So...I have a bit of a problem. ( I do realize this is an overly discussed issue and have sent my friends the article on the 5 step process. So, Answer ONLY if you want to, and don't otherwize!) I have two friends that want to start jumping, and I have three choices as to which DZ to go to for their training. #1. I live about an hour from a DZ that I don't like (jackass skygod manager) but it is the only one that offers AFF. We will not continue jumping there once trained except when #2 (a bit smaller) is closed due to insufficient business. #2. I have been loyal to another DZ that is also an hour away, and they have been loyal to me too in various ways. I want to do business with them. They are slower, but friendlier. They do NOT offer AFF, only static line. I talked to the DZO, who I am good friends with, and he told me that if my friends want to start jumping soon (which they do) then he can try do do TandemAFF with them. I live two hours away from a Dropzone that offers TandemAFF. They are bigger and faster, but further. I did AFF, and think I greatly benefitted from doing so. So... How has AFF regulations changed in the last two years? Benefits/Drawbacks to Staticline, AFF, Tandem AFF? Or should we all travel a state or two away to a BIG DZ and AFF there over a couple of weekends? Are there any other regulations that I need to be aware of?
