npgraphicdesign 2 #1 January 16, 2009 Finally got my A license. I've been out at Lake Elsinore since last Thursday, and yesterday I did my check dive and got my license. Although the check dive wasn't as great as I hoped (nerves ) the exit and landing were pretty good. I'm psyched beyond belief and looking forward to the learning that begins with the A license. Have done 15 jumps in 9 days, and still have all day today and tomorrow. Yeah baaaabbbby!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #2 January 16, 2009 High 5's! Way to go...Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,340 #3 January 16, 2009 Quote Finally got my A license. I've been out at Lake Elsinore since last Thursday, and yesterday I did my check dive and got my license. Although the check dive wasn't as great as I hoped (nerves ) the exit and landing were pretty good. I'm psyched beyond belief and looking forward to the learning that begins with the A license. Have done 15 jumps in 9 days, and still have all day today and tomorrow. Yeah baaaabbbby!!! So you wanted it bad enough. Way cool. Congratulations."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #4 January 16, 2009 YAY! Congratulations! Now you can do the Excel Basic Camp tomorrow. See you there. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #5 January 16, 2009 Congrats! But you are aware that a CA skydiving license isn't valid in CT, right? You'll need to take a check dive when you get back home. And lets just say the CT checkdive is a little more difficult. Just kidding. Thank god we don't need to deal with teaching you anything anymore! Now come back home and jump in the wonderful cold weather with us! Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 2 #6 January 16, 2009 Quote Quote Finally got my A license. I've been out at Lake Elsinore since last Thursday, and yesterday I did my check dive and got my license. Although the check dive wasn't as great as I hoped (nerves ) the exit and landing were pretty good. I'm psyched beyond belief and looking forward to the learning that begins with the A license. Have done 15 jumps in 9 days, and still have all day today and tomorrow. Yeah baaaabbbby!!! So you wanted it bad enough. Way cool. Congratulations. Oh yes. I definitely wanted it badly. As if you had to question that... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 2 #7 January 16, 2009 Quote Congrats! But you are aware that a CA skydiving license isn't valid in CT, right? You'll need to take a check dive when you get back home. And lets just say the CT checkdive is a little more difficult. Just kidding. Thank god we don't need to deal with teaching you anything anymore! Now come back home and jump in the wonderful cold weather with us! Dave Now now Dave. Don't make me come back and do a coach jump with you... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyPainter 0 #8 January 16, 2009 CONGRATS! I am SOOOO jealous! But with -20 degree weather these days here, I have to wait to finish AFF in the spring. You should be very proud of an accomplishment that only a fraction of the entire population will ever achieve! Now the learning can REALLY begin! Blue Skies, and Safe Landings Always - SkyPainter - D1 here I come!Live deliberately; Dare greatly; Land gently SkyPainter SOS 1304, POPS 10695, DS 118 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate25 0 #9 January 16, 2009 Congrats I just got mine also so I know the feeling Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LloydDobbler 2 #10 January 16, 2009 Congrats! I second Lisa's advice above - you should definitely show up for the Excel Basic Camp tomorrow. It's a GREAT (& free!) way to build skills, and you'll meet some cool people, too. Have fun! KCSignatures are the new black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #11 January 16, 2009 F#%KING A !!!! Congrats . . . !!! NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 2 #12 January 16, 2009 QuoteCongrats! I second Lisa's advice above - you should definitely show up for the Excel Basic Camp tomorrow. It's a GREAT (& free!) way to build skills, and you'll meet some cool people, too. Have fun! KC Thanks guys and gals. And yes, I will be there at 8am for the Excel Basic Camp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #13 January 16, 2009 Pay attention at the camp! I don't want you sucking when you get back! So now you get the joy of trying to buy a rig, huh? While you're out there, see if you can find any leads. Don't need to buy, but you could at least get a look at what's available if you can find anything. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roscoep 0 #14 January 16, 2009 Nikita, Congrats bro. Nice going. Russ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasted3 0 #15 January 17, 2009 Great place for a canopy course too.But what do I know? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 2 #16 January 17, 2009 Quote Congrats I just got mine also so I know the feeling Congrats Nate! Beers all around! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 2 #17 January 17, 2009 QuoteNikita, Congrats bro. Nice going. Russ Thanks Russ! Looking forward to CPI this year! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #18 January 18, 2009 Congrats dude!"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gato 0 #19 January 18, 2009 Congratulations! Now, for 15 jumps in 9 days, I'm trying to fight the urge to say, "FUCK OFF!" (Weather sucks in the midwest - the last jump at my DZ was around Nov. 18th.) Seriously, congrats!!! T.I.N.S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 2 #20 January 19, 2009 Quote Congratulations! Now, for 15 jumps in 9 days, I'm trying to fight the urge to say, "FUCK OFF!" (Weather sucks in the midwest - the last jump at my DZ was around Nov. 18th.) Seriously, congrats!!! Make that...24 jumps in 9 days. Well actually 7 days, because there were 2 days of down time. I had 2 five jump days, 1 six jump day, and the rest were spread out over a period of 4 windy days. Still care to say fuck you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 2 #21 January 19, 2009 Quote Congrats dude! Thanks Doug! Say hello to the newest 35-jump wonder at CPI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gato 0 #22 January 19, 2009 Quote Still care to say fuck you? Nah, I would never say that - it was "Fuck off." I'll hopefully be posting similar numbers in another week or two, so feel free to let me have it then. T.I.N.S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 2 #23 January 19, 2009 Quote Quote Still care to say fuck you? Nah, I would never say that - it was "Fuck off." I'll hopefully be posting similar numbers in another week or two, so feel free to let me have it then. Don't bring semantics into this insult exchange. I won't be posting any numbers until late March. The guys here in CT jump year round. I'm not that insane...yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 18 #24 January 21, 2009 Hi np, "Check Dive??" Sounds like a Private pilot's course!! Ah for the old daze, do 10 jumps and send off your forms and 2 boxtops to PCA and wala!! ya' get yer' A-license wings!! Congrats on the "A"!!!!! Did you buy BEER??? That's what it's really all about!! If yer' still at Elsinore tomorrow, take a moment and look around that valley... if it could only talk!! Look at the "slab" where the old hanger used to be, across the runway from it was the original "Ghetto", the dives, the partys, the 'Stumbles, the vibes... you skydive over hallowed ground!! Oh well it's a few daze later and yer' gone, but ...you'll be back.SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffwxyz 0 #25 January 21, 2009 Congratulations! But, did you complete the beer section on your license progression card? This is improtant, like emergency procedures, there are beer procedures. At Elsinore, looking at the aerial photo of the landing area is only part of what you need to know. They should have the Dairy clearly shown on the photo. This is so all students know where to buy beer. So in the event that you have a "Beer" event, you can quickly proceed to get the beer as if it is part of your muscle memory. Also, students need to know what the local prefered beers are. You would have a problem if you went to Stater Brothers Market and bought the generic beer in the plain labeled cans. Pacifico and Corona works best at Elsinore. If you buy a few limes that helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
