefall and become so good at belly-flying formations that you can fly rings around everyone else on your DZ.Secondly, attend a USPA Basic Instructors Course or USPA Coaching Course.Third fill out an AFF Proficiency Card. This requires demonstrating your skills to an AFF Instructor. The "Card" will require 12 to 24 jumps and can be done during an AFF Training Camp. AFF Camps are not mandatory, but it is almost impossible to earn the rating without attending a training camp.Write up a bunch of AFF lesson plans, accumulate a pile of training aids and practice teaching AFF ground school.Finally set aside $2000 to cover the cost of the AFF Certification Course as well as travel and living expenses.Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prost 0 #6 January 7, 2002 Rob has it right on. The AFF rating is the most difficult rating to obtain. I would suggest doing 30 to 50 practice jumps before you go to the course. One other thing, They make the course very stressful. I have seen many people fail that I thought just got to stressed out.William Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpervali 2 #7 January 7, 2002 Your right on all points. The pre-camp is good to get you into the groove for camp, but don't expect to learn to be an AFF instructor at pre-camp. I did over 50 training jumps with AFF instructors and evaluators after the precamp I attended. There is a formal way to react to what your student is doing. Your flying skills must be good, but "levels of response" is the key to passing the course.AFF is the coolest most fun skydiving you'll ever do, have fun!jumpervali AFF-I-02,SL-I-02,tandem-I,Pro,S&TA e,i,e,i,o..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floater 0 #8 January 9, 2002 ok, while we're (kinda) on the subject. what are the current requirements for s/l jumpmaster? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fonz 0 #9 January 9, 2002 Quotewhat are the current requirements for s/l jumpmaster?Isn't that in the SIM?Just a suggestion, though. I don't live in the USA (yet), so I'm not with the USPA (any more).Alphonshttp://www.liacs.nl/~avwerven Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #10 January 9, 2002 Its no longer SL JM... you now have to be a SL instructor that mean air skills in addition to the ground and plane stuff.... Check the USPA's site for the most updated info.I want to touch the sky, I want to fly so high ~ Sonique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
