vonSanta 0 #1 September 13, 2003 Requirements here are 40 jumps and various exercises such as spotting, tracking etc and so on, as well as a packing certificate, theory test and test on skydiving regulations. Did my 50th jump with my sister, which was great. Got 5 jumps in 5 hours which isn't bad for a Cessna dz, considering it takes 30 minutes to get to alt. Also managed to get the softest landing I've managed yet - was as if I stepped down from 1 cm unto feathers. Managed to back track properly and flew in formation (side by side, not CreW) with my sis when we were under canopies. And bummed out bad on the test on skydiving regulations. Hadn't studied and dinnae think there'd be anyone at the dz with the time for the test. Instructor was 'less than impressed'. Yet he considered me to be a careful person that seeks information before doing something, so he let me pass . When I started skydiving I was so scared shitless getting certified was but a distant dream. Now I can just go out to every DZ in the country and enjoy myself. Amazing. Beer is on me if yer in Aalborg, Denmark on Thursday Life is good. WOOHOO Santa Von GrossenArsch I only come in one flavour ohwaitthatcanbemisunderst Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #2 September 13, 2003 BEER!!!! Way to go VonSanta Great Job!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #3 September 13, 2003 QuoteHadn't studied and dinnae think there'd be anyone at the dz with the time for the test. Instructor was 'less than impressed'. Yet he considered me to be a careful person that seeks information before doing something, so he let me pass Am I the only one that sees the contradiction here? Congratulations? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vonSanta 0 #4 September 13, 2003 LOL dude, don't ask me :D. I seek out info before doing somethign. Usually. Since I haven't (so far) jumped a non DFU place I've had no need to find out info about it. And I am also a very lazy person. Hope that clears it up Santa Von GrossenArsch I only come in one flavour ohwaitthatcanbemisunderst Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #5 September 14, 2003 Congratulations! Good job. Since I won't be able to make it to Aalborg, you can mail my beer to Houston Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
