andy2 0 #1 April 14, 2003 Whats the deal with this being one of the A license requirements? What if theres no water around your DZ? Isn't saying you have to have an unintentional water landing about the same as saying you must sprain your ankle on a landing to get your A license? Wouldn't both be considered fuckups that a student MIGHT but may not likely make? --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #2 April 14, 2003 Where is that listed as a requirement? I think they are referring to unintentional water landing TRAINING, not the landing itself. You can't intentionally make an unintentional landing. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #3 April 14, 2003 QuoteWouldn't both be considered fuckups that a student MIGHT but may not likely make? I think that depends on where you jump. If you jump in Arizona then yes, it's probably unlikely. If you jump in Hawaii or Puerto Rico then I think there's a better than average chance you'll end up in the drink. Either way, don't get upset about it, it's good to know how to do these things. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luna 0 #4 April 15, 2003 It's just water landing training. At our DZ, it's done at a pool. You just jump in using an old rig with the main extracted so that you can see what it will be like to have to get out from the harness and away from (or out from under) the canopy in the water. I'm walking a marathon to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Click Here for more information! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #5 April 15, 2003 For the A license water training they just go over it with you...for the B license training they toss ya in the water... Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 #6 April 15, 2003 What if you visit a DZ near water? When you are about to splash down is not the time to figure out what you need to be doing to get ready. Skydivers have drowned from landing in water. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #7 April 15, 2003 We cover it in the first jump course, but you will need to have live water training to be eligible for a B license. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDRINF 1 #8 April 17, 2003 It's just a water landing training class for the A. Live training in the pool for the B. There used to be an intentional water jump required as part of the jumpmaster rating. USPA dropped that requirement in the late 80's. CDR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
