alp27 0 #1 July 2, 2011 Still buzzing.... Wat a day :D Vids to follow next week guys Blue skiesEveryone dies.... not everyone lives!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 2 #2 July 2, 2011 Good job, that's the way it should happen. Get three more on your next round.Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrmrangers 0 #3 July 2, 2011 Congrats! It only keeps on getting better!Wait , I pull what first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alp27 0 #4 July 2, 2011 Thanks guys :)Everyone dies.... not everyone lives!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyflower_bloom 0 #5 July 3, 2011 congrats!! glad you nailed 'em and had a good time. it's always nice when they provide video debrief of student jumps too. keep us posted!! blue ones, R"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." Gandhi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alp27 0 #6 July 3, 2011 Quote congrats!! glad you nailed 'em and had a good time. it's always nice when they provide video debrief of student jumps too. keep us posted!! blue ones, R Yeah I had a video guy jump with us on 1 and 3... Plus the affi's both videoed it. Flared at 30foot on jump 1, heavy heavy landing - wont do that again, spot on for 2 and 3 but had line twists on jump 3 but kicked um out Is it normal to brick it at the door? Once out I LOVE it, under canopy I LOVE it.... But when the engines cut back and the door opens I'm filled with terror. Once I push off and level out and smiling all the way down!! I'm hoping to go back this afternoon to get a few more in :DEveryone dies.... not everyone lives!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrmrangers 0 #7 July 3, 2011 Don't sweat it, it's very normal. Think about it you are hurling yourself out of an airplane!! If you weren't nervous he first bunch of times I'd be worried about you!Wait , I pull what first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyflower_bloom 0 #8 July 3, 2011 Oh, yea. BTDT Naw, just messing with you. But yes, the second that door opens and cold wind blasts and the pilot gives the cut and light is sheer terror- I always just focused on my breathing and thought happy thoughts about how awesome I was gonna feel the second I was out of that airplane! Keep it at and keep us posted! Oh and flare timing can take awhile to work out, esp if you are jumping different rental and student rigs with different performance, don't worry too much about it (but remember to always do it! lol). I've heard some advice from the more experienced folks that if it becomes an ongoing issue you can have someone actually watch or video your landings and they can tell you what you might not otherwise notice that is impacting the flare. Your instructors are a great resource it sounds like, as is the SIM (free online too!) "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." Gandhi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alp27 0 #9 July 3, 2011 Quote Oh, yea. BTDT Naw, just messing with you. But yes, the second that door opens and cold wind blasts and the pilot gives the cut and light is sheer terror- I always just focused on my breathing and thought happy thoughts about how awesome I was gonna feel the second I was out of that airplane! Keep it at and keep us posted! Oh and flare timing can take awhile to work out, esp if you are jumping different rental and student rigs with different performance, don't worry too much about it (but remember to always do it! lol). I've heard some advice from the more experienced folks that if it becomes an ongoing issue you can have someone actually watch or video your landings and they can tell you what you might not otherwise notice that is impacting the flare. Your instructors are a great resource it sounds like, as is the SIM (free online too!) I love my instructors... hey i passed the first 3 no problem. that door is scary but the moment im out of it is heaven. Cant beleive i flared at 30 feet tho... it was jump 1 but even so it was stupid.... my lef is still sore but i hit hard and it could have been a whole lot worse, lucky i guess thanks for the advice :DEveryone dies.... not everyone lives!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
