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From: lmlee@PacBell.COM (Lloyd Lee)
Newsgroups: rec.skydiving
Subject: Long Time Between Jumps
Message-ID: <6172@ptsfa.PacBell.COM>
Date: 7 Jun 91 14:49:13 GMT
Organization: Pacific * Bell, San Ramon, CA
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It has been a long time since I last made a jump (about 21 years) and I
have been thinking about celebrating my 50th birthday with a jump.  I
have 181 jumps (C-3665) so believe that I still have a good feel for what
to do.  My aging Paracommander still appears OK and I plan to use it for
the freefall.

My questions are these:  1)  Will I have to take the basic PLF class  
(normally an all-day class) or just show proficency to the instructor.
2)  What does it cost to now join USPA since I believe that that is
a requirement? 3)  Will a statement from my local doctor stating that
I am physically fit be adequate or must I get a physical at a drop zone?
4) What does it cost to make a 7200 ft freefall now-a-days?  I assume
that I will have to make a static line jump first to demonstrate 
proper positioning-true?

My highest jump was from 13,000 ft. and I feel very confident about
my abilities even though I haven't made any jumps in a long time.

Lloyd Lee
Ft. Sill Sport Parachute Team 1965-1967
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Lloyd Lee