shah269 0 #1 October 22, 2009 On board camera footage of a beginner canopy landing? Would really help with the visualization for a beginner! Greatly appreciated it! Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hackish 8 #2 October 23, 2009 Important parts like judging the distance and timing of the flare are pretty much impossible to capture on film. Video-debriefs shot from the ground - great idea in my non-instructor opinion. Many student operations - my DZ's included include 1-2 tandems as part of the progression. I think this is some really good training on what to expect. -Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #3 October 23, 2009 Quote my DZ's included include 1-2 tandems as part of the progression. I think this is some really good training on what to expect. How much training takes place on these tandems? Do they teach canopy checks, orienting with the DZ, and canopy control? The tandem is the ultimate hanging harness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hackish 8 #4 October 23, 2009 I believe they give the passenger an altimeter to teach altitude awareness, give them a few tasks like give a signal at a set altitude. The tandem master may allow them to try a few guided things under canopy with the toggles, turns and such. I don't know how much emphasis is given on teaching landing techniques. I believe the value is in showing them what to expect. For the record my first jump was a solo and I didn't do a tandem until many jumps after that. -Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 29 #5 October 23, 2009 there's tons of footage on you-idiot-tube check out the swoopers, thats nothing yo couldn't accomplish too seriuosly: people got it right for decades wihout video.visualisation-help The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #6 October 23, 2009 people got it right for decades wihout video.visualisation-help Well ok but winter is right around the corner and I won't be jumping till the spring and I want to have something to look at and to study till then. And you know, just because people have done with out doesn't mean it's not good for the community. Just look at the MSF's motorcycle safety class. Sure you can skip it but if you want to ride for a long time odds are it wouldn't hurt.Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #7 October 23, 2009 I think you're making it harder than it is. Its a parachute, when the ground gets close flare. If you are that scared get a radio and ask someone to talk you down.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
