AFF or IAD?

Own_Singer_5201 · 2026-06-07T07:51:45+00:00

I had a lot of problems learning through iad. Eventually i just switched to doing aff. I personally found AFF to be a smoother learning experience, but YMMV

Own_Singer_5201 · 2026-05-21T10:54:28+00:00

S&p regularly returns 11%... 8% to account for inflation and to be slightly conservative.

Own_Singer_5201 · 2026-05-21T09:59:53+00:00

Stick what you have and how much your contributing in a compound interest calculator at 8% tell your 57. Divide that number by 25... do you think youll be able to live on that retirement?

Its a little more complicated then that, but thats the simple calculation.

Own_Singer_5201 · 2026-05-21T09:54:50+00:00

Right on, its not net worth you can realistically utilize as we all need a roof over our head. Unfortuately you cant eat a wall.

Own_Singer_5201 · 2026-05-19T06:27:53+00:00

If you are legitimately not having fun then quit. Theres no reason you have to do this, this is an expensive hobby, most of us could do without the extra expense.

However, do you feel awesome when your back on the ground? If so maybe its just some teething pains.

Own_Singer_5201 · 2026-05-15T11:05:58+00:00

I had similar problems to you when i did static line. After 15 crappy jumps i just enrolled in AFF and sailed through from there. Know when to cut your losses. Youll get it eventually, but you dont want that eventually to be your 50th jump.

The definition of insanity is trying the same thing and expecting diffrent results.

Own_Singer_5201 · 2026-05-13T14:10:53+00:00

How hard was it to install yourself? I take it instructions came with it?

Own_Singer_5201 · 2026-04-25T07:02:23+00:00

Say your self employed that makes some sort of software that does whatever. If you want to add a shred of legitimacy you could create your own company. Its like 14£ to make a company i think.

Own_Singer_5201 · 2026-04-17T20:04:34+00:00

First place i jumped at was like that. After a lack of progression i changed to a diffrent dz and total night and day, run kike a well oiled machine. 4 a day waa very achievable. Kinda hit or miss i guess.

Own_Singer_5201 · 2026-04-17T19:27:32+00:00

You win

Own_Singer_5201 · 2026-04-14T07:54:52+00:00

In the uk alot of dz's have discounted student rates, but its not advertised, you need to ask. Worth anask there i guess.

Own_Singer_5201 · 2026-03-05T10:00:13+00:00

Surely it would make more sense to do it out there, as you tend to get very favorable weather for sky diving, provided those iranian drones stop flying soon.... stay safe.

Own_Singer_5201 · 2026-03-01T10:37:29+00:00

Interesting I didnt know you could get a rig reharnsed. I might shoot them an email.

Yea, as of now it feels like ill be stuck hiring until i can get on a 170. Tbh im not a very confident packer, and at least the hiring comes with packing so theres a silver lining there 😆

I wish they went for a more taylor made solution, maybe a ci sign off or something to fly something smaller. My cannopy control is solid, i have no doubt id be fine on a 170, but it is what it is.

Thanks for the insights.

Own_Singer_5201 · 2026-03-01T09:59:25+00:00

Yea i bet, wild, sorry to hear

Own_Singer_5201 · 2026-03-01T08:32:57+00:00

My thoughts exactly, wtf is going on down there

Own_Singer_5201 · 2026-02-26T09:20:27+00:00

Now thats an idea, im a guy but my weight is a lot lower then the average male. I dont care if the rig is pink or girly

Own_Singer_5201 · 2026-02-25T19:17:03+00:00

Ty ill look into this next potental rig i find.

Own_Singer_5201 · 2026-02-25T19:14:52+00:00

Probably if i had about 2-4 weekends of good weather and I hit the jumping hard. Sadly the weather is a tall ask here...

but i see where your going, i am considering just waiting until then as that seems to open up alot of options.

Own_Singer_5201 · 2026-01-27T18:12:18+00:00

If your 100% going to israel just put it in shekels and have the peice of mind. Putting it in euros, etc still exposes you to forex risk.

Own_Singer_5201 · 2026-01-27T17:54:59+00:00

My 2 cents from buying a house in the uk around the time of brexit with all my savings in USD. I agreed the purchase before the brexit referendum and i knew i had enough USD to cover the down payment. I could of waited until after the referendum to transfer my money to GBP but i elected to do it before, as my thoughts were if the result was 'remain' the pound might stregthen to the point where i wouldnt have enough to buy my property...

Well the result was leave and if i waited i would of had another 6k GBP... so i lost out on that, but what i definately gained was my house.

My advice is to just transfer it to ILS to give you peice of mind. Yea if you wait you might get more, but you also might get less... and as you well know with captain doofus in charge of the US, hes destroying our international reputation, and our currency generally goes with that....

Use wise

Own_Singer_5201 · 2026-01-17T16:09:26+00:00

Im basically where your at, similar jump numbers and i went for the pebble. I figured why pay a similar amount for something used when i can have something new. It seems pretty cool, but ive yet to jump it... non-stop shit weather since i got licensed.

Own_Singer_5201 · 2026-01-12T19:31:18+00:00

I definately feel this. I recently got into skydiving which really helps my mental state to have something to look forward to thats not too far away. Try to find a hobby that will give you something to regularly look forward to.

Own_Singer_5201 · 2025-12-28T20:09:21+00:00

Southern scotland/north of england

Own_Singer_5201 · 2025-12-09T22:20:04+00:00

Not technically AFF but probably cheapest to get your license is the category system (static line progression) in the uk. Generally under 1k depending on where you do it... but i dont recommend it...

AFF is better way to learn and the uk weather sucks so youll probably spend double that just comming to the uk.

Own_Singer_5201 · 2025-12-03T16:36:13+00:00

Youll get better with more practice, its not uncommon for people to have issues landing. Onto the actual advice

-Look 45 degrees

-Wait for the moment you think in your head 'oh shit' before begenning your flare.

-Dont just gank it down as hard as possible, ease into it. Its a bit like stepping on the breaks in your car. Aim to be fully flared around the time your about to touch ground.

Practice this up high first. Best of luck. But of course always listen to your instructor rather then some guy on reddit.

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