Noob Cartoons: Skydiving Duck

[Abedy 0]

Nice, as always
I liked pic #3 most, too funny.

2 tips I would give to students here - I don't know your DZ so take this with caution and just consider it ideas to talk about with your instructors:

- If you notice you are a little away you might pull 100 m (300 ft) higher.
- In a classic jump run you fly home with the wind. In that case you might apply the brakes a little (1/3 to 1/2) and will notice you fly slower but you sink way slower and due to the wind pushing you you get further than in full-flight mode.

And one thing: You forgot the steering lines in pic #5.

The sky is not the limit. The ground is.

The Society of Skydiving Ducks

[Namowal 0]

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Nice, as always
I liked pic #3 most, too funny.

Thanks. I almost left it out because I thought it might be misinterpreted as me being treated rudely (which wasn't the case at all- they were very nice about it) but I figured it was so cartoony that people would guess that I was joking.

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2 tips I would give to students here - I don't know your DZ so take this with caution and just consider it ideas to talk about with your instructors...:

I like when advice here comes with the "check with your instructors" reminder. Always a good idea. I'll check with them.

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And one thing: You forgot the steering lines in pic #5.

Why, those are invisible "stealth" steering lines, of course.

Actually that image took a long time to draw, with the perspective and me trying to get it to look something like the actual drop zone and beyond. Funny with all the attention to detail that I'd still forget a detail. I suppose I should have drawn the altimeter too. D'oh!

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[oldwomanc6 60]

And one thing: You forgot the steering lines in pic #5.

Why, those are invisible "stealth" steering lines, of course.

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There is always a critic. Sheeesh!

BTW, enjoyed it as usual.

lisa
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And one thing: You forgot the steering lines in pic #5.

Why, those are invisible "stealth" steering lines, of course.

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There is always a critic. Sheeesh!

Might I add that I redrew the hands several times because I didn't like how they looked. Yet I left out the toggles. Tsk tsk.

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BTW, enjoyed it as usual.

Thanks!

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[Abedy 0]

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Actually that image took a long time to draw, with the perspective and me trying to get it to look something like the actual drop zone and beyond.

It's very close to the actual impression one gets when flying their canopy.

BTW: If you get hold of Skydive University's "Basic Canopy Flight" video, watch it - they show (in a very descriptive manner how you can find out where you are going to land. ("Find the spot that doesn't move (neither up nor down)") This is also a valuable tool, especially when you find yourself a little off the DZ. This topic might also be dealt with in other videos, but I can imagine your DZ has a copy of the one I mentioned.

P.S.: Never mind the stealth steering lines, I was just being nitpickerish

The sky is not the limit. The ground is.

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[Tink1717 2]

Your strips are awesome. We've needed something like this for a long time.

Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off.
-The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!)
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Actually that image took a long time to draw, with the perspective and me trying to get it to look something like the actual drop zone and beyond.

It's very close to the actual impression one gets when flying their canopy.

BTW: If you get hold of Skydive University's "Basic Canopy Flight" video, watch it - they show (in a very descriptive manner how you can find out where you are going to land. ("Find the spot that doesn't move (neither up nor down)") This is also a valuable tool, especially when you find yourself a little off the DZ. This topic might also be dealt with in other videos, but I can imagine your DZ has a copy of the one I mentioned.

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll look for it.

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P.S.: Never mind the stealth steering lines, I was just being nitpickerish

No worries!

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Your strips are awesome. We've needed something like this for a long time.

Thanks, Tink1717.

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[Namowal 0]

I attempted my graduation dive. But did I pass? Inquiring minds want to know!

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[Squeak 17]

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I attempted my graduation dive. But did I pass? Inquiring minds want to know!

I already know

You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky)
My Life ROCKS!
How's yours doing?

[jgoose71 0]

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I attempted my graduation dive. But did I pass? Inquiring minds want to know!

Love the picture of you in the hanging harness. Although, I don't think I've ever seen anyone having that good of a time during a cut away though....

"There is an art, it says, or, rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss."
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I already know

You have insider information!

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Love the picture of you in the hanging harness. Although, I don't think I've ever seen anyone having that good of a time during a cut away though....SlySlySly

I think the fact that said "cutaway" was only two feet about the ground made it more entertaining.

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[LisaH 0]

Be yourself!
MooOOooOoo

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Heh heh

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[tmccann 1]

Nice to meet you in person!

[peanut_gallery 0]

I got 40 min in the tunnel and am always completely stable and you would never guess that I do a running man every time I let go of the wing of our 182. Which then makes me go all katywampus for a second or so till I make myself remember how to be stable, i.e actually arch.

