Superman32 0 #1 April 12, 2005 I just graduated AFF on Sat. and I have not had to repeat any jumpsDuring my progression I had 2 shaky levels *Level 2, I briefly lost altitude awareness, but realized it in enough time to pull myself. Level 2 was also my off landing where I ended up in someone's backyard I PLF'd but it was by far my softest touch down ever *Level 5 I was very stiff and did not really feel in control, just kept trying to compensate in order to remain in control -- It had been nearly 2 monts since my last jump (bad weather) -- but good enough to make and stop my 360's and dock with the JM. Every level after, I was rock solid and in complete control I had soooo much fun I was only able to get 2 jumps in on Sund my first high solo and a hop and pop. The absolutely loooovve doing loops, rolls and tracking. This is definitely one of the best things that I have ever done Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 April 12, 2005 Congrats! I've got to warn you though, I had a perfect student progression as well, but then found out very quickly that my skills sucked because I didn't have really hard learning experiences during my student progression. So I "got" to learn them later, without my instructors hanging out with me in the air.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman32 0 #3 April 12, 2005 Thanks Dave What do you think I should be in the look out for? Thanks for the heads up Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 April 12, 2005 My honest opinion would be to find a good coach for your coach jumps. You're a smart guy, you can tell what coaches on your DZ are really badass and those that may not be (I wouldn't know, I've never been there), so pick a good coach and learn everything you can while you complete the rest of your A license prof. card. I'm a VERY big fan of Skydive U, but like anything else, there are good coaches and bad coaches. It also costs a little bit of money, but then again I've seen folks with very few jumps walk away from a SDU coach being incredibly good fliers. Hell, my fiance walked away with less then 80 jumps when she finished SDU and she was flying a hell of a lot better then folks with over 500 jumps that I know. I guess the biggest thing to suggest is to not do what I did. Since I blew through the student program with no problems, I thought my shit didn't stink and I had a handle on skydiving. Now, well over 1000 jumps later, I realize that I wasn't even close, I was lucky. If I would have known that back then I would be a better skydiver today.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shodan75 0 #5 April 12, 2005 Congrats...it is an awesome feeling.One must ensure that his or her spirit is never broken......Samurai Maxim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeth 0 #6 April 12, 2005 Fuck you Mr. Smart Ass!! (J/K, in case you didn't know. ) Congrats on graduating! And like Dave said, I'm just getting more practice with a coach there than U got. Seriously, tho, I'm sure it feels great to graduate. I can't wait to get there myself. "At 13,000 feet nothing else matters." PFRX!!!!! Team Funnel #174, Sunshine kisspass #109 My Jump Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman32 0 #7 April 12, 2005 Quote Fuck you Mr. Smart Ass!! Don't be hatin yo! Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fluffcake 0 #8 April 12, 2005 Wow, congrats man! I'm getting there myself, a few more trips to the DZ I hope You finished up at XKeys on Sat? I called and they told me they weren't jumping any students cause of heavy wind gusts. Ohh well, maybe this weekend. Maybe i'll be seeing you around Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman32 0 #9 April 12, 2005 Yeah, I got there around 11:00 and didn't get to jump until about 4:30 - 5:00. For most of the day, the winds at 3K were around 30 mph and nothing on the ground. Sunday, was super busy and with only the otter and chopper flying, I didn't get to jump until 6pm (got there at 1:30) hence only 2 jumps Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #10 April 12, 2005 Fantastic. You must have paid attention in class. Sounds like you got a great start in our sport. Heed AggieDave's advice, though. I've heard Air Force studies show that pilots who graduate in the top of the class are as likely to have a mishap as those in the very bottom of the class. The middle path is the best, grasshopper. I'm my own monument to longevity through mediocrity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #11 April 12, 2005 Congratulations!! Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckbrown 0 #12 April 12, 2005 Congrats, I did the same thing when AFF was only 7 jumps. But then I had back-to-back reserve rides before I had 20 jumps (pilot chute in tow & AAD misfire). This is a great sport, just don't forget there's a very thin line between ecstasy and agony. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
