Ragdoll 0 #1 January 16, 2017 I recently completed AFF and did my first solo, because of holiday and DZ closing for a few weeks I'm not current About 12 days or so . How long does a refresher course take ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ragdoll 0 #2 January 16, 2017 Or is one even necessary? Maybe coach jump?Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sammielu 3 #3 January 16, 2017 Currency training is necesarry per USPA. Duration and jumps repeated varies from school to school. Call your dz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Ragdoll 0 #4 January 16, 2017 Thanks for the response , I want to know typically for a student who isn't current but not by much- what usually happens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Ragdoll 0 #5 January 16, 2017 Just hypothetically speaking what would be your approach to that situation? Student jumps regularly Just off AFF Did one solo jump Holidays are done Just over 30 days Student is always at DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tred 0 #6 January 16, 2017 review malfunctions/emergency procedures, jump with a coach, maybe AFF instructor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chuckakers 425 #7 January 17, 2017 Ragdoll I recently completed AFF and did my first solo, because of holiday and DZ closing for a few weeks I'm not current About 12 days or so . How long does a refresher course take ? Are you familiar with this? If not, give it a try. You'll get the right answer every time. http://www.uspa.org/Portals/0/files/Man_SIM_2016.pdfChuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Ragdoll 0 #8 January 17, 2017 I am ummmm very familiar, unless I was able to finish AFF without ever glancing at it ;) Every DZ is different and the rule isn't specific. Could I maybe just have to review EP and do a coach jump ? Or sit through hours of AFF ground school jump #1 or a combination? How long does it take ? Just want to know what different DZ and AFF instructors would do. Thanks for your reply Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sammielu 3 #9 January 18, 2017 My dz does static line so the progression is different. For where you're at, it would require you pass a 30 minute review, do hanging harness EP practice, repeat a low-altitude jump to show stability, pulling on time, and proper canopy skills, then a repeat of your last passed jump. None of this applies to you or your dz, though, FYI. Sample questions I'd require a correct answer too: What is decision altitude (definition and your decision altitude number)? Why? What is deployment altitude? What is your minimum deployment altitude? How does that relate to your decision altitude? What is your breakoff altitude and breakoff procedure that leads to deployment altitude (that leads to decision altitude)? What are the 3 rules of pulling, in order of importance? What are the cloud clearance requirements above and below 10k? Properly plan spotting, exit, and opening point for the days conditions. What are your landing priorities? Draw, with altitudes, a landing pattern for the days winds. Show me your EPs. What is your response to the following malfunctions: Line twists, slider stuck up, collapsed end cells, toggle fire, hard pull, stuck handle, broken arm in freefall/under canopy. Show me, in a hanging harness, proper and timely response to the canopy malfunctions pictures (available on PD's website). Show me a complete gear check, with explanations about what you are checking for at each step. There's a good start. If you know all that, I'd let you jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sammielu 3 #10 January 18, 2017 ...and demonstrate a proper PLF. No one gets out of any refresher/review without PLF practice. The PLF instinct saves broken bones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites keithbar 1 #11 January 18, 2017 Amen a properly executed PLF has saved my ass on many occasionsi have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
sammielu 3 #3 January 16, 2017 Currency training is necesarry per USPA. Duration and jumps repeated varies from school to school. Call your dz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ragdoll 0 #4 January 16, 2017 Thanks for the response , I want to know typically for a student who isn't current but not by much- what usually happens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ragdoll 0 #5 January 16, 2017 Just hypothetically speaking what would be your approach to that situation? Student jumps regularly Just off AFF Did one solo jump Holidays are done Just over 30 days Student is always at DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tred 0 #6 January 16, 2017 review malfunctions/emergency procedures, jump with a coach, maybe AFF instructor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 425 #7 January 17, 2017 Ragdoll I recently completed AFF and did my first solo, because of holiday and DZ closing for a few weeks I'm not current About 12 days or so . How long does a refresher course take ? Are you familiar with this? If not, give it a try. You'll get the right answer every time. http://www.uspa.org/Portals/0/files/Man_SIM_2016.pdfChuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ragdoll 0 #8 January 17, 2017 I am ummmm very familiar, unless I was able to finish AFF without ever glancing at it ;) Every DZ is different and the rule isn't specific. Could I maybe just have to review EP and do a coach jump ? Or sit through hours of AFF ground school jump #1 or a combination? How long does it take ? Just want to know what different DZ and AFF instructors would do. Thanks for your reply Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammielu 3 #9 January 18, 2017 My dz does static line so the progression is different. For where you're at, it would require you pass a 30 minute review, do hanging harness EP practice, repeat a low-altitude jump to show stability, pulling on time, and proper canopy skills, then a repeat of your last passed jump. None of this applies to you or your dz, though, FYI. Sample questions I'd require a correct answer too: What is decision altitude (definition and your decision altitude number)? Why? What is deployment altitude? What is your minimum deployment altitude? How does that relate to your decision altitude? What is your breakoff altitude and breakoff procedure that leads to deployment altitude (that leads to decision altitude)? What are the 3 rules of pulling, in order of importance? What are the cloud clearance requirements above and below 10k? Properly plan spotting, exit, and opening point for the days conditions. What are your landing priorities? Draw, with altitudes, a landing pattern for the days winds. Show me your EPs. What is your response to the following malfunctions: Line twists, slider stuck up, collapsed end cells, toggle fire, hard pull, stuck handle, broken arm in freefall/under canopy. Show me, in a hanging harness, proper and timely response to the canopy malfunctions pictures (available on PD's website). Show me a complete gear check, with explanations about what you are checking for at each step. There's a good start. If you know all that, I'd let you jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammielu 3 #10 January 18, 2017 ...and demonstrate a proper PLF. No one gets out of any refresher/review without PLF practice. The PLF instinct saves broken bones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithbar 1 #11 January 18, 2017 Amen a properly executed PLF has saved my ass on many occasionsi have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
