Jasper 0 #1 October 1, 2004 Hey guys, I'm from Melbourne Australia. I did my first AFF jump earlier this year, and have fallen in love with this sport - can't stop thinking about it etc.. etc.. Since my first jump I have arrived at AFF level 5 - but failed last level of course. My money is dwindling and am having trouble getting funds together for each new level. Is it possible to transfer from an AFF course to a static line course, and skip to a later level - making jumps $65 instaed of $185 (= extra for each failed level)? Otherwise - any ideas on how to pass level 5??!! (2 x 360 degree turns exit 10,000 ft AGL). I try to turn but kinda lose it.. and then before i know it I'm at 4000 ft! Thanks and blue skies, Jon d Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #2 October 1, 2004 I'm an AFF instructor. Turning simply requires you to deflect air off one side of the front of your body. In effect, every skydiver, whether AFF student, Birdman or World FS champion is nothing more than an "air deflection manager." We struggle to visualise air, and what it's doing to us in freefall. Imagine standing facing a jet of water on a hot summers day. The water is hitting you centre of the chest, on the sternum, and deflecting off into this perfect circle. Now just turn ever so slightly to deflect that jet off to the left. In freefall that would cause a right turn. It's a subtle move, and requires NO muscle power. The air is our energy sourse, like the wave is for the surfer. Use the air. Think as fast as you like, but move slowly. Being more current, less scared and more aware will make this easier. I don't think it's a good idea going to SL now. PM me if you have more questions, OK? tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasper 0 #3 October 3, 2004 Thanks for the advice Tonto! Appreciate it. I think it's a matter of not rushing things - I've had a think about it, and believe I'm probably rushing into a turn and not keeping it controlled. The water spray analogy is a big help - would you suggest slight movements of the arms as well? Or is the rotational chest enough to put body into a controlled turn? Cheers Boet, Jon de Wet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingJ 0 #4 October 3, 2004 I just finished AFF a few weeks ago and had a bit of trouble the first time I had to do the turns. My motions were too drastic and I just ended up spinning. I'll tell you what worked for me. I was told that if I just looked in the direction I wanted to turn than chances were pretty good that my body would follow. I tried it and it worked. By looking over to the right I unknowingly shifted my body a bit and had a nice slow turn. In the end we'll need to be able to look in any direction without turning all over the place, but for now that might help you pass that jump in AFF and in a few jumps when things get a lot less expensive you can start working with a coach on really flying your body. Keep in mind that I'm just starting too, so make sure to talk to your instructor before trying anything that I suggest!!!Killing threads since 2004. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #5 October 3, 2004 Don't use the arms. As creatures who dominate our planet, we have a desire to "control" too much. The bank works because we're releasing air rather than pushing on it. The tip of looking in the direction you want to turn in is a good one, but make sure you look OVER your elbow and not under. Slightly positive pressure on the legs will help too. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
