DShiznit 0 #1 January 16, 2004 Well, it has been almost 50 days since I have last jumped. I only have 14 jumps, trying to get my A. Weather here has sucked every weekend, and been beatiful during the week (Central Texas). I think I'm going through withdrawl. I have yet to talk to a new jumpmaster about getting current again, I know that I only need to do a coaching jump or two. What is the longest I can wait before I'll have to start from scratch? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #2 January 16, 2004 If you are an unlicensed skydiver, you must make at least one training jump per 30 days in order to remain current. At my last dropzone if you showed up uncurrent and were wanting to jump, you were going to pay me $45 to retrain you and depending on where you were on your A-card, you might end up paying for a coach dive. Chuck Blue ex-officio manager of RPC school and current gypsy skydiving instructor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #3 January 16, 2004 QuoteIf you are an unlicensed skydiver, you must make at least one training jump per 30 days in order to remain current. At my last dropzone if you showed up uncurrent and were wanting to jump, you were going to pay me $45 to retrain you and depending on where you were on your A-card, you might end up paying for a coach dive. Chuck Blue ex-officio manager of RPC school and current gypsy skydiving instructor Cool, just happy I don't have to start over.... Looks like the weather isn't going to cooperate for a few more weeks, either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #4 January 16, 2004 When I was an office manager at a DZ, if unlicensed skydivers came out and really tried to stay current, and weather kept them grounded, we worked out some kind of deal with the JMs to get them back current under the BSRs. Check with your DZ, they may have something worked out. Afterall; you have not control over the weather. If on the other hand, you weren't trying and it was a habit with unlicensed skydivers to show up every so often, I had them pay full price. It's all about effort.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #5 January 16, 2004 QuoteWhen I was an office manager at a DZ, if unlicensed skydivers came out and really tried to stay current, and weather kept them grounded, we worked out some kind of deal with the JMs to get them back current under the BSRs. Check with your DZ, they may have something worked out. Afterall; you have not control over the weather. If on the other hand, you weren't trying and it was a habit with unlicensed skydivers to show up every so often, I had them pay full price. It's all about effort. Yeah, I brought that up last time I was there. I've been to the DZ three full weekends that I wasn't able to do anything. I did get a ride up and back down, though. It was usually the winds that wouldn't go below 20mph. The one perfect weekend I wasn't able to go due to other commitments.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #6 January 16, 2004 You could always call in sick on a good weather day to get back in the saddle rather than waiting for the right weekend. Of course I have NEVER blown off work to go skydiving and probably nobody else here has either It IS an option though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites thelem 0 #7 January 16, 2004 I assume the advice here is for US regulations (please say when you post). At my dz in the uk (netheravon), if you are on RAPS then every time you go up and get a free refresh on emergency procedures, exits and anything special you're doing on the next jump, you are made current for the next 3 months (subject to having had a refresh shortly before your actual jump). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DShiznit 0 #8 January 16, 2004 QuoteI assume the advice here is for US regulations (please say when you post). Quote (Central Texas) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riddler 0 #9 January 16, 2004 From the 2004 SIM Quote4. AFF students cleared to self-supervise in freefall but who have not jumped in the preceding 30 days should make at least one jump and demonstrate the ability to start and stop turns, maintain altitude awareness, and the ability to maintain stability during deployment, with a currently rated AFF Instructor. A maximum time limit for students is not specified by USPA. However, if it's past a few months, there's going to be more scrutiny for you. It'll be up to the S&TA at your dropzone to determine how long is too long.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DShiznit 0 #10 January 16, 2004 Quote A maximum time limit for students is not specified by USPA. However, if it's past a few months, there's going to be more scrutiny for you. It'll be up to the S&TA at your dropzone to determine how long is too long. Thanks for the quote! It looks like if I just stay willing (weather aside) I should be good to go. Thanks all! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites newsstand 0 #11 January 16, 2004 Sunday looks like it might be OK. Hit SSM then. "Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you may kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at evening." -- Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites voodew1 0 #12 January 16, 2004 First off you live in Austin-2nd I made 5 jumps last weekend at Skydive Temple you know where it is cause you were there recently 3rd get your ass to the DZ do a level 4 and all will be better. 5th quit selling all your shit (Neptune). Voodew The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites voodew1 0 #13 January 16, 2004 PS the weather looks like shit even at SSM The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DShiznit 0 #14 January 16, 2004 QuoteFirst off you live in Austin-2nd I made 5 jumps last weekend at Skydive Temple you know where it is cause you were there recently 3rd get your ass to the DZ do a level 4 and all will be better. 