surf4life11 0 #1 July 14, 2003 So after 4 months, 22 skydives (17 freefall), a few grand for jumps and my first rig I am done. I got my A-license this past weekend and it was a blast. I ended up doing two check dives, the first one I did everything great but just could not get to the other to form a four way. Frustration set in and I waited about 2 hours before I made my final jump. On my final check dive I briefed a northern jump run, spotted us right on target, sat in the V to do a diving exit and left the plane. I almost had an off the hill formation but missed it, once I got stable I tracked into the formation, docked and had the greatest feeling in the world rush through me. I pulled and let out a scream they heard for miles, I was just overwhelmed with so many emotions. Thanks to all at MRVS for everything through my student status and thanks to John, Marc and Tom for going on my check dive it meant a lot to me. I look forward to many many more skydives with an awesome dropzone. Blue skies to and the beer is on me next weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #2 July 14, 2003 awesome man! I finished my A license this weekend too. Its a great feeling, huh?! --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
surf4life11 0 #4 July 14, 2003 Just an awesome feeling. Also nice to know you do not have to pay for student jumps anymore and worry to much about 14 mile per hour winds as your limit eventhough I am going to put a cap of 20 mile per hour gusts on my jumping. Congrats to you as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #5 July 14, 2003 Congrats to both of you. What a great feeling it must be. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #6 July 14, 2003 Congrats, I just started down the track, and hope to get there soon ~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
totalwreck 0 #7 July 14, 2003 hey andy2 & surf4life11 -- wow, this was a good weekend, eh? i finally finished off my A license too! Congrats to you both. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 July 14, 2003 Congrats everyone, its a great feeling to finally get your A. Remember though, this is now your ticket to learn. Go and seek out people in the sport you can learn from (not necissarily paid coaches) and never stop learning. The moment you stop learning is the moment you become very dangerous. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
surf4life11 0 #9 July 14, 2003 I do not think you could give better advice than that. Constant learning is one of the things I really love about the sport. If anyone out there thinks that they know everything then they must be worng. One of the first things I was told this weekend is to not become complacent and continue to learn as much as I can. I will hold that advice close because the more you know the safer you will be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #10 July 14, 2003 Congrats Surf4life! It is truly an accomplishment. Now go and have some more fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joellercoaster 6 #11 July 15, 2003 Woohoo! Congratulations. And motivation plus, I'm gonna go down and at least finish AFF this weekend just for that. Beer!-- "I'll tell you how all skydivers are judged, . They are judged by the laws of physics." - kkeenan "You jump out, pull the string and either live or die. What's there to be good at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #12 July 15, 2003 Congrats!! If you were at My home DZ, we'd tackle you and stamp your forehead with that little rubber A-lic stamp and take your picture - let us know if you got one of those!! =========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattyBoy 0 #13 July 15, 2003 Congratulations...what a great feeling !! I may be gullible but at least I have a magic fish Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DA50 0 #14 July 15, 2003 What an accomplishment! Even if you stop now, you will alway be a SKYDIVER. Welcome to the sport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites