wrathchild

In the SIM under license requirements, it states for the B license, "demonstrated the ability to perform individual maneuvers (left 360, right 360, backloop, left 360, right 360, backloop) in freefall in 18 seconds or less" For the C license it states, "during freefall, perform in sequence within 18 seconds-a backloop, front loop, left 360-degree turn, right 360-degree turn, right barrel roll and left barrel roll" The instructors at my dropzone say that for the B license the maneuvers must be performed all at once within 18 seconds, just like the C license. However, I pointed out that the wording for the B license states "individual maneuvers" and for the C license states "in sequence" So what is the correct requirement for the B license? A moot point for me as I got my B license using the planed formations, however I'm curious as to what the answer is.

Thanks for the info guys, I'll definitely give them a call before I get out there. I don't know which day I'll be diving, but I'll try to make it a weekend. Hope it will be sunny!

I'm going to be in California for a week at the end of July. Skydive Santa Barbara is near where I'm staying. Has anyone jumped there? Any info would be much appreciated, thanks!

Welcome, I agree with skymama, doing a tandem jump first will really help you get the feeling of a skydive and what's involved. I did 3 tandems in the beginning of my course and it helped me a lot. See you in the sky!

QuoteCongrats man. Im restarting my aff so hopefully within the next month or so ill have my A too! Excellent, there's nothing greater than to be able to fly with your friends. Hope to see you in Miami sometime.

Apparently what happens in Vegas......doesn't always stay in Vegas.

Thanks. I definitly will travel as soon as I get some more jumps under my belt.

Well after doing my first jump in November of 2006 I've finally got my A license today. The staff and jumpers at Skydive Miami are the greatest. From day one they treated me as one of their own and helped me through the IAF course. I've got a rig arriving in a few days and can't wait to jump with my new friends. See you all in the sky!

I did my first jump in November of 2006 and signed up for the IAF course the same day. I mostly jumped on Sundays and it took me awhile to get through the course because a lot of days I would be grounded due to high winds. I was impressed by the DZO Fred who does everything by the book and always puts safety first. He always took the time to answer my questions even after a very busy day and never rushed me. My instructor Greg was top notch during every aspect of my training. He is a true profesional who really cares about his students. As far as the dropzone itself is concerned, you can't go wrong jumping here. Kat who works manifest is the most organized person I've ever met. She really keeps those busy days running smoothly. The packers are a bunch of fun guys who will keep you laughing all day. Even though I was a student they treated me like I was one of their own. The videographers excel at what they do. One of them, Caroline, even videoed me during my training just to show me where I could improve. Everyone from the pilots to the ground crew make this an A+ dropzone. The view on a clear day is spectacular and the landing area is huge. So in my opinion wheather you want to jump once or a lifetime Skydive Miami is a great place to do it!