m11sic 0 #1 February 24, 2006 Im getting ready to start my AFF courses, any1 with advice on what to expect or how to prepare myself? I just know I'm amped and ready to JUMP!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASE841 3 #2 February 24, 2006 Go to uspa.org, find the SIM (Skydiver's Information Manual) and read the portions on a Catagory A jump... that'll be your first jump course right there. That way your familiar with what will be expected of you. Make sure you're in good shape the day of your course, mentally and physically. Avoid partying the night before and get a good night's rest. Drink plenty of water, keep yourself hydrated. And stretch out before the physical parts of training, your muscles will thank you. Most of all, have fun! Fun is the best reason to throw yourself from an airplane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomvailco 0 #3 February 24, 2006 I had my local bookstore order me "The Skydivers Handbook" I'm still reading in preperation. Good book. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meux 0 #4 February 24, 2006 Hey, I did my AFF less than 2 years ago. If I could tell you one thing, and it is the hardest thing. Relax. There is so much going on during those first jumps, but the sooner you can relax, the faster all the things you need to learn will come. Good Luck to you, I hope your instructors and DZ are as good as where I went. If I never jump again (heaven forbid) I have such happy memories from doing it. My only regret is for waiting so long. All the best, Mo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #5 February 24, 2006 Show up to the FJC... Pay attention. Have fun. If you spend too much time preparing, you will get overwhelmed, overstressed, over amped... It is easier than it looks... Your instructors will make it easy. Reading here and books is good, but I found myself overwhelmed in the beginning when I read the books and thought, "I could never do a front flip and pass that." I passed easily.... There is a line from Spaceballs that come to mind. Quote Dark Helmet: Let's get moving. Col. Sandurz: Yes, sir. Driver, prepare to move out. Dark Helmet: What are you preparing?! You're always preparing! Just go! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crotalus01 0 #6 February 24, 2006 dont skip breakfast, just dont overdo it. you need a little something on your stomach. other than that, relax as much as you can and have fun As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFFI 0 #7 February 25, 2006 Listen to your Instructors... There is no spoon...Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OSOK 0 #8 February 25, 2006 Don't feel too bad for doing dumb things... as long as those dumb things don't kill anyone :D And take it as experience so the next time you pay more attention. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
