schattenjaeger 0 #1 October 21, 2003 I just had my first real "PLF or get seriously hurt" landing on jump number 7:) Immediately following my first stand-up landing to, what a day! I flared a bit high, got down to about my chest with the flare, realized it was high, and with a typical intelligent student reaction, I popped the toggles pretty much all the way up. And downnnn went my nose! Feet and knees together, legs bent and flexed, went ahead and finished out the flare for what it was worth, but it was obvious I was coming in hard(thankfully with lots of forward momentum to make this next part easier), feet touched, and I rolled over my left shoulder, and wound up rolling over again on my side for good measure. Stood up and waved to the crowd to let 'em know I was ok. Everybody who saw complimented my reaction, and I was quickly sobered up when a couple of people pointed out that I probably would have broken something without the PLF...and with the PLF I walked away with style points. So, important lesson learned of the day: Landing will always be the most dangerous part, the parachute just makes it a bit less dangerous! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,123 #2 October 21, 2003 Quotewith the PLF I walked away with style points. Got video? Thanks for posting that, and glad you're not posting another "tough lesson to learn" story. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ChileRelleno 0 #3 October 21, 2003 Koodos! Situational awareness is everything. ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 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
wmw999 2,123 #2 October 21, 2003 Quotewith the PLF I walked away with style points. Got video? Thanks for posting that, and glad you're not posting another "tough lesson to learn" story. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #3 October 21, 2003 Koodos! Situational awareness is everything. ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
