what's the AFF beer deal?

[ailithir 0]

My son is about to graduate AFF...I've seen various notes about buying beer...I don't want him to commit a faux pas....is this an 'A' license thing or also an 'AFF' thing?

[anthonyfellows 0]

I bought a case of beer when I graduated aff.

Serious relationships turn into work after a few weeks and I already got a fucking job :)
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[DON321 0]

A "FIRST" anything requires beer in this sport.....

so first solo after AFF means.......BEEEEEER!!!!!

[Hausse 0]

If you think you MIGHT owe beer, then you most certainly do!

[pirana 0]

And no cheap stuff. And bottles only.

If a person can afford AFF, they can afford to cap it off with a case of good beer, . . . in bottles.

Some student bought a case of Steel Reserve, . . . in cans. They must have thought the name was cool. One of the worst beers I have ever tasted. One of the very few in my life I poured on the ground. It sat in the fridge for at least a week - - unheard of at the DZ. It was THAT bad.

" . . . the lust for power can be just as completely satisfied by suggesting people into loving their servitude as by flogging them and kicking them into obedience." -- Aldous Huxley

[Remster 24]

Its not a "AFF" thing, its a "First" thing.

Remster

[millertime24 8]

I bring beer to the dz every time I go out and will continue to do so for at least another 100 or so jumps. Chances are you owe beer for something even if you dont know what. Graduating aff is definately beer worthy.

Muff #5048

[d123 1]

Some "First" and "beer lines" are waved for students (no AFF) ... otherwise ...

Lock, Dock and Two Smoking Barrelrolls!

[skybytch 259]

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And no cheap stuff. And bottles only.

If a person can afford AFF, they can afford to cap it off with a case of good beer, . . . in bottles.

People should bring whatever they like to drink. If you don't like what they bring, you're free to not drink it.

If a person can afford to skydive, they can afford to buy their own good beer in bottles.

[PeregrineFalcon 0]

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A "FIRST" anything requires beer in this sport.....

I was told a first anything once you graduate AFF, so my "first multiple jump in one day" on AFF levels 3 and 4 did not require a beer. However, once you graduate, there can be A LOT of firsts. First time riding the plane with someone less experienced...first staged flairing...first hop and pop...first time without a jumpsuit...first time jumping on a Wednesday after calling in sick for work while wearing mismatched socks and listening to a Madonna song on his Ipod and in need of a haircut...hell, just tell him to bring a case each time for quite a while.

[ailithir 0]

EXACTLY this kind of posts I figured I'd get...definitely beer-centric!

Thanks; I'll pass along the info.

[millertime24 8]

Thats only because beer is healthy and good for you. Plus all the cool kids are doing it.

Muff #5048

[kingbunky 3]

here's one of many 'official' beer rule lists.

"Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart."
MB4252 TDS699
killing threads since 2001

[skybill 19]

Hi ail,
"Buying Beer" is not an "A" license thing nor is it an "AFF thing," it's an "ANY-THING!!!!!!!!!!"

SCR-2034, SCS-680

III%,
Deli-out

[pirana 0]

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And no cheap stuff. And bottles only.

If a person can afford AFF, they can afford to cap it off with a case of good beer, . . . in bottles.

People should bring whatever they like to drink. If you don't like what they bring, you're free to not drink it.

If a person can afford to skydive, they can afford to buy their own good beer in bottles.

I am aware of my freedoms. And I do bring my own beer and beer to share, almost every trip.

My original statements still stand on their own, along with my freedoms and along with the beer I bring out very regularly.

PHHHHHTTTTT!

" . . . the lust for power can be just as completely satisfied by suggesting people into loving their servitude as by flogging them and kicking them into obedience." -- Aldous Huxley

[Tuna-Salad 0]

I drank steel reserve as a teen and when I was low on cash. Absolute garbage.. even worse than high life.

Millions of my potential children died on your daughters' face last night.

