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  1. AirPilot
    Thanks for the invite, very nice offer to find a place with dedicated instructors. I have been to two different DZs in PA, will NOT NOT mention ANY names. I was "training" at a DZ that did not allow me to progress. I guess it was some kind of sick joke, but I finally woke up and left the place to try to find a real instructor who welcomes new people to skydiving.
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    ok, cool. Super, I learn something new everyday. I am only trying to make the Sport easier for new people.
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    Check your 2007 SIM progression card, "I" indicates INSTRUCTOR. A coach cannot sign a 2007 USPA progression card, it will be rejected by the USPA. I do not make the rules, I can only follow them.
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    I did not intend to offend anyone, I am only speaking from my MANY experiences at DZs. (NY, PA, Canada, Europe)
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    Clarification: In THEORY Instructors---teach students. In REALITY Instructors---perform only Tandems.
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    What is the real purpose of a coach, when a coach cannot sign a proficiency card...!!! The student has to repeat everything over to an instructor, doubling the number of jumps and time required to get a license. It is nice to practice with someone, but that someone should be an instructor. Based on personal experience.....
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    Is an instructor obligated to students, or to giving only tandem rides ? I started training at a new DZ Saturday, had to wait a few hours to get an instructor due to their tandem rides. Next day I goto the DZ, there were NO instructors available, on a Sunday! It seems the only time instructors are available, is when they have tandem rides to give. I realize most instructors are in skydiving to make money on tandem rides, but: are there ANY instructors that are instructors...???
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    Does it matter if my 40 jumps were from last season, will they still be able to use last season jumps to fill a proficiency card? ...John
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    Hi Mykel, Thanks for your time and help. Borghese sounds like a great teacher, were you his student? That would be great to use a twin otter at Burnaby, more practice per jump. Thanks again, John
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    Thanks for the reply and info. I have all the USPA and CSPA books. Considering my location, perhaps I should consider a CSPA in Canada if I can find a Canadian DZ that will recognize USPA insructor endorsements, or unless I can find a USPA instructor in Canada. Any and all helpful advice is welcome, I need to get this done because I maybe leaving the area soon for school in August. Thanks, John
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    Super Thanks for your info. I have completed 40 jumps last summer, have not jumped this summer yet, looking for good DZ. I am a USPA member, can I get a USPA license at Niagara Skydive or Burnaby? Is there a difference in the training requirements between a class A for USPA and CSPA? Thanks, John
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    Thanks for your help and wisdom. My jumps are all in control, I have performed all maneuvers, and accurate landings usually within 30' of target center. I would love to come to you and finish my class A and B with you, but Colorado is kind of far from me. I guess I can check out the price of an airline ticket, because I only get problems from local area DZs. I started in Pennsylvania, but felt I was being held back so I tried a few other DZs but they would not recognize my log book endorsements of completed work signed by a licensed USPA instructor. You are correct in saying it is wrong for these DZs not to accept a licensed instructors endorsements, but it is a real problem at some DZs. Thanks, John
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    I am looking for an instructor, either in Southern Ontario or Buffalo area that will acknowledge my 40 solo jumps endorsed in my log book, toward a Class A license. Please let me know if your interested in assisting me to obtain my Class A license. Thanks.....John
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    Thank You for the reply!!! I agree with you, but I only have log book endorsements to verify completed work, and other DZ's do NOT accept other DZ training endorsements!! S.O.S.....John
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    Which is easier to obtain USPA or CSPA class A? Which is easier and faster to obtain? I have 40 USPA jumps, I need to finish fast..!!! Should I goto Canada or USA???? I live in Buffalo NY area. Please send me a note. Thanks, John