ECVZZ 0 #1 November 30, 2002 O.k., So I'm ready for my "B" license. My question is this: Is there any real reason to actually get a "B" license? Or should I just wait till I'm ready for my "C" in the spring, and go straight from "A" to "C"? Greg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #2 November 30, 2002 Depends on if you want the number or not. I went from A to C myself; the only real reason I got the C was to get the S/L JM rating. I dunno. I always remember my D license number; I forgot the A and C numbers years ago... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #3 November 30, 2002 Unless you're keen on paying the USPA $20.00 for a license I would just skip it. Remember though, to get your C you'll need meet all of the requirements of the B. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #4 November 30, 2002 Quote to get your C you'll need meet all of the requirements of the B. Done. Greg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CWiggum 0 #5 November 30, 2002 I got my B, and now I regret it. I got my C a few months later, and it felt like it was pointless sending the uspa the $20 for the B. if I could do it again, I would just go for the C. "I'll tear up this ticket, but I'm still gonna have to ask you for a bribe." Chief Clancy Wiggum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #6 November 30, 2002 Hi Lisa, The "C" is a definite before the new regs take effect, the "D" will be another matter altogether though, it may take until I'm old(er) and grey. The jump #'s should look much better next year though thanks to having gear. Not to hijack my own thread, but the more I learn about you, the more you amaze me. What ratings/certs do you hold? And how did you like JM'ing S/L students? Greg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #7 November 30, 2002 Quote the more you amaze me. Quote What ratings/certs do you hold? Got the S/L JM shortly after my C license. Got the S/L I a bit over a year later when I finally got my D license (I had the requirements for the D long before but waited for my ex to catch up so we could get consecutive numbers). Picked up the senior riggers ticket in summer of '93. Got the Vector tandem rating in '95. Was the S&TA for our small dz for 6 months or so too (quit that when the dzo and a few others did a demo that I thought shouldn't have been done; they told me about it after they'd done it...). All of the instructional ratings are expired long ago, and I'm far from current on rigging. Quote And how did you like JM'ing S/L students? Great fun! I enjoyed it more than doing tandems; less responsibility but all the fun of working with a first time jumper. I really enjoyed teaching the FJC, especially when I got to JM "my" students. But even if I didn't get to JM them, it was so much fun to take someone from whuffo to jumper (ie able to save own life and fly own canopy) in one day. I'm considering picking up an AFF rating in the future. I kinda miss the teaching part of it; I really do love to share what I've learned over the years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #8 November 30, 2002 my plan was "A to C" too, but then i realized I was close enough to get my D instead so..I'll take the test sometime during the Xmas boogie after i reach 200 and get another night jump in, everything else ive already done i think____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #9 November 30, 2002 Quote I really do love to share what I've learned over the years. Trust me when I say that it shows! You're a great asset to the skydiving community Lisa, we need more like you. You'll always be the only Skybytch though! Greg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #10 November 30, 2002 I went from A to D. Save your cash and skip the fluff. In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #11 November 30, 2002 Thanks everybody. Methinks I'll wait! Greg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #12 November 30, 2002 If currency is not an issue for you, then waiting is the right thing to do. But by having my "B" I have an extra 30 days of currency in case of poor weather, an injury or no money to jump. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #13 November 30, 2002 Hi Steve, good point! It' get's pretty nasty here (at times) during winter, which may prevent me from getting over Donner summit to Davis when I have time to go. OTOH, Ontario is only an hour flight from Reno, and I can drive to Perris from there in about 45 minutes, so I don't think currency will be a factor. Definately something I hadn't thought of though. Thanks! Greg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
