Flyer2Diver 0 #1 March 18, 2004 Greetings all - Well there I was in Las Vegas last weekend, doing some aerobatics flight lessons in an Extra 300 and having a great time, and it just so happened that my instructor had been a professional skydiver in a past life. He suggested that I try a jump. You can probably all guess what happened next. I ended up doing two tandem jumps and having an fantastic time! Now back in NY where it's been snowing (ugh!) - can't wait for warmer weather so I can start training. (probably at The Ranch) Blue Skies (and warm weather!), John_______________________________ 30005KT 10SM SKC 23/05 A3006 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #2 March 18, 2004 GREAT another one comes over to really flying.... there is an adage... If you REALLY want to fly....GET OUT of the airplane. Have fun and listen carefully to your instructors. I was just up the road from Vegas this last weekend at the lucky Boogie in Mesquite NV.. I got in 14 jumps in that BEAUTIFUL sunny sky. Stay safe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #3 March 18, 2004 Welcome, John! To the sport and to the forums, that is! Out of curiosity, who was your aerobatic instructor? Good lucj in your training - don't wait too long! Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlyFox 0 #4 March 18, 2004 Congrats on your jumps and welcome to the forum. *****Why would anyone jump from a perfectly good airplane? Because it isn't much fun if it's broke.**** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 March 18, 2004 Welcome to the forums! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flyer2Diver 0 #6 March 18, 2004 QuoteWelcome, John! Out of curiosity, who was your aerobatic instructor? Thanks - My instructor was Craig Fordem of The Aerobatic Experience - I had an awesome time doing aerobatics too - pulling G's is a blast! QuoteGood lucj in your training - don't wait too long! Thanks - I just need the weather to cooperate. I'm itching to get started! John_______________________________ 30005KT 10SM SKC 23/05 A3006 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #7 March 19, 2004 "HI!" If riding in plane is flying then riding in a boat is swimming, experience the element...... welcome to the element and DZ.com ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flyer2Diver 0 #8 March 20, 2004 When I did my first jump it was just for the thrill of it. I had no idea, and I'm sure most whuffos have no idea, what a great group of people are involved in the sport! Thanks! Blue Skies John Attached is a pic from the video of my first jump._______________________________ 30005KT 10SM SKC 23/05 A3006 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireflyer 0 #9 March 21, 2004 Welcome to the forums. And I hear you with the weather. Ugh... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
