hisgoofyness 0 #1 March 20, 2002 i mean uhh come...I have just been offered a job in the NW Suburbs of Chicago. I need some advice. If I take the job, I will not be moving until around July. If I can come up with the money would it be better to take my AFF here in Georgia, where I am very comfortable with the gang out at Airsportz, or should I wait until I get to Chicago. I was looking at SDC's AFP program, that sounds like a good program but much more expensive. I am poor white trash, and with the cost of living in Chicago, I am sure I will become poor white "trailer" trash!!! LOLAnyway, what do you guys think? If I complete AFF before I leave Georgia, would the guys at SDC be helpful with the rest of the jumps to complete my A, or will I have to spend a lot more money anyway.Somebody, help me, please... What do I do??? hisgoofyness Need Tongue ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChromeBoy 0 #2 March 20, 2002 Whenever I moved to Florida I completed my AFF in Georgia so I did not have to worry about it when I moved. When I got to the DZ the owner made me complete a jump with him (an Instructor) and he cleared me as ok to jump. That way I was a jumpin fool when I got there and did not have to stress being in a new city, new dz, etc."Psycho Monkey" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpySmurf 0 #3 March 20, 2002 While I can't speak for manifest or the instructional staff - the vibe from SDC seems to be that they would fit you in thier program as best they could - I am sure you would not be the first AFF grad/non-A to show up on the doorstep.Can't hurt to ask, eh?Email: Info@SkydiveChicago.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #4 March 20, 2002 If you're in the northwest suburbs, you should also look at Chicagoland - http://www.skydive.com - they're in hinckley, it'll save about an hour off your drive to SDC.Chicagoland's AFF program is traditional AFF, so it'll be cheaper then SDC's. They won't give you as much canopy training, but they also won't put you under a canopy where you NEED that training.Chicago DZ's all have bustling trailer parks onsite, so just live at the DZ! :P_AmICQ: 5578907MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfeYahoo IM: ametcalf_1999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnischalke 0 #5 March 20, 2002 Personally, I'd save up the $$$ to finish training at the DZ I plan to jump at in the future.As a student, you meet a bunch of people you probably wouldn't have any other reason to talk to. If you finish your AFF in GA, you will probably develop friendships with people you may see once or twice a year after you move, if that. If you finish it at a new DZ, you'll be able to foster new relationships with people you'll jump with every weekend.Then again, I found out I was an introvert yesterday. Good luck,mikeThe Lord giveth and the M-79 taketh away. Welcome to the world of zero slack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
axe96bam 0 #6 March 20, 2002 with the new ISP, you might be required to jump with a coach anyhow until you have your A. It might be a wash in terms of money. Actually if I was you, I would get my A before I move so than I would not have to worry about student jumps.Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hisgoofyness 0 #7 March 20, 2002 i just checked out hinckley's site, that should be less than an hour from schaumburg, unless my map skills have declined. that would be great, i am not big on getting up at 6:00 a.m. and driving for 2 1/2 hours to reach my destination by 9:00so how are the people out at hinckley? is everyone going to abuse me due to a southen draw... i just love it when people say things like... "say that again... or, how do you say ___ ?"hisgoofyness Need Tongue ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #8 March 20, 2002 The program at Skydive Chicago is set up to get you to your A license. The feeling is that you are not given enough training with just 7 levels. Many DZs have accepted that feeling. But they don't include the costs of the coach jumps after AFF level 7 in the price they advertise. SDC puts it all up front. You see exactly what you are being charged throughout your training.You get every student training jump videoed and dubbed to a tape on every jump. You keep the tape and watch it as much as you want. You get advanced canopy training because why should you be a student twice? Why learn on one set of equipement and canopy and then have to re-learn emergency procedures and canopy control when you buy your own gear? The landing area at SDC is 200 acres.You will not be turned away for training at another DZ. You will be incorporated into the program at SDC if you come there without an A license. So, my suggestion would be that if you train in GA then jump until you have your A license. It will be easier on you IMO.You also have the option of 5 turbine DZs in the Chicago area:Skydive Chicago in Ottawa, ILSkydive Illinois in Morris, ILChicagoland Skydiving in Hinckley, ILMillenium Skydiving in Kankakee, ILSkynights Skydiving in East Troy, WIChris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #9 March 20, 2002 You must'n be from aroun' deaz parts.Y'all = You allAll Y'all = plural of you allChris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #10 March 20, 2002 Quote so how are the people out at hinckley? is everyone going to abuse me due to a southen draw... i just love it when people say things like... "say that again... or, how do you say ___ ?"Of course they will. They regularly yell "BURN THE CANADIAN!" at me. Great fun!You also get the added bonus of jumping with Chris(tine), a topless dancer who lives in Schaumberg... People are great at all chicago area DZ's.I've never been to a DZ that won't consider training done elsewhere. So start AFF where you are, just make sure you have good comments in your logbook so they'll know where to pick up._AmICQ: 5578907MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfeYahoo IM: ametcalf_1999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #11 March 20, 2002 [south park mode] BLAME CANADA!!!BLAME CANADA!!![/south park mode]if ya can't dodge it RAM IT !!