ytownz28 0 #1 May 15, 2015 All my life I have wanted to skydive, and this summer seems like the one to start. I plan on taking my AFF course at aerohio, Hoping to have enough saved to jump 2-4 times in 2-3 days then the rest in 2 weeks. I don't know if this is common but im not really nervous about the free fall part. I'm kind of nervous about controlling my canopy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trafficdiver 8 #2 May 16, 2015 You might want to get nervous about the freefall. It can get you hooked on this sport and demand all of your money. The first time you are under a canopy by yourself is incredible. You'll be fine. Have fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #3 May 16, 2015 Welcome to the forums! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ytownz28 0 #4 May 16, 2015 Thank you!The past couple weeks I have been watching videos on how the body is supposed to be position wise, how to turn, safety procedures, ect. Just every video makes me want to jump more. Quick question. please correct me if i am wrong. AFF lvl 8 is your first solo jump if i remember. SO does that mean every jump after that you can jump without an instructor, or do i have to wait to jump 25 for my A licenses? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #5 May 16, 2015 There's a Proficiency or Progression card that needs to be signed off on (depending on which training program your dz uses). So, yes, you can jump with other people, but only people with certain ratings can sign off on your card. Some coaches will charge you a fee, others will just ask that you pay for their jump or some will even do it for free. You'll just have to ask around at your dz. Read more about it here.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drainbamaged 0 #6 May 17, 2015 i too jump at AerOhio I am still a student i have 11 jumps and you will find the staff very qualified. It is a VERY friendly place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ytownz28 0 #7 May 17, 2015 drainbamagedi too jump at AerOhio I am still a student i have 11 jumps and you will find the staff very qualified. It is a VERY friendly place. glad to hear it. maybe when we both get our A license we can jump together Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drainbamaged 0 #8 May 18, 2015 when do you plan on starting i think i am tallest jumper there lol in 6 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ytownz28 0 #9 May 18, 2015 My AFF classroom is may 29 at 9am. if weather is right my first jump will be that day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites