WILDBILLAQR 0 #26 June 27, 2005 This thread has put a huge smile on my face! I remember climbing out on the step, looking down and seeing my freinds sitting on the hanger patio, I could see my car, and thought "OH SHIT! THIS IS LOW!" As soon as I let go of the plane it was instant relaxation. I took a 6 sec. delay & had a butiful opening! Have fun with it! You'll never forget your 1st one---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #27 June 27, 2005 Quote I could see my car, and thought "OH SHIT! THIS IS LOW I thought that before I did my first hop n pop, then after I got out and had an open canopy, I thought "Shit, this is high... It's going to take me forever to get down now.." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBrant 0 #28 June 27, 2005 Yeah, even if you must do a 3500 one to get your A, doesn't mean you can't do a few up higher to get a feel for them. Personally, I love endidng the day with a nice relaxing no-stress hop & pop. Where you don't have to work on anything, just get out, and pull. Then ride into the sunset Plus, If it's a cloudy day (like almost every weekend this year ), as long as the clouds are at 2500ft (or higher) - at least I can get a skydive in - even if I don't get the chance to work on any FF skills. Good luck, and have fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelpdiver 2 #29 June 27, 2005 QuoteWhat the duece!? Who snuck another pesky version of that A card in here? The 4 page one is the ISP 'a licence progression card.' The 2 page one is the 'a license proficiency card.' It has the actual requirements for the A. The ISP just has more structure on getting to that point. You can view both of them on the USPA site at: http://uspa.org/publications/forms.htm#licenses Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites heidihagen 0 #30 June 28, 2005 QuoteHas anyone else had this? If so , why?me! just a few weeks ago. i was worried bacause i am still pulling @4' on normal dives/already stable.. so i think it's a normal concern. i was told they are no big deal, and she was right. it might be the easiest coach jump you have to make also, my coach told me i have to pull within 5 seconds in order for it to count. but i realized 5 seconds is a lot longer up there because when i checked my alti, my freefall time was 0 hehe! i even did one yesterday for fun because i thought i deserved it after packing class have fun!!i didn't lose my mind, i sold it on ebay. .:need a container to fit 5'4", 110 lb. cypres ready & able to fit a 170 main (or slightly smaller):.[/ce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #31 June 28, 2005 it's all about eye contact, if you keep eye contact with someone on theplane you'll naturally be "head up". I didn't and went head down scared the shite outa me when it happend, But HnPs are all good nowYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bob.dino 1 #32 June 28, 2005 So blow the instructor a kiss or give them the V-for-Victory sign on leaving the plane. It works wonders . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rasmack 0 #33 June 28, 2005 QuoteSo blow the instructor a kiss or give them the V-for-Victory sign on leaving the plane. It works wonders . He he. Know a guy who did that. Only problem was, he was hanging from the wing strut (C-172). Imagine what happens when you let go with one hand to give the V-sign... HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lisamariewillbe 1 #34 July 19, 2005 okay so I did the hop and pop, it was a piece of freaking cake, it was my first time self spotting, I had Scrumpot in the dorr and he was looking out to cause he wanted to make sure I was comprehending everything on the spot, I ended up telling him I got it and I left, stable , and pulled withen 3 secs, which made for a long canopy ride, cant believe I was so scared...Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
kelpdiver 2 #29 June 27, 2005 QuoteWhat the duece!? Who snuck another pesky version of that A card in here? The 4 page one is the ISP 'a licence progression card.' The 2 page one is the 'a license proficiency card.' It has the actual requirements for the A. The ISP just has more structure on getting to that point. You can view both of them on the USPA site at: http://uspa.org/publications/forms.htm#licenses Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heidihagen 0 #30 June 28, 2005 QuoteHas anyone else had this? If so , why?me! just a few weeks ago. i was worried bacause i am still pulling @4' on normal dives/already stable.. so i think it's a normal concern. i was told they are no big deal, and she was right. it might be the easiest coach jump you have to make also, my coach told me i have to pull within 5 seconds in order for it to count. but i realized 5 seconds is a lot longer up there because when i checked my alti, my freefall time was 0 hehe! i even did one yesterday for fun because i thought i deserved it after packing class have fun!!i didn't lose my mind, i sold it on ebay. .:need a container to fit 5'4", 110 lb. cypres ready & able to fit a 170 main (or slightly smaller):.[/ce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #31 June 28, 2005 it's all about eye contact, if you keep eye contact with someone on theplane you'll naturally be "head up". I didn't and went head down scared the shite outa me when it happend, But HnPs are all good nowYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #32 June 28, 2005 So blow the instructor a kiss or give them the V-for-Victory sign on leaving the plane. It works wonders . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasmack 0 #33 June 28, 2005 QuoteSo blow the instructor a kiss or give them the V-for-Victory sign on leaving the plane. It works wonders . He he. Know a guy who did that. Only problem was, he was hanging from the wing strut (C-172). Imagine what happens when you let go with one hand to give the V-sign... HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #34 July 19, 2005 okay so I did the hop and pop, it was a piece of freaking cake, it was my first time self spotting, I had Scrumpot in the dorr and he was looking out to cause he wanted to make sure I was comprehending everything on the spot, I ended up telling him I got it and I left, stable , and pulled withen 3 secs, which made for a long canopy ride, cant believe I was so scared...Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