5th quit selling all your shit (Neptune). Voodew LMAO!!! That was the weekend that was tied up that I couldn't get out... btw - selling the neptune to fund the new rig that I'm getting next week. I'll get another one shortly. Yeah, the weather is going to suck ass this weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rdy2skydive 0 #15 January 16, 2004 Calling out sick to work is unethical, unprofessional and just plain wrong. I would never do something like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites newsstand 0 #16 January 16, 2004 QuotePS the weather looks like shit even at SSM Today but by Sunday afternoon it looks like it will be jumpable. "Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you may kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at evening." -- Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites voodew1 0 #17 January 16, 2004 I am glad to see you are optimistic---let me know how that works out for you!! This weekend is for telling stories about skydives and drinking heavily! Voodew The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lowie 0 #18 January 17, 2004 QuoteCalling out sick to work is unethical, unprofessional and just plain wrong. I would never do something like that. On the days that I've called in sick I genuinely have been too sick to work but amazingly, I'm fine to skydive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LivingInClip 0 #19 January 17, 2004 I know the feeling. Trying to get my A also and the weather won't cooperate nor will work. I have to work Sunday night, but I am still goin' to go up to the DZ and just hang. Something I haven't been able to do as of late due to snow and work (its about two hours away). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nightjumps 1 #20 January 17, 2004 QuoteFrom the 2004 SIM Quote4. AFF students cleared to self-supervise in freefall but who have not jumped in the preceding 30 days should make at least one jump and demonstrate the ability to start and stop turns, maintain altitude awareness, and the ability to maintain stability during deployment, with a currently rated AFF Instructor. A maximum time limit for students is not specified by USPA. However, if it's past a few months, there's going to be more scrutiny for you. It'll be up to the S&TA at your dropzone to determine how long is too long. QuoteA maximum time limit for students is not specified by USPA. ???? It specifically states, "but who have not jumped in the preceding 30 days." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites newsstand 0 #21 January 17, 2004 Well I hope he went somewhere today as it is beautiful and I am stuck at home! "Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you may kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at evening." -- Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DShiznit 0 #22 January 18, 2004 QuoteI am glad to see you are optimistic---let me know how that works out for you!! This weekend is for telling stories about skydives and drinking heavily! Voodew Hey Voodew, Had fun this afternoon!! Thanks for riding along. btw, I got a hop n pop off today, so currency has been reinstated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites voodew1 0 #23 January 18, 2004 If we could get a weather man that was even close to right I wouldn't have to eat crow so much!! And keep comin' back it works! The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
thelem 0 #7 January 16, 2004 I assume the advice here is for US regulations (please say when you post). At my dz in the uk (netheravon), if you are on RAPS then every time you go up and get a free refresh on emergency procedures, exits and anything special you're doing on the next jump, you are made current for the next 3 months (subject to having had a refresh shortly before your actual jump). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #8 January 16, 2004 QuoteI assume the advice here is for US regulations (please say when you post). Quote (Central Texas) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #9 January 16, 2004 From the 2004 SIM Quote4. AFF students cleared to self-supervise in freefall but who have not jumped in the preceding 30 days should make at least one jump and demonstrate the ability to start and stop turns, maintain altitude awareness, and the ability to maintain stability during deployment, with a currently rated AFF Instructor. A maximum time limit for students is not specified by USPA. However, if it's past a few months, there's going to be more scrutiny for you. It'll be up to the S&TA at your dropzone to determine how long is too long.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #10 January 16, 2004 Quote A maximum time limit for students is not specified by USPA. However, if it's past a few months, there's going to be more scrutiny for you. It'll be up to the S&TA at your dropzone to determine how long is too long. Thanks for the quote! It looks like if I just stay willing (weather aside) I should be good to go. Thanks all! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newsstand 0 #11 January 16, 2004 Sunday looks like it might be OK. Hit SSM then. "Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you may kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at evening." -- Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodew1 0 #12 January 16, 2004 First off you live in Austin-2nd I made 5 jumps last weekend at Skydive Temple you know where it is cause you were there recently 3rd get your ass to the DZ do a level 4 and all will be better. 5th quit selling all your shit (Neptune). Voodew The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodew1 0 #13 January 16, 2004 PS the weather looks like shit even at SSM The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #14 January 16, 2004 QuoteFirst off you live in Austin-2nd I made 5 jumps last weekend at Skydive Temple you know where it is cause you were there recently 3rd get your ass to the DZ do a level 4 and all will be better. 