I learned how to skydive back when the earth was flat and parachutes were round.  The date of my first jump was 5/23/1975 in Guthrie OK, at a small private strip called Lee’s Grandma’s.  I learned through the University of Oklahoma Sport Parachute club. I have since made over 1400 jumps and earned the following awards from United States Parachute Association:

 Licenses:           Freefall Awards:                  
A-6460               Falcon 1457
B-14579             Double Falcon 753
C-19494             12 hour Freefall Badge 5301
D-12055             Gold Wings(1000 jumps) 6989

I currently jump a wings container with a Katana main and Optimum reserve

I am also a Safety and Training officer at the Minnesota Skydivers club and hold a Static Line Instructor Rating.  In the club I have held the offices of President, Chief instructor/Vice President, Board member and Chairman of the board. 

Other Awards
Freakbrother # 1841        POPS (Parachutists over Phorty) #9118

In 1990 I attended Handsome Dave Dewolf’s rigging class and earned by Senior Riggers certificate In March of 1990.  I would  like to pursue my Master riggers rating sometime soon. 

FAA Senior Rigger 3130901 Seal PNT

When I am not jumping I enjoy riding my motorcycle. It is a Kawaski ZG1000-A16 Concours 1000CC.  In the winter I enjoy PS3 and year round I spoil my granddaughter.

Alan Heter
19472 Elkridge Trail
Farmington MN 55024

Minnesota State POPS Record

Katana Landing