YakkoWarner 0 #1 December 10, 2009 Well like it says in the subject, I have almost 1100 jumps but didn't do a skydive for 4 years. How to get back 2 jumping? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Croc 0 #2 December 10, 2009 How could you have 1100 jumps and not know what to do? Are you a troll?"Here's a good specimen of my own wisdom. Something is so, except when it isn't so." Charles Fort, commenting on the many contradictions of astronomy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 370 #3 December 10, 2009 QuoteWell like it says in the subject, I have almost 1100 jumps but didn't do a skydive for 4 years. How to get back 2 jumping? Every non-current, high-time jumper is unique. See your local instructor. He/she can get you back safely. Welcome back.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary73 8 #4 December 11, 2009 Welcome back! If you have a D license you're theoretically allowed to determine your own level of currency, but most DZOs will want you to sit down with an AFF-I, review the FJC, and do a refresher dive. "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence." - Carl Sagan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #5 December 11, 2009 QuoteIf you have a D license you're theoretically allowed to determine your own level of currency Really? From what I've read in the SIM, even D license holders are technically uncurrent after 6 months. After a couple years off, a review of emergency procedures and a low pressure two way with an AFFI is a good way to get back in the air (and coincidentally, also what USPA recommends). I just did a refresher with someone with 5000 jumps and 5 years out of the sport - while she had no problem remembering how to fall, fly and pull, she was amazed at how much stuff she'd forgotten when it came to emergency procedures (not the physical actions - those are like riding a bike - but obstacle avoidance, aircraft emergencies, etc). For that matter, a current friend sat through the refresher and he was surprised at how much HE'D forgotten too. A well done refresher is definitely worth an hour or so of your time, even if you are already an expert. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmyfitz 0 #6 December 11, 2009 QuoteQuoteIf you have a D license you're theoretically allowed to determine your own level of currency QuoteReally? From what I've read in the SIM, even D license holders are technically uncurrent after 6 months. The currency requirements are not part of the BSR's. It is what the USPA believes would be appropriate as far as re-currency training goes(AKA a suggestion). QuoteAfter a couple years off, a review of emergency procedures and a low pressure two way with an AFFI is a good way to get back in the air (and coincidentally, also what USPA recommends). Can't argue with that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #7 December 11, 2009 Step 1 - report to your nearest dropzone Step 2 - say "Hi, I'd like to make a skydive" The rest will work itself out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,434 #8 December 11, 2009 Find an AFF-JM you're friends with. Say "I want to make a jump!" Easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #9 December 11, 2009 Hell, this is an easy one..... Get your knees in the Breeze!!!!Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
