SWATcop
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Greg Offhaus, there is a name I haven't heard in about 12 years. Why did they decide to consolidate? That sucks about no Military aircraft. They had just lost helicopter support when I was there. The Aviation unit commander considered letting his helicopters to be used for sport parachuteing like letting HUMVs be used for hunting trips. We were able to get Arkansas National Guard C-130s and the Moore County Airport for skydiving though. Kevin Muff Brother #4041 Team Dirty Sanchez #467
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Well, I did it. I made my first skydive in 10 years Friday, thanks to Skydive Space Center. I have to say I was far more scared on this jump than any other I have ever done to include my first jump. The memory of my accident at 7000 feet 10 years ago was pretty clear in my mind the whole plane ride but I was fine once I got out the door. I sat through the AFF ground training again and made one jump. I did a couple circle of awareness drills, practice pulls, a couple 180 degree turns and pulled at 6000 ft. Had a great landing under a huge canopy. I will probably do another couple jumps with an instructor if all goes well and I will be back at it. I was very impressed with the instructors there and their experience level. Looking forward to meeting anyone who jumps there since the old crowd I used to jump with 10 years ago seem to be gone now.
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I was on active duty from 1987-94 and my last three years were with the 82nd at Ft Bragg. Unfortunately I didn't learn to skydive until 5 months before I got out. I learned to skydive at the GB Club at Bragg. What a great club that was. We could rent civilian rigs for the weekend (various containers and canopies) cheap. Discounts at Raeford and Military aircraft to jump once a month with sport rigs, for FREE. It cost me $300.00 instruction and gear to get my A license. Oh, we did have to buy pizza for the pilots. Ramp jumps with civilian rigs off the ramp at 13,500 for free..Priceless. Anyone still jump with the GB Club? Do they still get Military aircraft? Kevin Muff Brother #4041 Team Dirty Sanchez #467
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Yes, I have both of my log books and my old A license as well as my B license. I also have my USPA membership renewed under my original membership number. USPA sent me an e-mail to print and use until my card arrives. I also got an e-mail from Ben, at Skydive Space Center. I guess he sent me one before that I didn't get also. I have to do the first jump course which will be good and at least one jump with two instructors. So iam looking at around $270.00 to get back into it, which is not bad. I am not sure if that includes gear rental, probably not. I am just waiting for a reply to see when the next first jump course is. Looking forward to it. Kevin Muff Brother #4041 Team Dirty Sanchez #467
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Thanks for the info, that is what I was looking for. I am sure I will be more than a tad nervous but then again what fun would it be if I wasn't. Kevin Muff Brother #4041 Team Dirty Sanchez #467
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Damn, that beer rule is still in effect. Kevin Muff Brother #4041 Team Dirty Sanchez #467
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I have been wanting to get back into Skydiving. I learned to jump at the "Green Beret Sport Parachute Club" at Ft Bragg/ Raeford in 1994. It has been ten years (June 1996) since I got injured (was not able to work for 6 mos) and haven't jumped since. I had 179 jumps when I got hurt. Can someone tell me what is required to get current again? Thanks, Kevin Kevin Muff Brother #4041 Team Dirty Sanchez #467
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I have been wanting to get back into Skydiving. It has been ten years (June 1996) since I got injured (was not able to work for 6 mos) and haven't jumped since. I had 179 jumps when I got hurt. Can someone tell me what is required to get current again? I have been e-mailing Skydive Space Center but I haven't been able to get an answer. I did find out that no one I used to jump with ten years ago is still there. Thanks, Kevin Kevin Muff Brother #4041 Team Dirty Sanchez #467