livendive 8 #1 January 15, 2009 I'm not referring to any individual jump, as I assume at least most of us hope to provide our student a positive, safe(ish), educational experience. I'm curious more about broad-based views along the lines of, "I am a skydiving instructor because I want to ....". Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #2 January 15, 2009 My goal, for every one of my Student's, is to train and mentor them to be my replacment. I have had a few that will be able too. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #3 January 15, 2009 I want to make this sport as safe as possible, by working with students and grooming safer skydivers from jump number one onward. It's purely self preservation, really... I've seen too many jumpers that scare the shit out of me in the sky, just want to keep my odds of being taken out by someone acting stupid to a minimum Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #4 January 16, 2009 Quote "I am a skydiving instructor because I want to ....". ...get rich and be famous. Seriously - I am a skydiving instructor because I want to be a part of as many students introduction to this sport as possible. There's nothing quite like the look on a student's face when they land from a good skydive; it's really cool to be a part of that. And it is an incredible feeling to jump with someone who is struggling with a category and see them finally "get it." They also keep me excited about skydiving. I just can't be around people who are that stoked to be in the air and not be stoked about jumping myself. It's also damn cool to geek my boyfriend over the student's back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #5 January 16, 2009 I am a skydiving instructor for all the money and hot chicks and other free stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #6 January 16, 2009 I teach because I want my students to love the sport just as much as I do, and ultimately - for just as long as I do. If I can't do that, at least I can show them why I love it so much. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #7 January 16, 2009 Quote There's nothing quite like the look on a student's face when they land from a good skydive; it's really cool to be a part of that. And it is an incredible feeling to jump with someone who is struggling with a category and see them finally "get it." Quote I want to make this sport as safe as possible, by working with students and grooming safer skydivers from jump number one onward. It's purely self preservation, really... the two primary motivators for me, as well. "The look" is priceless, and I'd like to help others become more safe, therefore preserving my ownself. Learning, experiencing, and paying it forward...'s what makes most things worthwhile... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #8 January 16, 2009 Quote "I am a skydiving instructor because I want to ....". Eat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #9 January 18, 2009 Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Reply To -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I am a skydiving instructor because I want to ....". -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eat. I started skydiving in general, as a career. My first jumpo was on the NZ Skydiving school. My intention has always been to make money, inadvertantly I developed a love for the sport and a passion to fulfull the expectations (within reason) of each customer I have. Skydiving is a great job, passtime and passion. I really don't know what I would do without it now!"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divnswoop 0 #10 January 19, 2009 I have been greatly disappointed by what some "Instructors" have shared with me recently. Sad that some do not understand what it means to be a professional.....and that when you are paid to do something, it is your job to do it. But we are all skydivers right? BSBD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SStewart 13 #11 January 19, 2009 I dislocated my shoulder skiing and I am having surgery this Thursday. My goal is aggressive rehab and getting back in the air by summer. I have been a rated instructor for over twenty years so this would be my first summer missed since 1987 if I don't reach my goal. If all goes well I should be jumping by June-July.Onward and Upward! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 0 #12 January 26, 2009 Don't die, don't kill my students, Help them progress, and chances are they'll pass the favor along. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyshimas 0 #13 February 2, 2009 "and allow them to realize the only diffence between them and me, is time." one of the best lines I'v ever read on this forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Croc 0 #14 February 15, 2009 1. A safe skydive for us both 2. A fun skydive for us both and 3. Maybe we each learn a little."Here's a good specimen of my own wisdom. Something is so, except when it isn't so." Charles Fort, commenting on the many contradictions of astronomy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
