rajsingh0621 0 #1 January 24, 2011 Hi everyone, I'm new to skydiving so I had few questions which I couldn't figure out from FAQ. With AFF, you can jump solo after 7th or 8th jump, but you need at least 25 jumps before getting A rating. Can you tell me what will the A rating allow me to do vs completing the AFF course and doing a 9th jump solo? Here's what I assume and please correct me if I'm wrong. With the A rating, I can go to any drop zone and show them my A rating and pay $25 or so for each jump. But until I get the A rating, I have to stay at the same school where I did AFF training, because only they know I'm allowed to jump solo and only they will let me. Or I have to carry AFF certificate with me wherever I go until I get an A rating, and afterwards only carry my A rating wherever I go. Just needed a little more clarification on this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #2 January 24, 2011 QuoteHi everyone, I'm new to skydiving so I had few questions which I couldn't figure out from FAQ. With AFF, you can jump solo after 7th or 8th jump, but you need at least 25 jumps before getting A rating. Can you tell me what will the A rating allow me to do vs completing the AFF course and doing a 9th jump solo? Here's what I assume and please correct me if I'm wrong. With the A rating, I can go to any drop zone and show them my A rating and pay $25 or so for each jump. But until I get the A rating, I have to stay at the same school where I did AFF training, because only they know I'm allowed to jump solo and only they will let me. Or I have to carry AFF certificate with me wherever I go until I get an A rating, and afterwards only carry my A rating wherever I go. Just needed a little more clarification on this. hey there - and welcome! This is a question better suited for the Instructors Forum or even General Skydiving Discussions . . . Have fun and enjoy!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrillstalker 0 #4 January 24, 2011 you are only allowed to jump by yourself or with a person holding a coach rating until you get your A. once you have your A you can jump with other skydivers (not just ones with a coach rating)."Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #5 January 24, 2011 Quoteyou are only allowed to jump by yourself or with a person holding a Instructor or coach rating or a D License Holder until you get your A. once you have your A you can jump with other Licensed skydivers (not just ones with a coach rating or a D License). MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrillstalker 0 #6 January 25, 2011 QuoteQuoteyou are only allowed to jump by yourself or with a person holding a Instructor or coach rating or a D License Holder until you get your A. once you have your A you can jump with other Licensed skydivers (not just ones with a coach rating or a D License). Matt he is right. i was applying the k.i.s.s principal since the op probably doesn't know the difference. he asked a general question and i gave a general answer. i'll shut up now."Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #7 January 26, 2011 You don't list a country but anyway... Obtain and read the Skydiver Information Manual (SIM).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
