cindee 0 #1 January 11, 2003 I have only done 3 tandems but already am addicted!! Planning on going through the student program in the spring. I am very apprehensive about the 1st time flying and landing the canopy on my own, but I guess that is normal? Any words of advice?__________________________________________________ "If happy little bluebirds fly above the rainbow, why oh why can't I?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirMail 0 #2 January 11, 2003 Don't forget to flare. Welcome. Patrick -- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycop 0 #3 January 11, 2003 Welcome and good luck! My advice is to never ignore fear, it is a good thing that keeps you healthy!! Keep JUMPING!!!!!!YEE HAW!!!!!!!!! "Just 'cause I'm simple, don't mean I'm stewpid!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessd 0 #4 January 11, 2003 Hi. I did 3 tandems and am addicted as well. I'm planning to do AFF in the spring also. I can't wait. Welcome to the forums...these too tend to be a addicted! "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #5 January 11, 2003 You won't have any problems flying your canopy. You will actually have a leg up on other First time canopy flyers because you have 3 landings under your belt, others have none! I took the static line course and canopy flight is a synch. Don't even worry about it. You'll have a radio and someone will talk you all the way through it; LEFT...stop....LEFT....stop....LEFT, your on final!, aaannnnnndddd FLARE~! Your gonna have a blast Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #6 January 11, 2003 Welcome to the forums. My words of advice are; pay attention to everything your JM says and ask questions if you don't understand, relax, and smile on the way down. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #7 January 11, 2003 Hi and welcome.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindee 0 #8 January 12, 2003 Thanks for the advice. I think that will become my new mantra.. __________________________________________________ "If happy little bluebirds fly above the rainbow, why oh why can't I?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outofit 0 #9 January 12, 2003 welcome! It is better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirMail 0 #10 January 12, 2003 Oh yeah. And don't forget to breathe. Patrick-- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindee 0 #11 January 12, 2003 Quote Welcome to the forums. My words of advice are; pay attention to everything your JM says and ask questions if you don't understand, relax, and smile on the way down. So far it seems impossible not to smile on the way down! I can't wait to do my first AFF. It will be a real milestone for me!__________________________________________________ "If happy little bluebirds fly above the rainbow, why oh why can't I?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sistaluv 0 #12 January 13, 2003 Hi and welcome. We need more sistas. Well I was tought to only listen to your JM or Insturctors/Coaches. When beer light is on and you are around the fire, you will hear all kinds of stories, don't even take it in because seeing that you are new like me we don't really understand where they are at. Different things apply to different people. Why try and change something you are doing when thats not the area you should be focused on. Well this is my opinion and seem to work very well for me. Have a blast because I know I will Blue Skies and Terminal Memories 4 Life Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #13 January 13, 2003 Have fun. It's normal to be a bit apprehensive, but you'll do fine. Welcome to the family. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #14 January 13, 2003 Welcome,Im a lowtimer so the best advice I can give you is to listen to your instructors and do what they tell you.Even when you think otherwise,do what your training says you should do. I thought Id probably look like an idiot landing downwind with everyone watching so I did something I was told NOT to do.Well,I looked like more of an idiot wearing a cast because I didnt heed my training. Welcome and have fundropdeded pcss#26 ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lippy 779 #15 January 13, 2003 I'm smiling ear to ear just thinking of the fun you're gonna experience come spring time. It's the most unbelievable thing in the world. Have fun, be safe, and...BLUE SKIES!!!! I got nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mpizi 0 #16 January 13, 2003 You will love it.Looking up to the bluesky will never be the same.Your will look at at your fridge,TV etc and wonder how many jump tickets you can get if you pawn it. You will loose friends,because they will think you are unstable,but fortunatly for every one you loose, you will make ten new ones that will share your passion(Yes that is what it will become) I sometimes wonder if its a curse or a blessing,because it will become the one thing that you can not stop thinking about Fly high,Fly Free Blueskies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBile 0 #17 January 13, 2003 The only advice I'd give is to trust the spotter who will guide you down, and pray that the one-way radio doesn't break. # Even if it does, you will be well briefed enough to land that sucker on your own. Best of luck and have fun. Gerb I stir feelings in others they themselves don't understand. KA'CHOW ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cava 0 #18 January 13, 2003 Hi there. My first AFF after the tandems was defintely the most frightening jump I made. I thought, "Once I pull, it's all me. Oh sh*t." You'll be just fine. Just make sure to do everything exactly as they instruct you to. The first time you get to jump with a chute on your own back is a special jump that you will never get to repeat. Good luck in the Spring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablito 0 #19 January 13, 2003 have fun!!! Cielos Azules Pablito "If you don't overcome your fears they will overcome you first" Shady Monkey/6Segundos Rodriguez/AKA Pablito Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindee 0 #20 January 13, 2003 Quote You will loose friends,because they will think you are unstable,but fortunatly for every one you loose, you will make ten new ones that will share your passion(Yes that is what it will become) QuoteYou're right about the friends (and family). They thought the 1st jump was okay, but when I went back for a 2nd and 3rd time, they started to become concerned. Hopefully they will come to terms with it and maybe even try it themselves!__________________________________________________ "If happy little bluebirds fly above the rainbow, why oh why can't I?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites yardhippie 0 #21 January 14, 2003 ask questions, no question is stupid. especially when your health is at stake! Have fun! Good to have ya. 14-5 exit-exit-exit... exit...exit...exit...Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydiventom 0 #22 January 14, 2003 "Don't worry about a thing.... what could possibly go wrong?" -popular dz quote- "Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana" -Groucho Marx- "Tom flies like a rock" -Tom Carson- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
yardhippie 0 #21 January 14, 2003 ask questions, no question is stupid. especially when your health is at stake! Have fun! Good to have ya. 14-5 exit-exit-exit... exit...exit...exit...Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiventom 0 #22 January 14, 2003 "Don't worry about a thing.... what could possibly go wrong?" -popular dz quote- "Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana" -Groucho Marx- "Tom flies like a rock" -Tom Carson- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
