SkyScribe 0 #1 July 3, 2008 Being a newbie around here, I think I am supposed to introduce myself. So...I'm Melissa. I live in Central Alabama and while I have done the wind tunnel thing a couple of times, I haven't jumped yet. However, I plan to start AFF soon. Right now, I'm just looking for a good school. If any of you know a good DZ in this area, I would appreciate your recommendations. I also have a couple of questions.... First of all, a friend of mine wants me to do my first AFF jump with him (in Dallas) so we can both pop our air cherries at the same time. But is this really workable? I would assume that it's not like transferring college credits. :-) Also, after you finish AFF but before you get your A license, how easy is it to get someone to jump with you each time? Is it customary to pay for their jump as well as your own? Or are there other ways around that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustChuteMeNow 0 #2 July 3, 2008 Hello Skyscribe, Every dropzone has different ways of conducting business regarding the transfer of student jumps. This is usually dependent on many things. For instance some DZs use ripcords and other dropzones use throw out pilot chutes. Ultimately the DZ wants to keep the student safe. It would probably be best to talk to the DZ that you ultimately choose and ask them since they would surely have the best answer. As far as jumping with others after completing your AFF training, at most DZs this isn't a problem since there are usually very experienced jumpers that want to help new jumpers. Often times they will jump with students on fun jumps and expect nothing. However, if the jump involves coaching of some type then there is usually some form of payment involved. This can run from a jump ticket to a jump ticket plus cash. Of couse a person can jump on their own as well and a coach isn't needed. However, I would again contact the DZ and ask them. I hope you enjoy your training. Post here again to let us know how it went.Think of how stupid the average person is and realize that statistically half of them are stupider than that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #3 July 4, 2008 Welcome to the forums! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
