R1DOC 0 #1 March 31, 2009 I did AFF level 1 and 2 this past weekend. Both were done tandem. I have to admit I was terrified on the exit for the first jump but after we were belly down I was fine and meet all of the objectives of the jump. The second was supposed to be solo but my instructor feel a tandem jump would be better because of my exit fear. The second jump was much better after knowing what to expect. This week I will do solo levels 3-5 depending on the weather. The reason I was scared on the exit for the first jump was that I felt such a drop out of the plane until we stabilized. The second jump I felt only a small drop. Most people say they don't feel a drop so I wonder if it was just mental. I am nervous about the first solo exit this week, but I want to get it over with so I can relax alittle. Overall it is more of an intense experience than I thought it would be. I feel like I have something to prove to myself now as I feel "Never give up Never surrender". I let you all know how it goes. Anyone have a similar experience? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #2 March 31, 2009 Congrats on the jumps! It always good to get your first jump of the day out of the way and then its easyer on the secound exit of the day. Im still a scared little bitch Have fun on your next jumps!! It gets better and better! Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #3 March 31, 2009 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
Peej 0 #4 March 31, 2009 Welcome to the forums Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lenzo 0 #5 March 31, 2009 congrats on your jumps!!!.learn all you can do not be afraid to ask questions.remember to have fun.Smile,pull,land Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R1DOC 0 #6 April 2, 2009 So today I did AFF 3 and 4 here in Ohio. It was alittle windy (15mph), but I was able to control the canopy well with walking landings. Like I stated in my previous posts I was very nervous about my exits as these were going to be my first non-tandem ones. We were flying a c-182. To my chagrin the exit were easy and strait forward and all objectives were met. The first exit today I was shaking before the big plung but the on the second I was more excited than nervous. In the end the "good old", arch was what the exit was all about. Thanks for all the support, this forum rocks!! Now only 21 jumps to go for Class A License. Hopefully i'll do it all in the next 1-2 months. I'll be in Las Vegas April 30th, May 1st,2nd,3rd. Any drop zone recommendations to add a jump to the books? Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmills0705 0 #7 April 3, 2009 Congrats and welcome! The weather is just started to get nice here in the mid-west (I am in Indiana) so you should get to jump more regularly. I have never been out to Vegas, but I think a lot of DZ's around there are tandem only. I am sure others will give you some good advice. You also might ask on the places to jump forums. Good luck! It's a blast!Kim Mills USPA D21696 Tandem I, AFF I and Static Line I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R1DOC 0 #8 May 24, 2009 Just letting you all know as of yesterday I am Class A license certified. A little less than 2 months to do it all. I'm going to be apart of this family for a long time. Next step: buy a rig. Thanks for all the support!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lenzo 0 #9 May 24, 2009 congrats on your A license.!!!I got my B license friday so we are both celebrating.Smile,pull,land Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