Good luck on the next one!

[ryoder 1,590]

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Not her;
The bill is too small.

"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

[Abedy 0]

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The bill is too small.

Maybe it was a cold day? Aw wait, that was this male thing...

The sky is not the limit. The ground is.

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[Guest]

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I've been posting cartoons about my tandem and beginning AFF jumps in the "Introductions" forum, but it's been suggested I post them here, even though I'm far from a liscenced skydiver. So if you haven't seen them, and want to follow my misadventures (I'm a natural chicken so this doesn't come easy for me) here they are.


SkyDiving Duck: Chicken of the Sky

SkyDiving Duck III: Parachuting School (Chicken of the Sky, AFF version)

Skydiving Duck IV: Shakes on a Plane (AFF Level 2)

Skydiving Duck V: Altitude! Altitude! Altitude! (AFF 3, attempt 1))

Skydiving Duck IV: AFF 3: Take two, with a Twist

First time I've seen this. Excellent, original material. Made me roar, and I don't roar easily. Can't wait to see "(Lost) Prairie Home Duck" :-D Keep up the good work!

mh
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"The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat."

[wolfriverjoe 1,523]

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Heh heh

You don't look quite as exuberant in the picture as you did in the drawing.

Keep at it, it will come. There's no shame in taking a couple more that 25 to get your "A." Which is a very good thing in my case.

And as always, thanks for the continued saga. These are great.

I kinda like how your altimeter (in the cartoon) is now turquoise.

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"~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

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First time I've seen this. Excellent, original material. Made me roar, and I don't roar easily. Can't wait to see "(Lost) Prairie Home Duck" :-D Keep up the good work!
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Thanks!

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You don't look quite as exuberant in the picture as you did in the drawing. Wink

That's nothing. In a similar photo I look like I've been stung by a bee. . Not sure what was on my mind. "Oh noes! If I pull the red handle I'll drop a whole foot!"

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Keep at it, it will come. There's no shame in taking a couple more that 25 to get your "A." Which is a very good thing in my case. Angelic

Agreed. I'd rather do the check dive 20 times till I get it right than to be awarded an "A" before I'm safe enough to jump with others.

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And as always, thanks for the continued saga. These are great.

I kinda like how your altimeter (in the cartoon) is now turquoise.

Thanks! (My alti is turquoise in real life too!)

My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons.

[wolfriverjoe 1,523]

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And as always, thanks for the continued saga. These are great.

I kinda like how your altimeter (in the cartoon) is now turquoise.

Thanks! (My alti is turquoise in real life too!)

[oldwomanc6 60]

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I've been posting cartoons about my tandem and beginning AFF jumps in the "Introductions" forum, but it's been suggested I post them here, even though I'm far from a liscenced skydiver. So if you haven't seen them, and want to follow my misadventures (I'm a natural chicken so this doesn't come easy for me) here they are.


SkyDiving Duck: Chicken of the Sky

SkyDiving Duck III: Parachuting School (Chicken of the Sky, AFF version)

Skydiving Duck IV: Shakes on a Plane (AFF Level 2)

Skydiving Duck V: Altitude! Altitude! Altitude! (AFF 3, attempt 1))

Skydiving Duck IV: AFF 3: Take two, with a Twist

First time I've seen this. Excellent, original material. Made me roar, and I don't roar easily. Can't wait to see "(Lost) Prairie Home Duck" :-D Keep up the good work!

mh
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Where the heck have you been? You might want to tune in more often. She's our own "Cartoonist Extraordinaiare"
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lisa
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FB 1023
CBDB 9

[gonzalesna 0]

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I attempted my graduation dive. But did I pass? Inquiring minds want to know!

Love the picture of you in the hanging harness. Although, I don't think I've ever seen anyone having that good of a time during a cut away though....

I did at Fitz this year...

Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie.

[Abedy 0]

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"Oh noes! If I pull the red handle I'll drop a whole foot!"

...and after dropping a whole foot you will limp!!! SCNR

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I'd rather do the check dive 20 times till I get it right than to be awarded an "A" before I'm safe enough to jump with others.

The right attitude, but I'm pretty sure you'll do it next time. Finger crossed.

The sky is not the limit. The ground is.

The Society of Skydiving Ducks

[joshua.toenyes 0]

I love your cartoons! Tomorrow is my AFF Level 4 and I find myself struggling with my frog brain . It's great to read stories that are so wonderfully illustrated that I can personally relate to. I love how you brought humor to the stressful process of learning to skydive!

Thank you for sharing!