CookieMonsta

I knew it wasn't a skyvan; thanks for the exact name though! That would be awesome to jump out of!

I haven't really seen any threads like this around and I apologize if this is in the wrong spot ahead of time! Anyhow, I was searching the internet for good desktop background quality skydiving shots. In particular, I was looking for someone who has done a high pull over clouds, maybe at sunset. Along with many others, variety is nice! This might be a good place to post up and great shots you have or maybe to share resources to find these awesome shots! Heres a couple I found and liked! Skyvan Type Exit: http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e174/th3forgott3n/Public/ul041kp1cito9sj7sgj1n89ul7500301609b7fe.jpg Freefall over blue water/islands: http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e174/th3forgott3n/Public/5387207067_b4186e3fb3_o.jpg

Good point, and you called it my head did not really track the heading, i just knew I was spinning slightly and tried to correct it... im sure next time ill get it!

Oh I am completely relying on what they say its just nice to hear opinions elsewhere. I do exactly as they instruct. And I also had my C-1 that I had passed put on video, however its on the DZ computer and we didnt upload it anywhere so no video for you However, on the video my body positioning looked good. Even on my first attempt the instructors could not isolate the issue. My question was really "How loose should upper body actually be" with back story as to why I needed to know this and then another question being "Has anyone else experienced it and what did they do to fix it" Sorry, not trying to be an ass especially since im new (both on these boards and to skydiving) but thats the standard cookie cutter answer i see here on these message boards! And I think ive got a total of 3:50 of freefall time, not including the one tandem I have done!

I just went through my Cat C-1 AFF course; the first attempt I had to re-try due to a weird right hand spin built into my freefall preventing the instructors to release me. I went up again the next day with thoughts that it might have been in my legs, so I focused on them and had the instructors make sure they were perfect. This time was much better however there was still a slight right hand turn built in... they were able to release me and I was stable however there was that slight turn present. My question, how loose should my upper body actually be? The instructors believe that I may have been a bit too 'stiff' even though I thought I felt fairly relaxed. They said that checking my altimeter could be causing it also, but I dont really move my arms when I check it. I would like some opinions of this and if anyone else had this issue while learning? What did you do to overcome it and become more stable?