keefusa 0 #1 August 27, 2001 Not that passing level 1 is a huge accomplishment, but I am fairly proud of one thing. I stuck the landing. I didn't even take a step...two feet down, standing straight up. That felt good. I did a tandem previous to that, and that's fun. But there's no other feeling in the world that compares to being flipped (ever so gently) vertical, looking up at an inflating rainbow colored canopy, and a hot pink slider inching towards your face. None of it compares to the experience of the first jump, but the first jump doesn't come close to the feeling of accomplishment of landing your first solo canopy. Level 2, here I come... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #2 August 27, 2001 welcome to the Real world...MarcBecause I fly, I envy no man on earth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donna 0 #3 August 28, 2001 Congratulations!! It's great, isn't it?? Have fun on level II and let us know how it goes!Skies,D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #4 August 28, 2001 QuoteNot that passing level 1 is a huge accomplishment Um, yes it is. It's a really big deal. You've just taken the step into the realm of the unimaginable, the intense, the incredible. You will never be the same. You will always know flight.It's a really big deal. Be proud of yourself. I know we are proud of you!!!!!!!!!!Congratulations!!!!!!!!ciels-Michele"What of the dreams that never die? Turn to your left at the end of the sky". ~e e cummings~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #5 August 28, 2001 Of course it is a big deal!!! Congrats. I look forward to hearing about your level two!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nimbus 0 #6 August 28, 2001 I third that big deal!well done, and here's to many more & all safe ones!Larissa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #7 August 28, 2001 I have to agree with the previous posts...BIG DEAL. You have done something that we understand but very few others do, thus we are proud of you. I am very proud of the landing as I never stood one up while on student status...Keep up the good work and keep us posted.Blue Skies and Happy Landings,Lisa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rainman 0 #8 August 28, 2001 If I counted right, I'd have to fifth that BIG DEAL!!!!! (Not talking about amendments or volumes here I'm sure lots and lots of people would love to skydive but they're just too scared to take that first step!!Congratulations!!!Ramon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #9 August 28, 2001 Yes it's a big deal! I mean level one is an accomplishment for normal people. Hell, you're from Alabama! You had to work a lot harder than the rest of the world given the average IQ in that state. It's amazing people from Alabama can drive to the drop zone safely(well I guess it is a little easier driving a tractor) much less jump from an airplane and live."The cab driver said... he recognized my girly by the back of her head" -Beasty BoysClay 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
freeflir29 0 #9 August 28, 2001 Yes it's a big deal! I mean level one is an accomplishment for normal people. Hell, you're from Alabama! You had to work a lot harder than the rest of the world given the average IQ in that state. It's amazing people from Alabama can drive to the drop zone safely(well I guess it is a little easier driving a tractor) much less jump from an airplane and live."The cab driver said... he recognized my girly by the back of her head" -Beasty BoysClay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
