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And a full quote for just this, nothing to contribute to the topic? Sad. The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks

...is: Arching. Who'da thunk? OK, has one flaw. What about freeflying women? But here you read: https://www.livescience.com/60780-posture-arched-backs-attractiveness.html Hugs, Hannah The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks

The season is coming to a close -- at least here in Germany -- and it is time to reflect. And since I had a really strange encounter in freefall this year I thought this might be an interesting thread. Here we go: I was making a tandem jump. The student had a good position and no video flyer to be considered so I waited tossing the drogue and... in about 3800 meters (~ 12,500 ft) it happened: Someone had let off two helium balloons with their threads knotted together and a piece of paper (probably a birthday or wedding wish?) attached. And we were heading towards it at almost terminal speed. It happened so fast but I saw it very clearly, stretched my legs and... pfffft it went past us at insane speed. I don't think anything bad would have happened (but I'd rather not find out actually) however I was shocked, looked up (in vain, of course) and then tossed the drogue. WooHoo, huh? So, anything unusual you encountered in freefall? Hugs, Hannah The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks

Short follow-up Hannah has now made more than 250 tandem jumps since "out" full time, 650+ in total. Oh, and I now often wait until 3500 meters or even longer before tossing the drogue. Old girl capable of changing habits Living happily, still college teacher, still married. Twice a granny by now. See pics attached, hope you'll enjoy. Hugs to you all, Hannah

Well, there are things worse than being ogled Oh, two tandems today (then weather hold and call-off eventually) but I got kissed by one of my students. A twenty-something cuuuute girl Hugs, Hannah The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks

Aww, thanks so much

Thanks so much. Transitioning was -- eventually -- a question of death or live my true self. So seen, it wasn't that brave Hugs, Hannah The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks

I bet it is. All men should make such experience for a week. Or live as a woman for a week. (And vice versa...) For me, now with body and mind aligned, it feels more and more fine to be the target of flirtation. And, if the guy is good-looking and well-groomed, I " give in" to a certain extent. OTOH, I am also (still) into women. Which makes me kinda bi I reckon. I am curious where this journey is gonna lead me Hugs, Hannah The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks

Wow, that pic was not enough? Hmmm... Hugs, Hannah The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks

Wow, looking attractive. Something in return. Hugs, Hannah The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks

Hi folks, I am back in the air and have made about 50 tandem jumps this year so far. See pic attached. (Ywes, we all look not very flattering in freefall and hence the second pic.) Things have changed a lot since my coming out here: I now understand on a very practical way that leverage and techniques are essential for female TIs. 3 years of estrogen (and testosterone even lower than most cisgender (i.e. natal) women) really have an impact on your physiology despite all working out in the gym. Students now are even more open, not few of them confide their anxiety or even very personal information in me and this is so rewarding. I also need to get used to men hitting on me. Wolf whistling, "the male gaze" and flirtation (up to invitation for a cuppa) -- it takes time to get used to. Sometimes, it feels good. Sometimes, I now -- in a very practical way -- see that society still is objectifying women. But heck, that is life

Aww, thanks so much. The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks

Huh, huh

No, this is a TearDrop VIPER and the riser covers are exactly in the position they ought to be after opening.

Well, had to go under the knife again (on 24 Feb 2016) but now I am back in the air again, see pix. Will resume tandems in a fortnight, cleared by doctor and meeting all other requirements. Life is good, great, right and I get a lot of glances from both men and women, so all the effort was worth it I guess, see pic #4