flygirl03 0 #26 March 15, 2004 QuoteFlygirl...I love that you are so motivated, even though this has been a very difficult journey for you. Nobody that has more than about 30 jumps gives a rat's behind how many jumps anyone takes to pass AFF. It doesn't matter at all later on... TRUST me. Thanks.Rosa. I know this all too well. People are impressed now when I tell them Im a private pilot with 260 + hours.. They don't care how long it took me to get that certificate. It is all just gaining experience. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #27 March 15, 2004 QuoteAlso, there is a book that you should read..."Mental training for Skydiving and Life". Absolutely! As far as relaxing goes, have you ever done yoga, any type of meditation or even Lamaze breathing flygirl? You can use those breathing techniques when you're skydiving too. At almost 1000 jumps I still spend a few minutes concentrating on my breathing during the climb to altitude, more than a few minutes when I'm doing something new, different or bigger than what I normally do. Consider building several pauses for a deep breath and a smile into your dive plan (of course talk to your instructors about this before doing it). You'll be amazed at how relaxed you can be in freefall simply by reminding yourself to breathe and smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #28 March 15, 2004 In Reply To -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also, there is a book that you should read..."Mental training for Skydiving and Life". -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cindi, I have that book, I'll bring it out to the DZ this weekend for you. It definetly helps. I know you'll get it, You have a cast of many waiting for you to solo. Luv Ya Babe!!! There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteless 1 #29 March 15, 2004 I would like to point out that I was not intending to malign the Quantum Leap dropzone, and my remarks were intended to reflect a question about the AFF program, and contributing factors that make it work as it does. I have not been to QL, and do not know any of the instructors there, so my apologies if I have unitentionally offended anyone from that organization with my comments. Bill Cole D-41 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #30 March 15, 2004 QuoteLamaze breathing LOL I couldn't relax then either BIG babies and Lots of SWEARING.. that breathing stuff didn't work Thanks Lisa. I have a hard time focusing.. tuning out the things around me.. on the plane. The few times that I have actually managed to do that, things went much better. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #31 March 15, 2004 Thanks Rick. If you are done with it I would like to borrow it. LOL, if I can stay focused on it long enough to Read it ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elpeludo 0 #32 March 15, 2004 Keep on heading for your skydiving goals! Hopefully ya' will be ready to attend WFFC in the near future too!!! May we someday meet and get our "knees in the breeze"! sincerely, el peludo[email] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #33 March 15, 2004 QuoteKeep on heading for your skydiving goals! Hopefully ya' will be ready to attend WFFC in the near future too!!! May we someday meet and get our "knees in the breeze"! sincerely, el peludo[email] I am going to WFFC, whether I can jump or not. I will be there ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinjackflash 0 #34 March 15, 2004 I've got that book Rosa, and not only is it incredible for skydving, but even more so for everything else. Good read it is. peace, JackIt's a gas, gas, gas... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinjackflash 0 #35 March 15, 2004 Nah Bill, I don't think anyone was taking it that way. You make some good points and I could see where that could become an issue. In this case though these guys are all about safety and they will do everything they can to make sure the skydiver is capable when they go out that door on there own. peace and warmth, JackIt's a gas, gas, gas... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #36 March 15, 2004 QuoteIn this case though these guys are all about safety and they will do everything they can to make sure the skydiver is capable when they go out that door on there own. That was Extremely evident in their Safety Day sessions, yesterday. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #37 March 15, 2004 Quotemy apologies if I have unitentionally offended anyone We still love you, Bill!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flygirl03 0 #38 March 15, 2004 Looking forward to the day you come out and Jump with me at my DZ!!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tbrown 26 #39 March 15, 2004 I'd be happy to make a load with you, at QL, or Perris, or anywhere else. Can't tell you much about AFF, as I came up in the seventies under the old static line & gradually increasing freefall system, but it took me something like 32 jumps and one sprained ankle to get off student status. There's no escaping what I've always called the "ugly duckling" phase, it's just been moved around some by modern training methods. But you'll get through it and fly like a swan. Just never forget it and ALWAYS have compassion on those who follow you as they suffer through the same worries. This is your year, be safe and enjoy it. