VEGAS_MIKE 0 #1 June 12, 2009 i want it! the only DZ within driving distance for me only has a 182 during the summer. they also wont take at 230 lbs, they want me to be 220 lbs (manta 288) offered to buy them a 320 but they dont have a container large enough. (10 lbs is hard for me but not imposable, theirs not a lot of fat left) im willing to fly somewhere and camp or sleep in a bunk house while i do the training all at once. but i have to take off work so i would only be able to get 9 days to do it. assuming the weather cooperates, would it be posable to get my A license in 9 days at a big turbine dz? how long did it take you to get your A license? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlucus 0 #2 June 12, 2009 I did mine in a month going weekends only to a medium sized DZ... I'm certain you could complete your requirements in 9 days at a larger DZ. I'd just say make plans for it with the DZ and since your going through all the trouble pick one that has a tunnel at least close by so you can get a little time. Even 10 minutes will significantly help you and a half hour would be huge. Since your in Vegas, Skydive Arizona in Eloy, AZ is the first place that comes to mind. I don't know which Cali DZs have a tunnel. Also you aren't far from Ogden, UT which has a tunnel also and a really good DZ (where I learned) but not open all week. (I think they are 4 days a week right now) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,121 #3 June 12, 2009 Skydive Spaceland has an "A license in a week" program. Link here Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,382 #4 June 12, 2009 Quote how long did it take you to get your A license? I still don't have an "A", (nor a "B")."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inspired 0 #5 June 12, 2009 Skydive Chicago has an 'A License in a week' program too. You could rent one of their cabins on the river, or just pitch a tent. There's also fishing, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, and more. Video is included with every AFP jump. Check it out. http://www.skydivechicago.com/Services/StudentJumpers/tabid/111/Default.aspx#LicenseInAWeek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IEJuggalo 0 #6 June 12, 2009 Quote I did mine in a month going weekends only to a medium sized DZ... I'm certain you could complete your requirements in 9 days at a larger DZ. ...it can be done. My brother got his full 25 jumps in 6 days. I think he slept for a week. Just let the DZ know you are coming. Jim wallace hooked it up down in Perris. Great job guys and girl (Gail Sims). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will_Evo 0 #7 June 12, 2009 I am getting my A tomorrow. Took me about 3-4 weeks jumping on the weekends. Id say the biggest setback for an "A in a week" program would be the cost upfront. If you've got the dough though...go for it :-D -EvoZoo Crew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy3412 0 #8 June 12, 2009 I did the A License in A Week at Skydive Chicago and stayed in the cabins. We had perfect weather and I finished in 4 days. If you can stay down there and have decent weather there is no reason why you can't finish in about a week.Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skittles_of_SDC 0 #9 June 12, 2009 I did 'A license in a week' at SDC last year. It took about 8 days due to weather. There was a guy out there going through the program last week that came out all the way from New York to do the program. There was one guy in my class last year that came out from CA. Edit to add: I don't think weight would be a problem either although you'd have to call to be sure. If I remember correctly they have you round up to the nearest canopy size and then add 40 lbs. That would put you at 270. Although the biggest canopy they have is a 260. Like I said you'd probably have to call. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inspired 0 #10 June 13, 2009 QuoteI don't think weight would be a problem either although you'd have to call to be sure I'm doing AFP at SDC now, and I'm 235 without the rig. I think their official limit is 250. At least that's what the website says. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatmiser 0 #11 June 13, 2009 1088 jumps and no A? You rode the short bus, didn't youJust kidding. My dad went from no license, to A, to D. Someone told him he had to get the A first. Go figure. What you say is reflective of your knowledge...HOW ya say it is reflective of your experience. Airtwardo Someone's going to be spanked! Hopefully, it will be me. Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #12 June 13, 2009 Quote I still don't have an "A", (nor a "B"). Me neither. I was jumping at non USPA dz, and the C license was the first one that let you do anything (jumpmaster.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
