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From: marcum@rhino.UUCP (Alan M. Marcum)
Newsgroups: net.rec.skydive
Subject: First jump questions
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Date: Thu, 18-Oct-84 12:52:59 EDT
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Posted: Thu Oct 18 12:52:59 1984
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I'm looking at doing a little jumping, having never done so
before.  For what it's worth, I have my pilot's license, so am
familiar with at least that aspect of the air.

From what I've heard, one's first few jumps are usually static-
line.  For some wierd reason (ego, thrills, who-knows), I'd like
to make my first jump a free jump.  I've heard of "accelerated"
courses, costing more, that teach this.

Any advice from experienced jumpers?  How might I know, besides a
general feel and examining the planes, when I've found a jump
school with which I can trust my life?  Any pros or cons about
the first jump being free-fall?  How much time might I expect to
commit to that first set of instructions and jump?

Mail to me, if you like; I'll summarize to the net.
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Alan M. Marcum		Fortune Systems, Redwood City, California
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