skyyhi 0 #1 November 24, 2003 Hey all, I got in level 2 and three this weekend. Two was good but had a pretty good biff on landing (trouble with flare). Three (release dive) was absolutely awesome. . .once my instructors released me and I was on my own, I felt absolutely fabulous. . .It was so nice to stay on heading and hold steady in the air. . .what an absolutely great feeling. . .landing still rough and didn't pass because I couldn't find my handle to pull so one of my jumpmasters did it, but not a bad day for me. . .I loved it. . . Oh, and if I wasn't hooked before, I am definitely hooked now. . .today was awesome. . .________________________________________ Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping. ~ A bumper sticker at the DZ FGF #6 Darcy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #2 November 24, 2003 Have fun, thats all you need to do, congrats on 2 better luck on 3 There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themitchyone 0 #3 November 24, 2003 Wow, Darcy, You're already through level 3, congratulations! "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee03 0 #4 November 24, 2003 OUTSTANDING Congratulations.. getting closer and closer to having to buy that beer! -------- To put your life in danger from time to time ... breeds a saneness in dealing with day-to-day trivialities. --Nevil Shute, Slide Rule Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #5 November 24, 2003 Like I said in my other post, I am so proud of and happy for YOU!!! Congrats, girl! You are doing a great job, and, for a student, you seem to be very comfortable with the idea of jumping out of a plane. LOL! Passing everything on the first try is not what is important. What you gain with each jump...the utter joy, perfection of physical skills and mental comfort/ease at the thought of jumping out of a plane are what is truly important. You seem way ahead of most students when you look at the big picture. Skydiving is a largely mental activity. Celebrate tonight! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyyhi 0 #6 November 24, 2003 Thanks all. . . I am not at all worried or concerned about not passing level 3. . .I know what I did wrong and know how to correct it. . .The funny thing is I was having so much fun in the freefall that I really didn't want it to end. . .Yeah, getting out the door is still nerve wracking, but instantly, once I am out I am so glad I jumped. . .Thought that feeling would take a few more jumps. . .it is absolutely incredible.________________________________________ Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping. ~ A bumper sticker at the DZ FGF #6 Darcy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRock 0 #7 November 24, 2003 Congrats! It only gets better! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islandcool 0 #8 November 24, 2003 Ahem.... *Cough**Cough** Landing on 3***Cough** LOL So Darcy is my roommate and I've been thinking of a nickname for her... Well on that last landing there could have been several. Still trying to decide on "Turtle" Or "Crouching Tiger" I like the Turtle thing better. lol She did a fine job on her jumps tho. Her instructors said she did great. I've been watching her though all of this and she has a good head on her and a great sense of awareness. Now if she would just clean my bathroom.... Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyyhi 0 #9 November 24, 2003 QuoteAhem.... *Cough**Cough** Landing on 3***Cough** LOL Yeah well, at least I biffed right close to my intended target. . .Now if I could only figure out how to flare before I hit the ground. . .lol________________________________________ Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping. ~ A bumper sticker at the DZ FGF #6 Darcy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
