Yoshi 0 #1 May 5, 2003 Well, this weekend I took the coach course and passed! I can't wait to take some students up. I remeber how exciting it was in my first 15+ jumps to see another person in freefall (I got my licence via static line) and I cant wait to see the expressions on students faces when helping them learn how to fly their bodies. Thanks to all at Jerry's Skydiving Circus (Franklin, IN) for being so welcoming. I had a great time there and I plan to visit more often this summer! -yoshi_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #2 May 5, 2003 Kevin: Congrats! you will do well. good luck, take care and be safe.--Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #3 May 5, 2003 thanks!_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #4 May 5, 2003 Congrats!!!__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icebreaker 0 #5 May 5, 2003 Good job! Congrats! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samp76 0 #6 May 5, 2003 Damn, I missed it. I have been down there every weekend but last. Jerry's Skydiving Circus is a great place to jump at.Hopefully I will see you this summer. -Sam- Let go of the NUT!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #7 May 5, 2003 Quote Jerry's Skydiving Circus is a great place to jump at. ya, i want to come visit there, but i heard the owner of the airport won't let us swoop the pond you guys have, so i havne't found an insitive to go all that way, yet later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #8 May 5, 2003 Congrats Yoshi! Train them up now. and have fun doing it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #9 May 5, 2003 Congratulations!! It's a lot of fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #10 May 5, 2003 the pond is pretty cool, although I think the "exit" point could be shaved down a bit to make a smoother transition from water to land...but I guess a few years ago the dzo allowed a couple guys to swoop it after many many times of badgering him to allow the pond to be swooped...then they BOTH pounded in and I think one of them got hurt, so since then the dzo wont allow it... I know its a privately owned airport, so the owner prob has some say in it also. -yoshi I did find the landing area a little small compared to some other dzs, but the truck that came and picked everyone up on EVERY load was nice (even though the landing area isnt all that far away from the hanger)_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #11 May 5, 2003 as far as the coach rating it doesnt look to me like there is a spot for it in the profile... is the profile still structured off of the bic? -yoshi_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samp76 0 #12 May 5, 2003 I have personally seen the video of the pond swoop that ended all pond swoops. It looked pretty bad. If you guys ever come done there again, just ask to see the video of Mikey Mann's pond swoop and I am sure someone will try to find it. After that incident, Richard(the DZO) said no more, but thats not saying that he can't be convinced otherwise. -Sam- Let go of the NUT!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #13 May 5, 2003 personally I dont have the skills honed yet to be attempting pond swoops on every jump.. (maybe here and there when I feel really comfotable) but not all the time... I would, though, like to see it open for people who want to attempt it.. maybe this will be the season:) -yoshi_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #14 May 6, 2003 Wooo Hooo Congrats! Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #15 May 6, 2003 hey congrats of the coach rating. coaching is fun, but SL instructor is even better because you get to throw the students on their first jumps! those are the ones to remember. my personal favorite is a kid doing his first prcp and when he went to put his hand above his head he actually hit himself in the face. hahah it was hilarious and he didn't even know it. he had a bump on his nose. congrats again and also you'll notice how it makes you a better flier in return chris aka flash<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #16 May 6, 2003 yeah I plan to get my s/l rating soon... I cant wait to teach students what I have learned so far in this wonderful sport.. -yoshi_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpgod 0 #17 May 6, 2003 congrats on your new rating!! take your time and be careful. studs will surprise you when they do stupid stuff up there so watch out for yourself. but you'll enjoy chasing them around the sky especially when they back loop or something after you've completed your docks and you chase them down to break off altitude because they accelerated so fast below you. it will make your abilites improve and you will learn to be "very aggressive". have fun, be safe!! jg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #18 May 6, 2003 Actually, the DZO had said that they weren't going to allow it before Mike Mann did his graceful assault on the edge of the pond, but due to bugging and him being in the right mood that day, they got to swoop it. Of Course Mike's funny landing definately didn't help the case of anyone else in the future who might want to try to convince him to allow it. Incidentally, Mike's landing was video'd and looked bad, but he wasn't hurt at all. "Your mother's full of stupidjuice!" My Art Project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #19 May 6, 2003 well any time you are out there let rich (I think thats the dzo) know that there are a handfull of peeps at richmond that would prob make the trip up to swoop it if it was allowed:) -yoshi_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #20 May 6, 2003 Hey Coach! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy 0 #21 May 8, 2003 Congrats Yoshi! Just went through the class myself and still have ta teach a FJC before getting the rating,, also planning on getting the IAD rating,, really enjoying working with students,, can't believ how much it has taught me! Again,, Congrats bro.. Natural Born FlyerZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sducoach 0 #22 May 8, 2003 Chris, You do have an extraordinary perspective! Tell everyone at the Club that J.E. said hello and I'm waiting for my invite back! Blues, J.E.James 4:8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
