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Old 2nd Apr 2011, 21:48
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SNS3Guppy
 
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Like many of us, I just want to fly. I'm well aware of the skill level required do be a good drop pilot and it really appeals.

I'm sure there are loads of views on this. If you've got a sledge-hammer opinion on everything like some people I read then please move on, otherwise, please reply.
Is there a question in there, somewhere?

Jumpers trust jumpers. Your best bet to fly jumpers is to start jumping.

What exactly is the skill level required to be "a good drop pilot?" It's not really rocket science. Maintain control of the airplane, don't overheat the engine on the way up, don't overcool it on the way down. Get up to altitude quickly, get back down quickly. Repeat that to yourself three times, and you've just graduated jump pilot 101.

You might try DiverDriver.com: The Jump Pilot's Information Resource for some thoughts on the question(s) you haven't asked yet.

You should consider flight instructing.
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