David Wang

Good afternoon! So my mom is coming to the United States in several days and I will have a conversation with her about skydiving. I don't know what will happen, but there will be only two consequences: 1) my mom doesn't allow me to go. I go myself and ignore what she says. I have savings and can pay. 2) my mom agrees, (probably hesitantly), and I get family support. I've saved some money to do AFF level 1 and FJC, and i'm getting a job if I want to keep doing AFF after. But I want her to support me, so any tips on how to talk to her??

dirt means there is dirt in the landing area & runway.

Hi fellows, when I opened Google Map I accidentally found another DZ near Perris--Skydive Elsinore. It seems like AFF at Elsinore is cheapter than Perris...and someone says there is dirt at Elsinore, or different vibes..a lot of different comments and different perspectives. i don't know. Anyway, any suggestions?

thanks!!

wait,,so skydiving can really differenciate ourselves??? especially when we apply for college?? wow i don't know that

I always think the same! lol !

I mean I do not have control of that card right now!! So I only have some savings right now lol

I can pay now...I can even buy my own rig after AFF.... but the thing is that my mom won't agree with me. that is the problem.

Thanks for your advice! I will think about that.

lol thanks bro!

not a credit card! a debit card, lol. Thanks for the advice!

Thanks! yes maybe I will try fjc & level 1 first. Then I will purchase that AFF A licence package in college! I have some money in another card but right now it's not under my control but it will. In college If I do AFF I will go jump every weekend!!

That is a good idea!! Thanks!!

does the USPA website say if students do not maintain currency they need to jump once with direct supervision? but not drop down a level?

Also I'm planning to do AFF level 1 & FJC...not AFF package, that's from level 2. I need to pass level 1 first i think...they are separated.

Hi! Thanks for your reply. I don't think I need to jump every 30 days if I do AFF at Perris.. maybe I need to maintain currency at Elsinore I guess.... But you are right! Learning to skydive is a big commitment! So sad I'm still in school..money will be an issue if I jump without my family support.

yeah I agree we can learn from mistakes in videos!

This is a kinda interesting story... I managed to jumped twice at Perris without telling my mom... I'm still a high school student and I'm getting a part-time job. My mom finally knew this week. I wanna do AFF in next a few weeks and it seems like I have some difficulties talking to my mom about skydiving..so if she doesn't agree I will just go by myself...but I will just do AFF level 1 & FJC without videos. it's expensive!!!!! But it will be a pity bc it will be my first solo jump. Blue skies.

there are a bunch of horror videos about premature reserve opening on Youtube

Thanks bro!!!! Yes stay focus!!! AFF level 1 is a start.

Hi Suszki! Welcome!! I'm an AFF student and already had one tandem and one training tandem jump. Going to do my first solo jump soon! Blue skies!

I know two AAD fired in a morning at Perris.

haha thanks for the replies! yes I'm quite new here.Maybe I should post it in the safety Forum. Recently I read an article about EPs written by Dan BC and I recommend it to everyone!

Ok!! I will try to learn something new every year!!! Thank you!!!

Thanks!! I enjoy skydiving so much!!!