Hello all. I'm new to the forum and would still be considered a newbie to the sport. My question is geared toward instructors and your opinion of what type of training would you recommend for starting in the sport after a long absence?
About seven or eight years ago, I wanted to get into skydiving. My main goal was to get to a level where I could exit the plane by myself. I went through AFF and completed all the requirements and did accomplish my goal. I would have to look back at my log book, but I believe that I have about 14 jumps (I know I am shy of USPA A license status).
My question is, as an instructor, where would you feel comfortable with me starting again? I do not feel it is necessary to repeat the entire AFF course and do not want to do this (would be too costly and might prohibit me from getting back into the sport). I would however want to repeat the class for a first jump since I know that all of that info would be beneficial. My take would be: taking the first jump class as I mentioned and making approximately 3 jumps with a single jumpmaster. I would also be willing to pay an instructor for an hours worth of time on jumps two and three just to bring me up to speed. Please let me know if you think this is reasonable or have other suggestions (And yes, I know that much of this depends on whether or not I am a total idiot when it comes to air safety. But just assume that I am an average student that “gets it” and learns what he is taught). Thanks.
