johncwms27

Thanks for the advice guys. I'm planning on taking 2-3 weeks off work this summer, and I plan on doing nothing but AFF training for those 2-3 weeks. So hopefully I can wrap up the AFF training quickly, and begin enjoying my solo jumps. And I'll be training at Raeford Parachute Center in NC. They utilize the Paraclete wind tunnel during their training. I'm a CPA by trade, so there are a few months of the year where I'm extremely busy, and may be too busy or stressed to think about jumping. I guess my only concern is that I might lose my skills if I go a month or two without jumping. Is this something I should be concerned about? And does $40/jump (rental gear included) seem typical, based on everyone's personal experiences?

Hey everybody, I'm new to this forum, so I guess I should introduce myself. My name's John and I'm from North Carolina. I've made 6 tandem jumps so far and I'm hooked. I'm seriously considering getting my 'A' license this summer, but first I wanted to get some advice from you guys. I often work 50-60 hours/week at my job, and would only have time to skydive once or twice a month (on weekends). Do skydivers need to jump more often than this in order to maintain their skills? Should I be worried that I might forget certain safety procedures if I don't jump more than once or twice a month? Also, I understand it costs ~ $2-3k to get your 'A license'. But once you're licensed, how much does it cost for each solo jump? (Assuming you don't have a rig). I assume you'll need to rent the gear, as well as pay for a spot in the aircraft. What's typically the total cost per jump? Thanks in advance for your advice!