Musicman,
I am sorry that you were not happy with the way the course was taught or the instruction you received. Being the instructor of the course, I really wish you had said something the day of the course so that it could be corrected then. Harboring thoughts like yours through the course not only hinders learning, but also leaves uneasy feelings about coming back to the dz for your jump.
As for the teaching methods...we do tend to keep the material simple and specific since there is so much of it for you to absorb. While we do cover all the basic material we focus more on drills that simulate the positions you will feel in the air. I assure you, as I did all of you in the course, that repetition of drills and practicing for perfection are the nature of the course. I do not make people repeat the drills to make them a bad example or because I am mean.
I really encourage you to talk to the Chief Instructor, the DZ Manager, and even myself if you are willing about your feelings so that we can make sure your first jump lives up to the expectations of everyone involved.
I assure you that regardless of the prior posts, your experience at Skydive Dallas with be treated with the same professionalism from the staff that we give all of our students. If you still have issues on the way we conduct business after making your jump, please feel free to contact the United States Parachute Association with a complaint.
Hope to see you back out soon. With a little willingness on your part, I think we can change your opinion of our dropzone and our skydivers once you are able to see the world the way do.
Mandy Schaeffer
Skydive Dallas