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  1. erielack
    I'm in the middle of the AFF program and will be going on vacation soon with access to a USPA dropzone nearby. Do any dropzones permit you to jump at your current level if they offer the same training program or am I limited to my home dropzone while in student status?
  2. erielack
    Wow! Here I am studying all the incident reports (bringing them to work) trying to figure out all the factors that contribute to them and attitude is not mentioned! I'm a student and relaxing is the hardest part right now! I try to relax just before leaving the plane thinking 30 fatalities out of 4,000,000 jumps is pretty good odds...but then again there is always room for one more (especially students) and anything can happen. I envy this guy for his confidence (or stupidity) and that's about it! Unbelievable ...jumpers with thousands of jumps make the stats every year. That's enough to keep me humble.
  3. erielack
    I'm currently in the AFF student program at a major mid west dropzone. (Major because of aircraft availibility) T-Otter for 13,500 ft. However, I'm concerned for my safety because my brother learned at an eastern DZ that has taught him the ins and outs of the equipment and every aspect of student awareness and safety. He was surprised at how little I knew of the equipment I was jumping. I'm at AFF level 4 and no one taught me how to PLF among other things. Since I was the only one in the ground school at the time, 3 hours max...I was not even aware what the number on my rig meant. I bought a student package...should I bail for better safety elsewhere? Safety is MY most important priority! Or will this come with advanced levels? What should I do? I want the most safety for my buck!