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flygirl03 0 #40 March 15, 2004 QuoteI'd be happy to make a load with you, at QL, or Perris, or anywhere else. Can't tell you much about AFF, as I came up in the seventies under the old static line & gradually increasing freefall system, but it took me something like 32 jumps and one sprained ankle to get off student status. There's no escaping what I've always called the "ugly duckling" phase, it's just been moved around some by modern training methods. But you'll get through it and fly like a swan. THANK YOU !! Quote ALWAYS have compassion on those who follow you as they suffer through the same worries. . Believe me, I will. I have so many people who have encouraged me through this. I try my best to be encouraging to others no matter what stage of learning they are at. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chuteless 1 #41 March 15, 2004 I'll take you up on that offer....I would like that very much Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PLFKING 4 #42 March 15, 2004 You reminded me of when I was going through static-line (at $45 a pop)....every time I'd get down, I'd listen to the debrief, then anxiously ask if I'd passed that jump or not. My instructors would look at each other, then say "I'm not sure....let me see how much we've got in the petty cash box." They only got me for one jump over the minimum. Don"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Aviatrr 0 #43 March 15, 2004 QuoteIt took me $12,000 (YOUR READ THAT RIGHT) 28 months and over 154 hours to get my private pilot license. The national average is between 5-7K and 60-70 hours. Wow, that is a lot of time for a private.....kudos to you for sticking it out. I hope you're maintaining currency now that you're certified! That's where most people fail once they get their private....they don't stay current. Like I said before....don't worry about jump numbers. You'll finish when you're ready to finish. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flygirl03 0 #44 March 15, 2004 A ridiculous amount of $$ isn't it (the best part is of that total cost, I was only out a couple thousand.. the Ex paid for the rest!! Yes, I fully intend to stay current. I got my private last April and flew over 100 hours before the end of the year. I have only flown once this year since I am jumping so much. I do hope to at least break the 300 hr mark by this December. I have actually flown to the dz (one hour vs the 2 hour 20 min drive) made two jumps and flew home. The best of both worlds of flight. I look forward to more days like that this summer. I honestly had intended to start my instrument training this past January, but skydiving is taking up all my time and $. One thing at a time ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Aviatrr 0 #45 March 15, 2004 QuoteYes, I fully intend to stay current. I got my private last April and flew over 100 hours before the end of the year. That's pretty damn impressive. Most people are lucky to be able to work in 5 hours a month between money and time constraints...you did well over double that! If you make it down to Florida(I'm in Orlando) and want to go do some aerobatic flying...drop me a line. I have access to a couple different aerobatic airplanes(a Citabria and a Pitts S2B). If you're jumping at Rantoul, we'll make a jump or two together. Maybe we can set up an all pilot way jump.. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flygirl03 0 #46 March 15, 2004 QuoteIf you're jumping at Rantoul, we'll make a jump or two together. Maybe we can set up an all pilot way jump.. Sounds like I have a LOT of work to do between now and August.... About my flight hours last year. I was making up for being a student so long. Not long after I got my rating I flew 5 days in a row. The people at the airport thought I was crazy. I told them I thought I should get Frequent Flyer discounts! I made it a point to try new airports everytime I went up. Took a lot of family and friends up. I love sharing that experience with others. I had even wanted to take aero training and tailwheel training. Just not enough $$ to do it all. I don't have anyone local who trains for either. Don't know that I will ever get to Orlando.. but the plane ride would be a blast.!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cindee 0 #47 March 15, 2004 Quotecindee, i hope it won't take you a couple of years. you stick with it too!!! Well, it's definitely gonna be a couple of years. I hurt myself on jump #8 last july. I still need to schedule ACL and meniscus repair, but once that is all over, I should be cleared to jump again. That 1st one back is going to be exciting and scary! I hope we can jump together someday!__________________________________________________ "If happy little bluebirds fly above the rainbow, why oh why can't I?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flygirl03 0 #48 March 16, 2004 Quote I hope we can jump together someday! So you are in Delaware? I HOPE to go visit my cousin in NJ next year. (He has too many other visitors scheduled for this year) I plan on getting up to Daizey's part of the world, maybe I can get to where you are too. Hope you heal QUICKLY and can get back up there soon. We just might be able to make a jump together ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cindee 0 #49 March 18, 2004 Yep, I'm in Delaware, and will be finishing my training at Crosskeys. Let me know when you visit New Jersey and maybe we can make some jumps there! We just might both be through AFF by next year.__________________________________________________ "If happy little bluebirds fly above the rainbow, why oh why can't I?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flygirl03 0 #50 March 18, 2004 QuoteYep, I'm in Delaware, and will be finishing my training at Crosskeys. Let me know when you visit New Jersey and maybe we can make some jumps there! You bet Quote We just might both be through AFF by next year. 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flygirl03 0 #38 March 15, 2004 Looking forward to the day you come out and Jump with me at my DZ!!