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #12 March 20, 2002 Quote You keep the tape and watch it as much as you want. Or until you break it Geez, a prerequisite w/ my friends to chilling at my house and drinking is making sure I'm not going to put on my student video (which I discovered is broke the last time people came over) or crosswind, atmospheric, or good stuff DVD. Nothing better is on! I'll go to college; learn some big words; I'll talk real loud god damn right I'll be heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hisgoofyness 0 #13 March 20, 2002 hmm topless dancer who lives in schaumburg... i'll be living in schaumburg... what a coincidence... LOL j/kanyway, it sounds like a cool place... have you seen their new plane yet? it looks very nice on the websitehisgoofyness Need Tongue ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hisgoofyness 0 #14 March 20, 2002 by the way.. how is crosswind... i keep watching for a copy on ebay.. one sold on their today for 33.00, i was in a meeting when the auction ended... oh welli have good stuff on dvd.. love it, willing to fly... love it, dive in on dvd... decent just older footagehisgoofyness Need Tongue ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #15 March 20, 2002 Nope, haven't seen the Arava yet. It's scheduled to show up the first weekend in April._AmICQ: 5578907MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfeYahoo IM: ametcalf_1999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #16 March 20, 2002 I am really lookin forward to jump that Arava....I'd be at hinckley now (they are running the porter at the moment right) cuz the weather's so nice but my damn reserve is out of date.....ugh.blue skiesTomas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpySmurf 0 #17 March 20, 2002 It's great, eh?At least they don't know what a Newfie is, so I'm safe. And if even if you did tell them, I doubt they would believe you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #18 March 20, 2002 Crosswind is excellent except for the music. Everytime i watch it I crave altitude and pretend i was as bad ass as they are on the video. I thought the music was missing something. Especially the music during the BASE jumping. And what sounds like Limp Bisquet but in spanish during the bridge swooping Don't let that discourge you though, Great video.I'll go to college; learn some big words; I'll talk real loud god damn right I'll be heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpySmurf 0 #19 March 20, 2002 If that was Spanish, my hearing needs some work. Which wouldn't surprise me in the least. The accent sounded alot like European French. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #20 March 20, 2002 Spanish, European French, Japtalian whatever it was it was still boring. Hinckley or SDC this weekend? I need to unjinx my new rig.(3 jumps, 2 off DZ.)I'll go to college; learn some big words; I'll talk real loud god damn right I'll be heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hisgoofyness 0 #21 March 20, 2002 so how many chicagoland jumpers are on here? it sounds like there may be a few...why havent you guys taken the record away from the freaks in cali yetno offense lisa, i loved talking to ya on the phone... hisgoofyness Need Tongue ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #22 March 20, 2002 44 out of 45 jumps have been at Skydive Chicago. Jump number 26 was at Skydive Illinois but I returned only once to be told they have no rental gear for me; rental gear was never a problem at SDC. I really want to check out Hinckley this summer, or sooner.I'll go to college; learn some big words; I'll talk real loud god damn right I'll be heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #23 March 20, 2002 The most recent record attempt was called on account of a foot of snow. - SDC, Winter Expo.We need an excuse the bring the Archway people up. I don't think there's enough of us without them.AndyMan, skymedic, grumpysmurf, diverdriver, sunshine, Vallerina, hisgoofyness, fallingweenie... I think that's it - are all basically in Chicagoland.ICQ: 5578907MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfeYahoo IM: ametcalf_1999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hisgoofyness 0 #24 March 20, 2002 well i am not there yet... but i will be in either june or julyhopefully by then i will be close to my "a" and can then start working toward getting in on bigger ways... slowly but surelyhisgoofyness Need Tongue ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #25 March 20, 2002 axe96bam lives in Chicago. He jumps in Wis. somewhere? He's a good jumper too!!Sebazz......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
