BigDreams32 0 #1 July 1, 2012 How many coach skydives are required to obtain your A license? I hear 4, sometimes 5..does it vary DZ to DZ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shredex 0 #2 July 1, 2012 thought it varied on your skill and progression in learning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigDreams32 0 #3 July 1, 2012 I thought that too, but it seams to be a "fixed" number of jumps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shredex 0 #4 July 1, 2012 QuoteA 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) Note: For USPA A-license registration purposes only, USPA Headquarters will accept either completed card signed by a USPA Instructor without the official stamp. The registration fee must be included. http://www.uspa.org/Portals/0/Downloads/Form_ALicenseProgandApp.pdf http://www.uspa.org/Portals/0/Downloads/Form_ALicenseProfandApp.pdf I don't see anything about needing a set number of coach jumps. It's just good to have, cause they are the ones that teach you everything you need to know for passing and obtaining your A license. So it's wise to do at least a few with a coach. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #5 July 1, 2012 Quote c. completed five group freefall skydives involving at least two participants I don't see anything about needing a set number of coach jumps. Looks like you have to have 5 two-way jumps. At our, and many DZ's, that means coach or better. Now, whether or not the coach charges you for that jump is a different matter. I've paid my way on a number of novice jumps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crotalus01 0 #6 July 1, 2012 None when I got my A. Things may have changed since then, I am sure someone will chime in with the correct answer for todays rules.... As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #7 July 1, 2012 I can't believe we are getting so many different answers. Look at your A License progression card. How many jumps are listed where you will need somebody there with you to participate or observe. that's how many jumps you will have to do with.. - an instructor - a coach, or - a D-license holder approved by the S&TA or DZO. The 5 group skydives listed are nothing more than an optional elective for the manuevers (check dive) requirement. Evidently, you don't have a SIM. I would strongly suggest that you get one and actually read it.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