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #39 March 15, 2004 I'd be happy to make a load with you, at QL, or Perris, or anywhere else. Can't tell you much about AFF, as I came up in the seventies under the old static line & gradually increasing freefall system, but it took me something like 32 jumps and one sprained ankle to get off student status. There's no escaping what I've always called the "ugly duckling" phase, it's just been moved around some by modern training methods. But you'll get through it and fly like a swan. Just never forget it and ALWAYS have compassion on those who follow you as they suffer through the same worries. This is your year, be safe and enjoy it. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #40 March 15, 2004 QuoteI'd be happy to make a load with you, at QL, or Perris, or anywhere else. Can't tell you much about AFF, as I came up in the seventies under the old static line & gradually increasing freefall system, but it took me something like 32 jumps and one sprained ankle to get off student status. There's no escaping what I've always called the "ugly duckling" phase, it's just been moved around some by modern training methods. But you'll get through it and fly like a swan. THANK YOU !! Quote ALWAYS have compassion on those who follow you as they suffer through the same worries. . Believe me, I will. I have so many people who have encouraged me through this. I try my best to be encouraging to others no matter what stage of learning they are at. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteless 1 #41 March 15, 2004 I'll take you up on that offer....I would like that very much Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PLFKING 4 #42 March 15, 2004 You reminded me of when I was going through static-line (at $45 a pop)....every time I'd get down, I'd listen to the debrief, then anxiously ask if I'd passed that jump or not. My instructors would look at each other, then say "I'm not sure....let me see how much we've got in the petty cash box." They only got me for one jump over the minimum. Don"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Aviatrr 0 #43 March 15, 2004 QuoteIt took me $12,000 (YOUR READ THAT RIGHT) 28 months and over 154 hours to get my private pilot license. The national average is between 5-7K and 60-70 hours. Wow, that is a lot of time for a private.....kudos to you for sticking it out. I hope you're maintaining currency now that you're certified! That's where most people fail once they get their private....they don't stay current. Like I said before....don't worry about jump numbers. You'll finish when you're ready to finish. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flygirl03 0 #44 March 15, 2004 A ridiculous amount of $$ isn't it (the best part is of that total cost, I was only out a couple thousand.. the Ex paid for the rest!! Yes, I fully intend to stay current. I got my private last April and flew over 100 hours before the end of the year. I have only flown once this year since I am jumping so much. I do hope to at least break the 300 hr mark by this December. I have actually flown to the dz (one hour vs the 2 hour 20 min drive) made two jumps and flew home. The best of both worlds of flight. I look forward to more days like that this summer. I honestly had intended to start my instrument training this past January, but skydiving is taking up all my time and $. One thing at a time ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Aviatrr 0 #45 March 15, 2004 QuoteYes, I fully intend to stay current. I got my private last April and flew over 100 hours before the end of the year. That's pretty damn impressive. Most people are lucky to be able to work in 5 hours a month between money and time constraints...you did well over double that! If you make it down to Florida(I'm in Orlando) and want to go do some aerobatic flying...drop me a line. I have access to a couple different aerobatic airplanes(a Citabria and a Pitts S2B). If you're jumping at Rantoul, we'll make a jump or two together. Maybe we can set up an all pilot way jump.. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flygirl03 0 #46 March 15, 2004 QuoteIf you're jumping at Rantoul, we'll make a jump or two together. Maybe we can set up an all pilot way jump.. Sounds like I have a LOT of work to do between now and August.... About my flight hours last year. I was making up for being a student so long. Not long after I got my rating I flew 5 days in a row. The people at the airport thought I was crazy. I told them I thought I should get Frequent Flyer discounts! I made it a point to try new airports everytime I went up. Took a lot of family and friends up. I love sharing that experience with others. I had even wanted to take aero training and tailwheel training. Just not enough $$ to do it all. I don't have anyone local who trains for either. Don't know that I will ever get to Orlando.. but the plane ride would be a blast.!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cindee 0 #47 March 15, 2004 Quotecindee, i hope it won't take you a couple of years. you stick with it too!!! Well, it's definitely gonna be a couple of years. I hurt myself on jump #8 last july. I still need to schedule ACL and meniscus repair, but once that is all over, I should be cleared to jump again. That 1st one back is going to be exciting and scary! I hope we can jump together someday!__________________________________________________ "If happy little bluebirds fly above the rainbow, why oh why can't I?