DCLK 0 #1 June 27, 2012 Hi Guys, Kind of feel stupid asking this but am confused. So i want to get my ratings either converted or indeed I'll start from scratch this winter to get USPA recognised ratings. I have reached the criteria for AFF I, and am currently a Strong Rated TI. My question is does the AFF I rating override the coach rating or should I get this rating also? Is it needed if one is an AFF I? Also, what can an AFF I sign off on as I live outside of the USA but I want my club to be affiliated to tidy up our ability to get a licence for new members. Helps hints and advice much appreciated. Thanks D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoothflyin 0 #2 June 27, 2012 Quote My question is does the AFF I rating override the coach rating or should I get this rating also? Is it needed if one is an AFF I? If you are an AFF-I you are able to do anything a coach can do and more; no reason to get a coach rating if you are going to do an AFF-I immediately after. If you were wanting to practice working with students for a while as a coach before going for the AFF-I, that would be an option, but in your case it seems like straight to AFF-I would be what you are looking for since you meet all of the requirements. Quote Also, what can an AFF I sign off on as I live outside of the USA but I want my club to be affiliated to tidy up our ability to get a licence for new members. This would be great material to start reading up on before you go to the course, all of it is found in the SIM and the IRM. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ufk22 32 #3 June 27, 2012 The question is "do you currently hold any USPA instructional rating or any instructional rating from any recognised parachuting organization"? Having a tandem manufacturer rating only doesn't count. If the answer is no, then you would have to get the coach rating first. If you have non-USPA instructional rating, there is a procedure for converting them. Get an IRM or contact Jim Crouch at USPA to get the facts.This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #4 June 27, 2012 Quoteno reason to get a coach rating if you are going to do an AFF-I immediately after. Other than that it's a requirement if you've never held a USPA instructional rating in the past... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,031 #5 June 28, 2012 For questions about USPA ratings, call USPA at (540) 604-9740 or e-mail [email protected] subject=Instructional Rating Source: http://www.uspa.org/USPAMembers/LicensesampRatings/InstructionalRatings/tabid/147/Default.aspx Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoothflyin 0 #6 June 29, 2012 QuoteQuoteno reason to get a coach rating if you are going to do an AFF-I immediately after. Other than that it's a requirement if you've never held a USPA instructional rating in the past... very true...good point Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
demoknite 0 #7 July 1, 2012 Some headaches can be alleviated depending on what your home association is, i.e., Canada or UK, etc. Also, Sigma is the tandem of choice in most places, but that is a non starter really. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
talon2 0 #8 July 2, 2012 ya think ?Quote 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