k2everest

Flying a canopy, Landing, getting back from a bad spot, packing, body flight, judging wind direction? What is your weak point in skydiving? Some other weakness? What are you doing to remedy the problem?

Thanks, for the great insights here; has helped to clarify my thinking and decision

Can you tell me the pros and cons of wearing gloves, or not wearing gloves? What do you prefer and why?

What injury have you sustained while skydiving, and what would you recommend to others to avoid that injury?

How much to tip...I will be doing AFF program... What advice would you give concerning tipping instructor? How much, and should I tip after every level, or at the end? Would appreciate up to date advice on this subject.

How much to tip...I will be doing AFF program... What advice would you give concerning tipping instructor? How much, and should I tip after every level, or at the end? Would appreciate up to date advice on this subject.

I have suffered from hyper-thyroid symptoms as well. I am currently working with a nutritionist who is following the pioneering work of MD David Brownstein. Two medical doctors David Brownstein and Guy Abraham have done extensive work on Thyroid issues and have come to the conclusion that most Americans need much more iodine than they are getting. The Thyroid gland needs iodine. They argue that the American diet is very low In Iodine. And table salt does not give us the amount of iodine we need. They have had much success treating patients who have either hyper or hypo —thyroid issues. You can read his book— OVERCOMING THYROID DISORDERS BY David Brownstein (order at Amazon.com). He has an updated version of this book but you may have to contact his office. Understand I am not a Doctor, but the Iodine treatments I have been receiving have been a great help to me. They use a product called Iodoral which is a combination of Iodine and Iodide. Do not go out and just start taking Iodine from the drug store. Dr. Brownstein has a Web site: http://www.drbrownstein.com. I would recommend his book or DVD’s on the subject of Iodine and the Thyroid They also have another Web site: http://www.optimox.com/pics/Iodine/opt_Research_I.shtml You can look at their articles on the history of Iodine use. The articles are a bit technical.

Hello Bill, I am someone new to the world of skydiving...I find your Laws very informative. Is there a "Booth Law # 3"? Please let us know! Thanks

Hello All, Is is customary to tip video/photographers? And if so---how much? Thanks K2

Hello, How does an AFF student exit out of a Cessna 206? Thanks

Hello, I thought of doing some tunnel work as I progress through AFF. Is there much of a difference between the Tunnel at Las Vegas(Flyaway), and the Tunnel at Orlando (Skyventure)? What tunnel would be best as I work through AFF? Las Vegas is closer to where I live but if Orlando is better for coaching I'd go there. Thanks for your advice.

Hello, I will be doing my AFF soon. I have 3 options near where I live in California. I can do My AFF at the following locations: 1) Parachute Center Lodi, California 2) Bay Area Skydiving in Byron, CA 3) Adventure Center Skydiving in Hollister, CA I have heard it is best to do an AFF at a drop-zone that is geared somewhat to students? Any advice or experience concerning AFF and where you would recommend doing my AFF would be appreciated. Thanks, k2everest

Thanks for the reply. I am hearing that it costs too much for some Drop Zones to be USPA members. I have no idea what fees are involved to be a DZ listed member with the USPA. Thanks for all the imput.

Lisa, Thank you for the information on various DZ's and USPA instuctors. Thanks, Steve

Cajones, Thanks for taking the time to answer my question. All the Best Steve