devildog 0 #76 November 3, 2011 these are great :)You stop breathing for a few minutes and everyone jumps to conclusions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joellercoaster 6 #77 November 3, 2011 Likewise, I really love these. Thanks for posting them, hopefully you'll still be making them when you're on your way to becoming a badass 4-way jumper or a freefly ninja or wherever your jumping career takes you. You're doing great so far -- "I'll tell you how all skydivers are judged, . They are judged by the laws of physics." - kkeenan "You jump out, pull the string and either live or die. What's there to be good at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #78 November 3, 2011 Quote Seriously love the cartoons! I live in the LA area too and hoping to start my AFF soon at Elsinore. ! That's great! Go for it. If they can teach me to skydive, they can teach anyone to skydive! Quote Maybe we'll get the chance to jump together once we are both licensed, safe and confident (relatively) skydivers. Keep 'em coming! I'm sure we'll run into each other. The skydiving "world" is remarkably small. Quote Keep 'em coming! I'm working on the next installment. It may be a few days late (it's been a busy week). Stay tuned! Also, thanks for the friendly words, Devildog and Joellercoaster!My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #79 November 9, 2011 Here's the cartoon about my AFF level Six Sorry it took so long! My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guineapiggie101 0 #80 November 9, 2011 very nice!!!! Glad you passed the level! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrubin 0 #81 November 9, 2011 Great job! Staying relaxed is key (easier said than done, I know). I always take a few deep breaths right before climbout to help me relax."I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHoyThere 0 #82 November 9, 2011 I think she should give the door a little kick while she's climbing into exit position. That'll show him. (Should we tell her the jumpsuit handles are called 'grippers'?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmccann 1 #83 November 9, 2011 Congrats! Level 7 is a lot of fun - it was the first time I felt like I was skydiving, rather than falling. I thought I had seen a smiling duck coming in from the landing area - I guess I did! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #84 November 9, 2011 Quote I think she should give the door a little kick while she's climbing into exit position. That'll show him. I like that idea, but the pilot may have a few things to say about that... Quote (Should we tell her the jumpsuit handles are called 'grippers'?) Grippers? Since they get gripped, they should be called Grip-ees, no?p.s. At least I didn't call them the "little yellow sleeve thingies..."My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marinus 0 #85 November 9, 2011 Congrats on passing level 6! While I'm far too noob to comment on anyone who has over 1 (tandem) jump under his/her belt, I somehow can relate to your comics. Well, I did other things that some might consider scary, so that's probably my excuse for it.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEB6363 0 #86 November 9, 2011 I like it - this episode we got to see you wake up and drive to the DZ NAKED... I guess it's kinda like Donald Duck with no pants but a shirt - you have a jumpsuit on the skydivesSeriously – I really Love your cartoons… Thanks for putting all the work into them. Once the plane takes off, you're gonna have to land - Might as well jump out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #87 November 10, 2011 I can't wait to see the duck get his SCR ceremony. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #88 November 10, 2011 Quote I like it - this episode we got to see you wake up and drive to the DZ NAKED... I guess it's kinda like Donald Duck with no pants but a shirt - you have a jumpsuit on the skydivesSeriously – I really Love your cartoons… Thanks for putting all the work into them. Naked!? No wonder it seemed kind of chilly that day! My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #89 November 10, 2011 Quote I can't wait to see the duck get his SCR ceremony. SCR ceremony? Please tell me that isn't some weird kind of hazing...My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #90 November 10, 2011 Quote Quote I can't wait to see the duck get his SCR ceremony. SCR ceremony? Please tell me that isn't some weird kind of hazing... Excelent guess You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baksteen 84 #91 November 10, 2011 Quote Here's the cartoon about my AFF level Six Sorry it took so long! Standup landings are overrated.Landing safely is all that matters. Nice to see you passed level six - Keep 'em coming!"That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #92 November 10, 2011 Quote Quote Quote I can't wait to see the duck get his SCR ceremony. SCR ceremony? Please tell me that isn't some weird kind of hazing... Excelent guess Unless you're in Texas, you're pretty safe.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abedy 0 #93 November 10, 2011 Quote Here's the cartoon about my AFF level Six Liked it very much, thanks a lot. Though I did level 4 to 7 in one day I can relate to your comics 'cause I blew level 4 and spent the night tossing and turning and thinking it over and over again. Also had problems to arch correctly when I started... Quote Sorry it took so long! No worries - I like a well-drawn cartoon better than any hastily smeared "artwork". Looking forward to your next cartoons and wish you good luck though you obviously don't need that much luck (due to the skills you've mastered so far)The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,351 #94 November 13, 2011 Quote Quote I think she should give the door a little kick while she's climbing into exit position. That'll show him. I like that idea, but the pilot may have a few things to say about that... Quote (Should we tell her the jumpsuit handles are called 'grippers'?) Grippers? Since they get gripped, they should be called Grip-ees, no?p.s. At least I didn't call them the "little yellow sleeve thingies..." #1 - Be nice to the airplane. It gets you safely to altitude. Your "Door Fear" isn't the planes (or the door's) fault. #2 - For RW purposes, taking "grips", they are "grippers". For AFF purposes, "handling" out of control students (spin stops, roll overs, et cetera) I think "Handles" is perfectly appropriate. Thanks again, these are wonderful. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #95 November 13, 2011 Quote #1 - Be nice to the airplane. It gets you safely to altitude. Your "Door Fear" isn't the planes (or the door's) fault. In all seriousness, I have no plans to kick, slap, scratch, slander, libel or otherwise harm the door or the airplane. Quote #2 - For RW purposes, taking "grips", they are "grippers". For AFF purposes, "handling" out of control students (spin stops, roll overs, et cetera) I think "Handles" is perfectly appropriate. Thanks again, these are wonderful. You're welcome. Thanks for calling them "wonderful."My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #96 November 13, 2011 Quote (Should we tell her the jumpsuit handles are called 'grippers'?) Grippers? Since they get gripped, they should be called Grip-ees, no?In the UK we just call them 'grips'. Seems sensible to me. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobMoore 0 #97 November 13, 2011 Quote Quote (Should we tell her the jumpsuit handles are called 'grippers'?) Grippers? Since they get gripped, they should be called Grip-ees, no? In the UK we just call them 'grips'. Seems sensible to me. :) Yeah but you call an automobile hood a bonnet and skydiving gear is a kit. It's like you have a whole different language over there."For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #98 November 18, 2011 Here's the cartoon about AFF level seven. Part of me still can't believe I did it... ...or that I'm trying level eight this weekend (weather permitting).My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrubin 0 #99 November 18, 2011 Great job! Don't worry about the nervousness caused by the door. That's totally normal. The door used to freak me out too, especially when I was the one opening it. Over time I got more comfortable with it and now I have no problem sitting on the floor next to the open door. Hopefully the weather will cooperate this weekend and you can finish level eight and maybe even get a solo jump in."I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abedy 0 #100 November 18, 2011 Hehe, nice cartoon (as always). Congrats on passing. I liked the pic with skydiving duck tracking most Good luck for level 8, though that sounds interesting to me as we only have Levels 1 to 7 in Germany, then students are handed a leaflet labelled "Level 8 - Solo skydiving, what now?" But if I guess correctly your Level 8 should be pretty much the same - solo skydiving accompanied by an instructor, huh? Wish you lots of fun and looking forward to your next cartoons - reading stuff for long winter evenings The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
