willd 0 #1 May 19, 2011 Will daniels Visit my website www.Adonispt.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bqmassey 0 #2 May 19, 2011 There are several requirements to be able to get an A license. One of those requirements is 25 (or more) jumps. This does include AFF jumps. As I said, the 25-jump requirement is one requirement of many. You could have 100 jumps, but if you haven't fulfilled those other requirements you can't get signed off for your A license. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #3 May 19, 2011 http://www.uspa.org/USPAMembers/LicensesampRatings/Licenses/tabid/87/Default.aspx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyper 0 #4 May 19, 2011 it's not about the license. it's about your skills. in skydiving don't do anything if you don't feel comfortable about it and don't rush things and set too high goals. skydiving is a great sport, but it can also be a highway to serious injury or death. Try to enjoy it first before you rush to some "achievements" like a-license or others... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willd 0 #5 May 19, 2011 I agree with being safe first.I can't wait to jump again,I was just curious about how it works,,after looking at the USPa link I understand now..thanksWill daniels Visit my website www.Adonispt.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hchunter614 0 #6 May 19, 2011 The minimum number of jumps required to get your A is 25 which includes all jumps (tandems, aff, sl, coach, solo, hop&pops). But there are also skill requirements that you must have signed off. Make sure you get a yellow profiency card and start having your instructors sign off the skills you complete. It's a pain to have to go back through your log book and play catch up on getting things signed off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julio_gyn 0 #7 May 19, 2011 Quote...includes all jumps (tandems, aff, sl, coach, solo, hop&pops).. in Ireland don't count SL... need 25 FREEFALL jumpsJulio Cesar blue skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hchunter614 0 #8 May 19, 2011 But the OP is in the United States so I answered accordingly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justme12001 0 #9 June 14, 2011 QuoteQuote...includes all jumps (tandems, aff, sl, coach, solo, hop&pops).. in Ireland don't count SL... need 25 FREEFALL jumps julio_gyn is correct for the US as well, it's still 25 freefall jumps. Static line jumps dont count towards the 25. I know first hand, being first a static line student and now a SL/I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #10 June 14, 2011 QuoteQuoteQuote...includes all jumps (tandems, aff, sl, coach, solo, hop&pops).. in Ireland don't count SL... need 25 FREEFALL jumps julio_gyn is correct for the US as well, it's still 25 freefall jumps. Static line jumps dont count towards the 25. I know first hand, being first a static line student and now a SL/I Since when?"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #11 June 14, 2011 Quote julio_gyn is correct for the US as well, it's still 25 freefall jumps. Static line jumps dont count towards the 25. I know first hand, being first a static line student and now a SL/I Huh? Can't seem to find that in the SIM. Here's what I did find. Quote E. License privileges and requirements A License 1. Persons holding a USPA A license may jump without supervision, pack their own main parachute, engage in basic group jumps, perform water jumps, and must have- a. completed 25 jumps b. completed all requirements listed on the USPA A License Proficiency Card c. completed five group freefall skydives involving at least two participants d. received the signature and official stamp on the USPA A License Proficiency Card or USPA A License Progression Card (ISP) Both proficiency cards mention "25 skydives." No specificity about the type. http://www.uspa.org/Portals/0/Downloads/Form_ALicenseProgandApp.pdf http://www.uspa.org/Portals/0/Downloads/Form_ALicenseProfandApp.pdf"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #12 June 14, 2011 .An “A” license used to require 25 “freefalls”. Static lines didn’t count. You used to have to renew your license, at least your “D” every year and that required at least 12 jumps in the last 12 months. I don’t think tandems count toward totals for license purposes, can someone verify that. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #13 June 14, 2011 If you are talking currently, yes, tandems count as a jump for initial license."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #14 June 15, 2011 QuoteIf you are talking currently, yes, tandems count as a jump for initial license. ...as do S/L jumps.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #15 June 15, 2011 Did you ever get that SIM yet? Have you read it yet? Have your instructors even mentioned it to you? If not, why!!!???My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #16 June 15, 2011 Every year I "barrow" paper from the office and print out the electronic version for my home DZLife through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaVinciflies 0 #17 June 15, 2011 QuoteEvery year I "barrow" paper from the office and print out the electronic version for my home DZ How much paper are you taking that you have to use a barrow to get it home? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