5th quit selling all your shit (Neptune). Voodew LMAO!!! That was the weekend that was tied up that I couldn't get out... btw - selling the neptune to fund the new rig that I'm getting next week. I'll get another one shortly. Yeah, the weather is going to suck ass this weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdy2skydive 0 #15 January 16, 2004 Calling out sick to work is unethical, unprofessional and just plain wrong. I would never do something like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites newsstand 0 #16 January 16, 2004 QuotePS the weather looks like shit even at SSM Today but by Sunday afternoon it looks like it will be jumpable. "Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you may kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at evening." -- Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites voodew1 0 #17 January 16, 2004 I am glad to see you are optimistic---let me know how that works out for you!! This weekend is for telling stories about skydives and drinking heavily! Voodew The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lowie 0 #18 January 17, 2004 QuoteCalling out sick to work is unethical, unprofessional and just plain wrong. I would never do something like that. On the days that I've called in sick I genuinely have been too sick to work but amazingly, I'm fine to skydive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LivingInClip 0 #19 January 17, 2004 I know the feeling. Trying to get my A also and the weather won't cooperate nor will work. I have to work Sunday night, but I am still goin' to go up to the DZ and just hang. Something I haven't been able to do as of late due to snow and work (its about two hours away). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nightjumps 1 #20 January 17, 2004 QuoteFrom the 2004 SIM Quote4. AFF students cleared to self-supervise in freefall but who have not jumped in the preceding 30 days should make at least one jump and demonstrate the ability to start and stop turns, maintain altitude awareness, and the ability to maintain stability during deployment, with a currently rated AFF Instructor. A maximum time limit for students is not specified by USPA. However, if it's past a few months, there's going to be more scrutiny for you. It'll be up to the S&TA at your dropzone to determine how long is too long. QuoteA maximum time limit for students is not specified by USPA. ???? It specifically states, "but who have not jumped in the preceding 30 days." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites newsstand 0 #21 January 17, 2004 Well I hope he went somewhere today as it is beautiful and I am stuck at home! "Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you may kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at evening." -- Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DShiznit 0 #22 January 18, 2004 QuoteI am glad to see you are optimistic---let me know how that works out for you!! This weekend is for telling stories about skydives and drinking heavily! Voodew Hey Voodew, Had fun this afternoon!! Thanks for riding along. btw, I got a hop n pop off today, so currency has been reinstated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites voodew1 0 #23 January 18, 2004 If we could get a weather man that was even close to right I wouldn't have to eat crow so much!! And keep comin' back it works! The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
newsstand 0 #16 January 16, 2004 QuotePS the weather looks like shit even at SSM Today but by Sunday afternoon it looks like it will be jumpable. "Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you may kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at evening." -- Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodew1 0 #17 January 16, 2004 I am glad to see you are optimistic---let me know how that works out for you!! This weekend is for telling stories about skydives and drinking heavily! Voodew The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowie 0 #18 January 17, 2004 QuoteCalling out sick to work is unethical, unprofessional and just plain wrong. I would never do something like that. On the days that I've called in sick I genuinely have been too sick to work but amazingly, I'm fine to skydive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LivingInClip 0 #19 January 17, 2004 I know the feeling. Trying to get my A also and the weather won't cooperate nor will work. I have to work Sunday night, but I am still goin' to go up to the DZ and just hang. Something I haven't been able to do as of late due to snow and work (its about two hours away). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #20 January 17, 2004 QuoteFrom the 2004 SIM Quote4. AFF students cleared to self-supervise in freefall but who have not jumped in the preceding 30 days should make at least one jump and demonstrate the ability to start and stop turns, maintain altitude awareness, and the ability to maintain stability during deployment, with a currently rated AFF Instructor. A maximum time limit for students is not specified by USPA. However, if it's past a few months, there's going to be more scrutiny for you. It'll be up to the S&TA at your dropzone to determine how long is too long. QuoteA maximum time limit for students is not specified by USPA. ???? It specifically states, "but who have not jumped in the preceding 30 days." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newsstand 0 #21 January 17, 2004 Well I hope he went somewhere today as it is beautiful and I am stuck at home! "Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you may kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at evening." -- Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #22 January 18, 2004 QuoteI am glad to see you are optimistic---let me know how that works out for you!! This weekend is for telling stories about skydives and drinking heavily! Voodew Hey Voodew, Had fun this afternoon!! Thanks for riding along. btw, I got a hop n pop off today, so currency has been reinstated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodew1 0 #23 January 18, 2004 If we could get a weather man that was even close to right I wouldn't have to eat crow so much!! And keep comin' back it works! The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
