milehigheric 0 #1 February 15, 2012 I stumbled on this forum recently and I just thought I would throw up a greeting so I can get to know some people. My name is Eric, I live in Australia and jump at the beautiful byron DZ. I recently just finished my AFF so with my carton on the table I think that officially makes me a novice to the sport now haha. I'm looking forward to getting my own gear soon and many more jumps in the future...Oh and getting past these student wind restrictions with a B license. I respect why they are there but god they can be frustrating when for the most part wind is gusting just over the limits and your grounded. -Eric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kcjen24 0 #2 February 15, 2012 Dealing with the same thing here in Kansas... wind, wind and more wind! Hang in there - and welcome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #3 February 16, 2012 Welcome to the forums! Respect the wind and don't push your limits, there's always another day you can jump. 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
milehigheric 0 #4 February 17, 2012 Yeah I had one landing recently where the wind unexpectedly picked up on approach (roughly 20 gusting 25). The approach felt good but the wind swung around just before flare and I nearly ate dirt....managed to recover and land half decent somehow though. It was enough to convince me why student restrictions exist anyway. That has been the biggest challenge in the start actually. I come from an aviation background and at first it was very intimidating that a bad decision can not be fixed with a go around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
