George_ORH 0 #1 August 14, 2009 I passed my level 7aff last sunday and am all fired up about it! I've been reading on here for a while and now know I'm going to have lots of questions! haha. I hope to get in at least 2 jumps this weekend (hoping for 3). For everyones enjoyment,,,I'm uploading a pic of me and my sexy pink helmet....UG. haha... Had to have fun with it! Love this sport!***Due to recent cutbacks, The light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off*** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruss06 0 #2 August 14, 2009 That looks like Skydive Alabama's pretty pink helmet.. Congrats on passing... Hope to see you at the Drop Zone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlucus 0 #3 August 14, 2009 And the background looks like Skydive Alabama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
George_ORH 0 #4 August 14, 2009 Haha, Yep, That Skydive Alabama! I'm hoping to get there as soon as I can sunday!***Due to recent cutbacks, The light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off*** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sergeantpowers 0 #5 August 14, 2009 Congrats dude! I'm on level 3 (at Skydive Alabama, no less), had to repeat it last Sunday but I'm hoping to be able to get out there tomorrow morning and knock it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlucus 0 #6 August 14, 2009 Come hit up SD Opelika and say hello. I don't make it out to Cullman very often, I prefer the Farm for my turbine addiction, but Cullman is still a good place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artard 0 #7 August 15, 2009 Congrats dude! I'm hoping to graduate from AFF tomorrow and am planning on wearing a pink helmet as well http://www.mixcloud.com/prajna http://vimeo.com/avidya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 417 #8 August 16, 2009 QuoteI passed my level 7aff last sunday and am all fired up about it! You go, homie! Now go learn, learn, learn!!Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artard 0 #9 August 16, 2009 Update: none of the pink helmets were big enough for my noggin but I graduated http://www.mixcloud.com/prajna http://vimeo.com/avidya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hckimball 0 #10 August 16, 2009 dude, youre on level 7 on aff and youre still using a radio to fly your pattern??? i thought u had to fly unassisted to pass aff? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sangi 0 #11 August 16, 2009 Congrats dude! Now the hard part in skydiving begins..."Dream as you'll live forever, live as you'll die today." James Dean Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artard 0 #12 August 16, 2009 Quotedude, youre on level 7 on aff and youre still using a radio to fly your pattern??? i thought u had to fly unassisted to pass aff? I know you're talking to the other dude but I had a radio for all of my AFF jumps but they stopped giving me directions after my first couple, it was just there in case of emergency or for them to yell at me in case I was doing something stupid (which fortunately never happened)http://www.mixcloud.com/prajna http://vimeo.com/avidya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
George_ORH 0 #13 August 17, 2009 I think that was level 3 for that picture (didn't have any from later on). I got rid of the radio after that I believe- It was just there that time, "just in case".***Due to recent cutbacks, The light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off*** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyPainter 0 #14 August 17, 2009 QuoteI passed my level 7aff last sunday and am all fired up about it! ****>> CONGRATS, Dude! I was cleared for SOLO status this weekend, too! Saving my first solo jump for next weekend. Now we can begin to learn more!Live deliberately; Dare greatly; Land gently SkyPainter SOS 1304, POPS 10695, DS 118 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites George_ORH 0 #15 August 17, 2009 Well my first "solo" jump yesterday was fun/strange/exciting/scary/enlightening/calming/lonely...and so forth. I'm so used to jumping with an instructor , it was odd being out there by myself... And I just did a "fun" jump so I didn't have anything tech to do, I felt like I had a TON of time! My 2nd jump I did some 360's and tracking.***Due to recent cutbacks, The light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off*** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites piratemike 0 #16 August 17, 2009 QuoteWell my first "solo" jump yesterday was fun/strange/exciting/scary/enlightening/calming/lonely...and so forth. I'm so used to jumping with an instructor , it was odd being out there by myself... And I just did a "fun" jump so I didn't have anything tech to do, I felt like I had a TON of time! My 2nd jump I did some 360's and tracking. I remember my first solo pretty well. It was so long! Congratulations on the accomplishment! Hopefully I see you at a boogie somewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites propacker 0 #17 August 17, 2009 now that you have a solo out of the way - pay a little exrta and get a coach to go with you - you will learn a lot more if you are with someone than by yourself. our dropzone requires a coach on jumps 8 - 18 and you have skills to learn on each one. have fun up there and be safe 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
George_ORH 0 #15 August 17, 2009 Well my first "solo" jump yesterday was fun/strange/exciting/scary/enlightening/calming/lonely...and so forth. I'm so used to jumping with an instructor , it was odd being out there by myself... And I just did a "fun" jump so I didn't have anything tech to do, I felt like I had a TON of time! My 2nd jump I did some 360's and tracking.***Due to recent cutbacks, The light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off*** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piratemike 0 #16 August 17, 2009 QuoteWell my first "solo" jump yesterday was fun/strange/exciting/scary/enlightening/calming/lonely...and so forth. I'm so used to jumping with an instructor , it was odd being out there by myself... And I just did a "fun" jump so I didn't have anything tech to do, I felt like I had a TON of time! My 2nd jump I did some 360's and tracking. I remember my first solo pretty well. It was so long! Congratulations on the accomplishment! Hopefully I see you at a boogie somewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
propacker 0 #17 August 17, 2009 now that you have a solo out of the way - pay a little exrta and get a coach to go with you - you will learn a lot more if you are with someone than by yourself. our dropzone requires a coach on jumps 8 - 18 and you have skills to learn on each one. have fun up there and be safe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites