DunkMaster

Thanks for repyling guys, Sorry, I should have made my question more specific. The aff course I hope to complete next year will grant me an internationally recognised A license. I think the u.s aff is less involved than the bpa qualification. The couse is made up of 25 jumps, learning to pack my own rig ect. 15 of the jumps are training, the 15th being the graduation dive ( if all goes well!). After that there are the 10 consolidation jumps. This sound more familiar? The english courses I have seen have aff to level 8 - only 9 jumps and then ten consolidation jumps to qualify for license. Hop and pop requirements I think are satified by this even though I do no s/l progression. The nz parachute a license is internationally recognised. The dz is one of the biggest and best training schools in the Southern henisphere ( capable of taking 180 students per session)and Nz is probably the most beautiful location to swoop in the world.They say that three weeks should be allowed for comletion. I hope my research is adequate but feel free to point out any inadequacies! Now the only problem is to wait to get the money for next summer, its so frustrating. Thanks again, Dunkmaster ps Further coaching for tracking, wave off ect seems a good plan, any suggestions?

Hey, Dunkmaster here again. Slightly ironic name for a newbie I know! I was wondering how long an full AFF course takes, to qualify for a license. The dz in NEW Zealand I intend to visit says to allow for three weeks. Is it reasonable to expect that I can do it quicker? If so, how quick?

Cheers rob, I'm glad to see there are so many options and yes I will keep curious! Thanks for taking the time to help me out. The AFF course I hope to do is in Lake Taupo New Zealand- it looks pretty sweet. Their course consists of 25 jumps so there is opportunity to start honing my skills after graduation as you suggest. Thanks again.

Hi everyone, I'm afraid I'm a boring novice looking to glean advice and information from you guys. I was wondering what my options may be after I complete the AFF course. I am aware of the diferent disciplines- freeflying looks good. What do you recommend? I am keen to progress in the sport - how much experience do you need to become an instuctor( I've heard 1000 jumps) + freefall photography?. I'm sorry my questions are so unspecific. If you have any advice or experience to answer any of them I would greatly apreciate this. Thanks, Duncan ( England)