Viking 0 #1 January 21, 2012 Howdy yall. Aircrew Survival Equipmentman (PR). I Dont ship to Great Lakes for 7 Months so I have a lot of time on my hands to get ready. Since my rating will have me around parachutes I figured its probly a good idea to get recurrent and back up to speed. I have a B license does anyone know where i can find the req's for getting current again after 3 years? Thanks!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buff 0 #2 January 21, 2012 SIM. If you don't get that, go to a DZ and seek out an instructor.It's called the Hillbilly Hop N Pop dude. If you're gonna be stupid, you better be tough. That's fucked up. Watermelons do not grow on trees! ~Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #3 January 21, 2012 http://www.uspa.org/SIM/Read/Section5/tabid/168/Default.aspx#970 A License USPA A-license holders who have not made a freefall skydive within 60 days should make at least one jump under the supervision of a currently rated USPA instructional rating holder until demonstrating altitude awareness, freefall control on all axes, tracking, and canopy skills sufficient for safely jumping in groups B License USPA B-license holders who have not made a freefall skydive within the preceding 90 days should make at least one jump under the supervision of a USPA instructional rating holder until demonstrating the ability to safely exercise the privileges of that license. C and D License USPA C- and D-license holders who have not made a freefall skydive within the preceding six months should make at least one jump under the supervision of a USPA instructional rating holder until demonstrating the ability to safely exercise the privileges of that license. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #4 January 21, 2012 QuoteI have a B license does anyone know where i can find the req's for getting current again after 3 years? Yep, the nearest DZ. Show up with a current USPA card and make a jump. Full answer, the USPA just requires a recurrency jump, and what that entails is up to the DZ. Expect some sort of refresher training, maybe a quiz, and then to jump with an instructor. You might want to call ahead, just so they know you're coming and can staff accordingly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #5 January 21, 2012 Unbelievable.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
Viking 0 #6 January 21, 2012 QuoteUnbelievable. I know right! Who would have thought they would have taken an old fart like me in the Navy!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #7 January 21, 2012 welcome back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 51 #8 January 21, 2012 Quote Howdy yall. Aircrew Survival Equipmentman (PR). That sounds pretty cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5.samadhi 0 #9 January 21, 2012 I just did my recurrency dive except instead of 3 years I was 7 years off it was easy, just go up with an AFF instructor after watching a refresher video and talking with her about the dive flow. Basically the only way she was gonna not pass off my recurrency was if I busted the pull altitude (4.5k ) it was great being back up in the air. I'm sure you'll find it hasnt changed any and is still as fun as the other 182 skydives you made Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #10 January 21, 2012 QuoteQuoteUnbelievable. I know right! Who would have thought they would have taken an old fart like me in the Navy! Three years, Arthur? Really? Where is the nearest toilet so I can stick your head in it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivecat 3 #11 January 21, 2012 Welcome back viking! I'm a noob, so I hafta ask (if you don't mind sharing...) WHY would you ever leave this sport for three years!? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #12 January 21, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuoteUnbelievable. I know right! Who would have thought they would have taken an old fart like me in the Navy! Three years, Arthur? Really? Where is the nearest toilet so I can stick your head in it? lol missed you too Monkey!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #13 January 21, 2012 Quote Welcome back viking! I'm a noob, so I hafta ask (if you don't mind sharing...) WHY would you ever leave this sport for three years!? Its a long story with many twists and turns but the short...ish version is I was taking care of my grandma the whole time I was skydiving and around 3 years ago she got way worse and I just drifted away from the sport and into more important things. She passed away at 99 1/2 May 2010. I have been trying to get into the Navy ever since and was about to sell my gear to help pay off my car before I go in when I got my very parachute related Navy Job. So here I is. I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #14 January 21, 2012 Quote Quote Howdy yall. Aircrew Survival Equipmentman (PR). That sounds pretty cool. are you a PR?I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 136 #15 January 21, 2012 Welcome back. Cool job, wish we had the same in my countryscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #16 January 21, 2012 Welcome back Viking! I wondered what ever happened to you...good to see you're still 'in it'. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #17 January 21, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteUnbelievable. I know right! Who would have thought they would have taken an old fart like me in the Navy! Three years, Arthur? Really? Where is the nearest toilet so I can stick your head in it? lol missed you too Monkey! Dude. No one wants you back. Well, maybe that little girl in the ice cream shop in the AZ desert. But no one else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
in2jumping 0 #18 January 21, 2012 Quote Howdy yall. Aircrew Survival Equipmentman (PR). I Dont ship to Great Lakes for 7 Months so I have a lot of time on my hands to get ready. Since my rating will have me around parachutes I figured its probly a good idea to get recurrent and back up to speed. I have a B license does anyone know where i can find the req's for getting current again after 3 years? Thanks! Would not try and get current on this (Pilot 188 ft 1.28 lbs/ft). Freefall skills comeback really quickly but canopy skills is almost like starting all over again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #19 January 21, 2012 "It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #20 January 21, 2012 Quote Quote Howdy yall. Aircrew Survival Equipmentman (PR). I Dont ship to Great Lakes for 7 Months so I have a lot of time on my hands to get ready. Since my rating will have me around parachutes I figured its probly a good idea to get recurrent and back up to speed. I have a B license does anyone know where i can find the req's for getting current again after 3 years? Thanks! Would not try and get current on this (Pilot 188 ft 1.28 lbs/ft). Freefall skills comeback really quickly but canopy skills is almost like starting all over again. Ya I had planned to start with a 230 and work my way back to my pilot. That thing needs a reline anyway bc I got it as a rental with 300+ jumps on it. LOL Don't have a heart attack Diva!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #21 January 21, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteUnbelievable. I know right! Who would have thought they would have taken an old fart like me in the Navy! Three years, Arthur? Really? Where is the nearest toilet so I can stick your head in it? lol missed you too Monkey! Dude. No one wants you back. Well, maybe that little girl in the ice cream shop in the AZ desert. But no one else. Hey I cant help it if she loved the red hair!!!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5.samadhi 0 #22 January 22, 2012 Quote Welcome back viking! I'm a noob, so I hafta ask (if you don't mind sharing...) WHY would you ever leave this sport for three years!? There are many many other equally fun things to do with your time on our planet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLIDEANGLE 1 #23 January 22, 2012 Here is a brief refresher on how not to die: http://www.uspa.org/Portals/0/Downloads/Safety_Day_Check_List.pdf Be ready to demonstrate mastery of emergency procedures in the training harness before your recurrency jump.The choices we make have consequences, for us & for others! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #24 January 22, 2012 Thanx!! I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #25 January 23, 2012 Quote Quote Unbelievable. I know right! Who would have thought they would have taken an old fart like me in the Navy! Old fart there's a few of us here who remember when you were a virgin Welcome back mateYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
