Got my A-license this weekend

[surf4life11 0]

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.

[andy2 0]

awesome man! I finished my A license this weekend too. Its a great feeling, huh?!

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[kyros1 0]

Congrats

[surf4life11 0]

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.

[Muenkel 0]

Congrats to both of you. What a great feeling it must be.

Chris

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[Fast 0]

Congrats, I just started down the track, and hope to get there soon

~D
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[totalwreck 0]

hey andy2 & surf4life11 --

wow, this was a good weekend, eh? i finally finished off my A license too! Congrats to you both.

[AggieDave 6]

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."

[surf4life11 0]

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.

[robskydiv 0]

Congrats Surf4life! It is truly an accomplishment. Now go and have some more fun.

[Joellercoaster 6]

Woohoo! Congratulations. And motivation plus, I'm gonna go down and at least finish AFF this weekend just for that.

Beer!

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"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?

[Unstable 8]

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!!

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[MattyBoy 0]

Congratulations...what a great feeling !!

I may be gullible but at least I have a magic fish

[DA50 0]

What an accomplishment!

Even if you stop now, you will alway be a SKYDIVER.

Welcome to the sport.