[jloirsdaan 0]

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even worse than high life

Hey, I love the high life....champagne of beers....and less than 6 dollars a six pack!

Jordan

Go Fast, Dock Soft.

[Andy_Copland 0]

Where the fuck do you buy it? costs me $6.49

1338

People aint made of nothin' but water and shit.

Until morale improves, the beatings will continue.

[millertime24 8]

I buy my booze on base. Its full streangth (unlike anywhere else here in UT), and its generally several bucks cheaper. Selection isnt too bad either.......mmmmmmm........Im thinking Ill have some Boddingtons tonight.....mmmmmmm

Muff #5048

[chrismgtis 0]

I've only bought beer once. A single bottle at the Christmas party for one of my "most flown" AFF instructors.

I've gotten away with a lot, including my 100th jump with no pie in the face.

Suckas.

Rodriguez Brother #1614, Muff Brother #4033
Jumped: Twin Otter, Cessna 182, CASA, Helicopter, Caravan

[DSE 3]

no kidding. You have a GREAT selection.
see ya this weekend. Gotta find something else that is a "first" for you.
Hmmmm First time wearing my yellow rig? First jump on your new rig? First time in a new jump suit?
We'll find SOMETHING

[brettski74 0]

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I've gotten away with a lot, including my 100th jump with no pie in the face.

So obviously you're feeling neglected that you didn't get pied. I'm sure someone from Chester will notice your post on here and remedy the situation in good time. There is no statute of limitations on pie. My 100th jump pieing came almost 2 weeks and 30 jumps later. The most recent pieing at my home DZ was almost 2 months after the jump - mostly because he buggered off and didn't come back to the DZ for that long.

[millertime24 8]

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no kidding. You have a GREAT selection.
see ya this weekend. Gotta find something else that is a "first" for you.
Hmmmm First time wearing my yellow rig? First jump on your new rig? First time in a new jump suit?
We'll find SOMETHING

Spot, you just tell me what you like and Ill see if I can find it at the Class 6. God knows I owe you a shit-load of beer for hooking me up with a rig. Too bad I wont be out this weekend (well maybe Sunday we'll see I still need to fill out my log book and get it signed). Did I jump your yellow rig? I cant remember. Anywho, if I do come out you can rest assured Ill bring some T.A.B.'s (tasty adult beverage's) to the dz.

Muff #5048

[brettski74 0]

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I was told a first anything once you graduate AFF, so my "first multiple jump in one day" on AFF levels 3 and 4 did not require a beer. However, once you graduate, there can be A LOT of firsts. First time riding the plane with someone less experienced...first staged flairing...first hop and pop...first time without a jumpsuit...first time jumping on a Wednesday after calling in sick for work while wearing mismatched socks and listening to a Madonna song on his Ipod and in need of a haircut...hell, just tell him to bring a case each time for quite a while.

Seriously? I mean, yes, you will often hear people joke around about the "f-word", but that's mostly joking around.

There are several reasonable beer lists to be found on the intertubes. As a general guide, beer-worthy events are usually:

- significant firsts (eg. first cutaway, first 100-way formation, first 4-stack)
- milestones (eg. every 100th/1000th jump)
- licences and ratings (eg. A, B, C, D, Coach, AFFI, Tandem)
- screw ups (eg. busting the beer line on landing)

Also, think of it as a chance to meet new people, learn from others and pass on what you have learned as well. That's the whole point of the beer tradition, although getting ripped with your new mates doesn't suck, either.

I think that AFF fits in there. First jump on a Wednesday wearing mismatched socks? If you really want to buy beer for everyone for that reason, don't let me stop you, but don't let anyone try to convince you that's a beer-worthy first.

And remember, while it's always good form to buy beer that people are likely to like, it's your beer. Buy whatever the hell you like and if people don't like it, they don't have to drink it.

[Tuna-Salad 0]

I currently owe beer for a license. this will be upheld to the furthest extent of the law.

Millions of my potential children died on your daughters' face last night.