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flygirl03 0 #48 March 16, 2004 Quote I hope we can jump together someday! So you are in Delaware? I HOPE to go visit my cousin in NJ next year. (He has too many other visitors scheduled for this year) I plan on getting up to Daizey's part of the world, maybe I can get to where you are too. Hope you heal QUICKLY and can get back up there soon. We just might be able to make a jump together ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cindee 0 #49 March 18, 2004 Yep, I'm in Delaware, and will be finishing my training at Crosskeys. Let me know when you visit New Jersey and maybe we can make some jumps there! We just might both be through AFF by next year.__________________________________________________ "If happy little bluebirds fly above the rainbow, why oh why can't I?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flygirl03 0 #50 March 18, 2004 QuoteYep, I'm in Delaware, and will be finishing my training at Crosskeys. Let me know when you visit New Jersey and maybe we can make some jumps there! You bet Quote We just might both be through AFF by next year. 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PLFKING 4 #42 March 15, 2004 You reminded me of when I was going through static-line (at $45 a pop)....every time I'd get down, I'd listen to the debrief, then anxiously ask if I'd passed that jump or not. My instructors would look at each other, then say "I'm not sure....let me see how much we've got in the petty cash box." They only got me for one jump over the minimum. Don"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #43 March 15, 2004 QuoteIt took me $12,000 (YOUR READ THAT RIGHT) 28 months and over 154 hours to get my private pilot license. The national average is between 5-7K and 60-70 hours. Wow, that is a lot of time for a private.....kudos to you for sticking it out. I hope you're maintaining currency now that you're certified! That's where most people fail once they get their private....they don't stay current. Like I said before....don't worry about jump numbers. You'll finish when you're ready to finish. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #44 March 15, 2004 A ridiculous amount of $$ isn't it (the best part is of that total cost, I was only out a couple thousand.. the Ex paid for the rest!! Yes, I fully intend to stay current. I got my private last April and flew over 100 hours before the end of the year. I have only flown once this year since I am jumping so much. I do hope to at least break the 300 hr mark by this December. I have actually flown to the dz (one hour vs the 2 hour 20 min drive) made two jumps and flew home. The best of both worlds of flight. I look forward to more days like that this summer. I honestly had intended to start my instrument training this past January, but skydiving is taking up all my time and $. One thing at a time ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #45 March 15, 2004 QuoteYes, I fully intend to stay current. I got my private last April and flew over 100 hours before the end of the year. That's pretty damn impressive. Most people are lucky to be able to work in 5 hours a month between money and time constraints...you did well over double that! If you make it down to Florida(I'm in Orlando) and want to go do some aerobatic flying...drop me a line. I have access to a couple different aerobatic airplanes(a Citabria and a Pitts S2B). If you're jumping at Rantoul, we'll make a jump or two together. Maybe we can set up an all pilot way jump.. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #46 March 15, 2004 QuoteIf you're jumping at Rantoul, we'll make a jump or two together. Maybe we can set up an all pilot way jump.. Sounds like I have a LOT of work to do between now and August.... About my flight hours last year. I was making up for being a student so long. Not long after I got my rating I flew 5 days in a row. The people at the airport thought I was crazy. I told them I thought I should get Frequent Flyer discounts! I made it a point to try new airports everytime I went up. Took a lot of family and friends up. I love sharing that experience with others. I had even wanted to take aero training and tailwheel training. Just not enough $$ to do it all. I don't have anyone local who trains for either. Don't know that I will ever get to Orlando.. but the plane ride would be a blast.!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindee 0 #47 March 15, 2004 Quotecindee, i hope it won't take you a couple of years. you stick with it too!!! Well, it's definitely gonna be a couple of years. I hurt myself on jump #8 last july. I still need to schedule ACL and meniscus repair, but once that is all over, I should be cleared to jump again. That 1st one back is going to be exciting and scary! I hope we can jump together someday!__________________________________________________ "If happy little bluebirds fly above the rainbow, why oh why can't I?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #48 March 16, 2004 Quote I hope we can jump together someday! So you are in Delaware? I HOPE to go visit my cousin in NJ next year. (He has too many other visitors scheduled for this year) I plan on getting up to Daizey's part of the world, maybe I can get to where you are too. Hope you heal QUICKLY and can get back up there soon. We just might be able to make a jump together ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindee 0 #49 March 18, 2004 Yep, I'm in Delaware, and will be finishing my training at Crosskeys. Let me know when you visit New Jersey and maybe we can make some jumps there! We just might both be through AFF by next year.__________________________________________________ "If happy little bluebirds fly above the rainbow, why oh why can't I?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #50 March 18, 2004 QuoteYep, I'm in Delaware, and will be finishing my training at Crosskeys. Let me know when you visit New Jersey and maybe we can make some jumps there! You bet Quote We just might both be through AFF by next year. I Know we will!!! Heal soon.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
