skygeek1 0 #1 September 21, 2003 Hello all. Just completed my AFF-5 and am loving it. The main hurdle was to overcome Aff-3 (which required 2 repeats). Having found the correct body position for stable freefall, it all seems easier now. Anyone else out there had trouble with AFF-3? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #2 September 21, 2003 Welcome to the forums! 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
mctyeire 0 #3 September 21, 2003 My early AFF jumps were spread out over MONTHS (a very bad way to learn skydiving...) and I had to repeat level 2. I passed level 3 on the first try, but did not feel at all prepared to proceed with the progression (no confidence in my ability to maintain stable freefall with heading awareness...). I really felt I needed to repeat level 3. Before I could schedule a repeat, distractions (work and other non-discretionary projects) intensified, and I did not jump again for an agonizing 8 months. But I knew what I had to do, and a plan gradually formed. Finally, I broke away from everyday life to spend 9 days in central Florida learning to skydive. I had to begin with a refresher on FJC topics and repeat level 3... spent some time in the wind tunnel... no repeats on remainder of progression... and on the 2nd weekend I was solo-jumping (and packing) my own rig. Unlike most of my recent pursuits, the skydiving learning curve is not primarily intellectual and can not be approached away from the action. Even the mental aspects can only be learned in the air, and there's really not much you can do away from the DZ except forget lessons learned. Though still a novice, I am now well on my way, and would advise fellow newbies to not string it out, but to attack the learning curve as aggressively as time and finances permit. Chad good friends, blue skies, and sweet, sweet altitude... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schattenjaeger 0 #4 September 21, 2003 Howdy, I just failed my level 3 yesterday morningBARELY, darnit:( Oh well, same problem as you, incorrect body position. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygeek1 0 #5 September 22, 2003 My jumpmasters corrected my arch. It seems that i was sticking out my chest out (perceived arch)...instead of pelvis down (correct arch). After the correction, its all coming together. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #6 September 22, 2003 My first level 3, I did everything wrong...except that I lived. I did my second level 3 one hour later and it rocked! Don't dwell on what you have done wrong, rather what you do right. Usually our mistakes teach us a lot. Best of luck and keep us informed. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifallout 0 #7 September 23, 2003 I didn't pass level 3 the first time. There was a point where I realized just how relaxed you could be and skydive, it was all better then, just stick with it and you will be fine. Stay safe, you can jump longer. Bill have fun, love life, be nice to the humans Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #8 September 23, 2003 what's level 3 ??? welcome and enjoy skydiving and the forum---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
