woodpecker 0 #1 August 17, 2005 Hello fellow jumpers, I have a few questions about obtaining my A license. I completed my AFF in Texel, Holland (wonderful dropzone), if anyone ever gets the chance to jump there...do it. Completed the military static course, Dutch static course, AFF this year and have accumilated a total of 21 freefalls (14 of them solo). What do I need to do to complete my A license another dropzone?SONIC WOODY #146 There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tombuch 0 #2 August 17, 2005 First you will need a total of 25 jumps. Then you will need a completed license/proficiency card available at: http://www.uspa.org/publications/forms.htm. There are two cards listed for the A license and either will work, but the two page card is easier to fill out. Part of the process is an oral exam based on questions in the USPA Skydivers Information Manual available as a printed book or as a free download here: http://www.uspa.org/publications/SIM/2005SIM/SIM.htm. You will also need to complete a check out dive as sort of a practical exam. There is a lot that you still need to do. I'd suggest that you get in touch with a local drop zone and begin working with an instructor. You will find that some schools and instructors are easy, while others really push to make sure you meet the standards. Good luck, .Tom Buchanan Instructor Emeritus Comm Pilot MSEL,G Author: JUMP! Skydiving Made Fun and Easy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #3 August 17, 2005 Which country are you intending to jump in? If you're going to the US then look to Tom's answer. If you're based somewhere in Europe then the requirements can vary from country to country... most though are roughly similar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodpecker 0 #4 August 17, 2005 I will be jumping in the US next season. Just seems like a lot of money/jumping after my required 25 to get licensed. Is there a such thing as an international license that I might be able to get while jumping in Holland (jumping again next week for 5 days to finish my 25)?SONIC WOODY #146 There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasmack 0 #5 August 17, 2005 Quote... Is there a such thing as an international license that I might be able to get while jumping in Holland (jumping again next week for 5 days to finish my 25)? There is. You can get an FAI sporting license. It comes in handy when travelling. However it will never replace a national license, so you still need to choose between a (my guess from your post) Dutch and an American license.HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 630 #6 August 17, 2005 QuoteQuote... Is there a such thing as an international license that I might be able to get while jumping in Holland (jumping again next week for 5 days to finish my 25)? There is. You can get an FAI sporting license. It comes in handy when travelling. However it will never replace a national license, so you still need to choose between a (my guess from your post) Dutch and an American license. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Actually, an FAI Sporting License is more like a visa that allows you to attend World Championships or attempt world records. Strictly speaking, an FAI SPorting License is not a measure of your skydiving skill. A few years back (2001?) Harro Trempaneau (past president of CSPA, organizer of Kenya Boogies, etc.) did a survey (for the FAI) and proposed one standard for licenses, but that got mangled by national aero clubs. NIH, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasmack 0 #7 August 17, 2005 What he said. I just use it to convince people abroad that this piece of paper with Danish gibberish on it is a real bona fide skydiving license. It works excellent in that respect. HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #8 August 17, 2005 For a Dutch A you need: a SL or AFF license, at least 25 freefall (not SL) jumps, with a minimum of 15 mins total freefall time. Stuff you need to get signed off for: spotting, packing, 10 jumps landing at <10m (30ft) to the target, 5 canopy control course jumps, various freefall tasks, and 5 TRIP jumps (2 way FS jumps with coach). Also you need to take a written test. This test is also available in English I believe. The following is all you need to know about a Dutch A license, in Dutch however: http://www.parachute.nl/abrevet.html ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jurgencamps 0 #9 August 17, 2005 Do you need a license to jump in the States? Probably an up to date logbook (signature ...) will be enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
