Do I study the entire SIM to get my A license?

[SkydiveNFlorida 0]

I found a d/l .pdf version online, but it is 225pages. Should I print and study this thing, or are there certain sections that pertain to the exam? Please advise.

thx!
angela.

[CrazyIvan 0]

You should read it, you'll find Quizzes after each section, that way you can practice for your oral test (is in your prof. card)

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[Jib 0]

http://www.uspa.org/publications/SIM/SIMtext/Section3.htm#32

Here's a place to start.

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[winksmith 0]

the SIM used start off with the sections that were needed for each license. USPA has included this information (sorta) in their online SIM (http://www.uspa.org/publications/SIM/SIMtext/Appendix_B.htm).

read that and see if it helps any.

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Mark Smith
AFF-I, S&TA, ex-Strong Tandem, Instrument Pilot

[kai2k1 0]

From what ive read the A exam is over the first 116 pages. It may be cheaper just to buy it unless you get toner cartriges for free. Good luck

There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan

[SkydiveNFlorida 0]

Printed the manual. Thanks.

Angela.

[Flygator 0]

I wouldn't advise printing the whole thing out! It's cheaper to buy the SIM than paying for the ink cartrages at about $60 a pop! Good Luck!

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[skymama 37]

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I wouldn't advise printing the whole thing out! It's cheaper to buy the SIM than paying for the ink cartrages at about $60 a pop! Good Luck!

And it would be just wrong to take advantage of your workplace and print it out on their printer.

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

[sunnydee123 0]

AAAHH....hey sweetie....Section in the back tells you specifically what sections to study for your test. But it is handy to have the manual - as boring as it is.

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[skydivejersey 0]

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And it would be just wrong to take advantage of your workplace and print it out on their printer.

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[Jayruss 0]

here is an option clicky

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[SkydiveNFlorida 0]

Thanks all, yeah, i've been studying it. Skymama, shhh (why u gotta rat me out? lol!!) .

I'm feeling a little discouraged on the license thing, my card feels so blank, I don't think i'll ever get it done:( Maybe i'll just make fun jumps, instead:D

Angela.

[CrazyIvan 0]

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I'm feeling a little discouraged on the license thing, my card feels so blank

Don't feel so bad, a couple of jumps can fill 3 or 4 items, jump and you'll see.

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[scottjaco 0]

At Perris, you pay 10 bucks to rent the SIM manual before taking the test. All the questions in the exam are highlighted in different colors...depending on what license exam you are taking.

Much easier!

scott

[SkydiveNFlorida 0]

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I'm feeling a little discouraged on the license thing, my card feels so blank

Don't feel so bad, a couple of jumps can fill 3 or 4 items, jump and you'll see.

Yeah, i've got a bunch filled out, but there's so much more! All that pilot stuff, and then i've taken the packing class but someone has to watch me pack and sign that. Then there is the equipment stuff, changing a closing loop. I have to make a group dive. There are just so mannnnnyyy things!! ahhh!

Angela.

[CrazyIvan 0]

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Yeah, i've got a bunch filled out, but there's so much more! All that pilot stuff, and then i've taken the packing class but someone has to watch me pack and sign that. Then there is the equipment stuff, changing a closing loop. I have to make a group dive. There are just so mannnnnyyy things!! ahhh!

Oh C'mon don't be such a cry-baby!!!!, the loop will take you 5 secs, the equipment stuff a few minutes, is not that hard, packing, well...take your time, learn well and you'll be fine.

C'MON SHOW SOME POSITIVE MOTIVATION OVER HERE!!!!

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[SkydiveNFlorida 0]

Ok, ur right! Thanks for the encouragement! I will go to an instructor this wknd and tell them that I want to complete the card, what can I do.? I didn't even know about the SIM until I found out from you in another thread, and didn't think I actually had to read it 'til another dz.commer pointed that out to me, haha!. Got through chap 3 so far. . . I'm workin' on it:)

Angela.

[CrazyIvan 0]

Yup read it and also the QUIZZES, they help a lot.

Some people might find the SIM boring, but is a good source of info.

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[wrightskyguy 1]

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At Perris, you pay 10 bucks to rent the SIM manual before taking the test.
Much easier!

scott

RENT the SIM?!! There's a money maker for ya

John Wright

World's most beloved skydiver