baronn 111 #51 February 22, 2009 makes Ya'wonder how it woulda' been handled if it was a dude. We've all seen that behavior @ a DZ b4. Unfortunate it has to happen. A word may be needed, but it doesn't have to be deroguertory(?) Nobody wants to get hurt. Simply helping a person understand this so they can make a better informed decision is what it should be about. No wonder the sport is losing so many people each yr. Who needs to spend as much as this fun costs and be made to feel like crap? Just a side note, if a student doesn't pass a level, who really failed, the instructor or the student? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #52 February 25, 2009 Quote... if a student doesn't pass a level, who really failed, the instructor or the student? NeitherMy reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #53 February 25, 2009 QuoteQuote... if a student doesn't pass a level, who really failed, the instructor or the student? Neither everybody wins, both get to jump again, the DZ makes a lot of money for an extra training jump ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #54 February 25, 2009 Quote QuoteHow do YOU tell a student that a repeat is necessary? I explain exactly what the Targeted Learning Objectives I need to see before we do the jump, then during video debrief I ask them if they thought they completed the TLO's. Most will deside for themselves as to whether they need to repeat. That wouldn't have worked on me... I'd have failed myself on three or four levels that my instructors passed me on. To me pass equals perfect, but to them pass equaled met the objectives. I'd land and say "OMG that dive sucked!" and the instructor would be looking at me saying "what are you talking about?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #55 February 25, 2009 Quote That wouldn't have worked on me... I'd have failed myself on three or four levels that my instructors passed me on. To me pass equals perfect, but to them pass equaled met the objectives. I'd land and say "OMG that dive sucked!" and the instructor would be looking at me saying "what are you talking about?" You were probably one that needed to be assured it is ok for you to do a solo...... www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
