skygrl70 0 #1 November 15, 2003 Am I the only one that this has ever happened to??? I started my aff in July, completed in September. Completed my Skydive U, have one more Monkey Claw jump to do...the cold weather has arrived, still no A for me. Am I just a wimp?? Am I not a "skydiver" if I can't handle the coldness??? I'm only 109lbs and freeze if it's below 65!!!!! I have 32 jumps now and feel like I should have had my A long ago. AND I still have to pack!!! I will be getting that done this week hopefully. But I still feel stuck. I'm saving money to get to warmer climates this winter, but if I don't get my A it really doesn't matter anyway, right?? I've bought some expensive undergarments to keep me warm...but not warm enough for my tiny self. I feel a bit whiney here, but I WANNA JUMP DAMMIT!!!! Anyway, has it ever taken anyone this long to get their A??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samhussey 0 #2 November 15, 2003 Yeah, it took me from January to September. Money and time, if only I had had more... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygrl70 0 #3 November 15, 2003 Can anyone tell me if it's possible to maybe get my A at another DZ once you've started somewhere else?? Like Z-Hills??? I've heard it rocks there and the weather is more my kinda jumpin weather!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #4 November 15, 2003 32 jumps appears to be a little over the jump numbers to get your "A." One thing you've said in here regarding "still needing to pack" would lend me to asking if you are doing everything you need to get your "A." You've had several months to learn and pass the packing portion. Are you in the AFF program... cause if you passed all seven levels, then you have a few G & H category dives to do. While you're on those you can be fulfilling the canopy skills portion of your "A" card. Are you looking at your "A" License proficiency card and working with your Instructors and Coaches to jointly build a plan to completing not only the dive, but the canopy skills and landing requirements? You don't need to jump to do the 2 EP reviews or the packing. On the other side of the coin, you're only seven jumps over the "A" license requirement... that's really not bad if you've missed some landings or didn't pass some dive flow requirements. You don't share the specifcs of what's left on your "A" license, but you should be damn close. As for the cold... How bad do you want it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #5 November 15, 2003 Yes September 11 put quite a few people on hold even with the sunny skies and no aircraft traffic. Freaky for this high air traffic part of the world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alcarterra 0 #6 November 15, 2003 Last year, I started my AFF in June and didn't complete it until the end of October due to not having any money. So, as of October 20th last year, I had 10 jumps. Then, the winds started to suck, and by February, I only had 15 jumps...not for lack of trying or not coming to the DZ though, I was there just about every weekend. While waiting to jump, I took my packing class, and eventually jumped my own pack job in January. I went to Z-hills in February and was able to get my A-license there. I don't know if that works for everyone, but there were instructors at X-keys I had jumped with down at Z-hills, so I was able to finish up with them. By the way, I had none of my Monkey Claw or Skydive U jumps in when I went down to Z-hills, I did all of my coached jumps down there. Z-hills is awesome, I can't wait to go back this February. I would just suggest calling Z-hills and seeing what they say about you finishing up you A-license down there. But come on...it's not that cold yet...i jumped when it was 18 degrees on the ground just to stay current for my trip to Z-hills...though I'll never do that again Good luck finishing up your A! alyson team swooo swooo #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chapsta 0 #7 November 16, 2003 Yeah... I did my AFF at Skydive Dallas and actually got my A liscense from Skydive San Marcos... as long as you have an instructor sign off on your A-proficiency card then you're good to go as far as USPA is concerned! ChapsCarpe diem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #8 November 16, 2003 I think I finished my A around jump 42. I was more concerned with taking my time to learn, perform, and understand the requirements than just rushing through the A card. I got my B about 4 weeks after my A. Yeah jumping in the cold sucks. Yes, you should be able to finish your A license at a different drop zone. If you are going to travel, be sure and work it out with the drop zone you are going to so they know to have someone qualified available to work with you. Just dont stress out about it so much that youre not enjoying your jumps. Theres nothing wrong with taking your time to complete license requirements. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDivaChristie 0 #9 November 17, 2003 It took me 5 months to get my A licence! not jumping sux Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spatula 0 #10 November 17, 2003 Don't feel bad...I did my AFF in June and due to a lack of funds, I have to wait until the spring. It's frickin killing me!!! So I feel you pain, but keep with it!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #11 November 17, 2003 Come on, bundle up, and jump!!! You'll be proud of yourself when you get it. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
