HowardB

try putting light bungie cord on the back of a creeper and hooking it to the wall. The student has to apply pressure to the wall evenly with his feet during dive flow practice to keep the creeper away from the wall. Students get used to applying pressure in the correct direction and build muscle memory of the right way to fly instead of fighting gravity on the ground and relative wind in the air. The wheels have to be well lubricated and the floor smooth. Later take thier hands and pushing/pulling themselves forward gives them a natural reference for forward motion.

Several years ago I was making an AFF jump with a jumper from our dropzone who had just gotten his AFF rating. On the ride to altitude he asked me if I had ever worked with a J/M who I had taught to skydive and I said no. He then reminded me I had taught his FJC and been his firsy instructor. Truly a moment to remember...especialy since he was using something else I had taught him by getting me to admit to a first. I happily bought the beer and toasted my great fortune at being a small part of that! Great sport eh?