JeepDiver 0 #1 November 10, 2004 I've been doing the tandem progresion. I've completed my fisrt 3 jumps and now I have ground shcool. On my second jump my goggles came off but my instructor was able to get them back on. I completed all tasks required during that jump & my 3rd went very well, I did one extra right handed 360 and had about 1k to just freefall, watch my altimiter, signal no more moves and then wave off and pull at 5,500 I have no problems turning, tracking or staying altitude aware. Understanding canopy control was much better on my 3rd jump, however I flared a little to fast about 2 feet off the ground, hung there and them landed, the weight of my instructor on my back forced me to my knees but I wasn't hurt in any way, just learned my lesson to flare slower. I'm curious however at this point about my stability in the air without a drouge thats used during the tandem jumps I've done. I'm really looking forward to making my first solo jump with a single instructor, however is it going to be a more unstable jump without the drouge? I've find able to my balance pretty quickly (about a sec out the door) and I seem to just feel how to fall properly on my belly, will it be different though? Thanks for any suggestions. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #2 November 10, 2004 Just about everything will have a different feel to it versus tandem (I did 2 before AFF). Major thing to remember is just arch, relax, breathe, and the dive will flow smoothly. For me, the key to AFF was smooth, controlled, relaxed motions. Keep a close eye out for those hand signals too! Good luck!NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emel 0 #3 November 10, 2004 Hi. I did the tandem progression. I did my 3 tandems and then my first solo was last Sunday. In all honestly I didn't really notice that big of a difference without the drogue. For me the freefall part was the easiest, landing in the right spot is my weakness. Life is best lived one jump at a time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianSGermain 1 #4 November 11, 2004 There is a huge difference in the feeling of freefall without a drogue. You may not notice it at this stage, however, as your adrenalin is sky high at this point. As previously mentioned, the secret is to keep your pelvis pressed forward, and relax all the muscles that you don't need. In other words, relax almost everything, except for your thigh muscles that you will need to extend your legs. Don't worry about it too much. Thinking that this is going to be a big deal will raise your stress level, and that will not allow you to fly. You can do this, or your instructors wouldn't have cleared you. Remember, when in doubt, pull. But don't give up on the arch and pull early unless you absolutely have to. Have Fun! +Instructional Videos:www.AdventureWisdom.com Keynote Speaking:www.TranscendingFEAR.com Canopies and Courses:www.BIGAIRSPORTZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #5 November 11, 2004 Quote...For me, the key to AFF was smooth, controlled, relaxed motions... Good luck! That's great advice! In fact as you progress in your jump career you'll find that being smooth, controlled and relaxed is the key to good flying. The last thing that a brilliant free flyer and LO friend of mine says to our group before exit is "slow is fast and fast is smooth". Good luck! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyhighkiy 0 #6 November 12, 2004 QuoteI'm curious however at this point about my stability in the air without a drouge thats used during the tandem jumps I've done. what about being w/out an instructor on your back? Huge difference. way more fun. it will be much, much different without a drogue and instructor like...turning and stuff will actually be quick, goodtimes, good times, buy beer! BE THE BUDDHA! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
