wait 0 #1 June 28, 2006 Hey all I'm a student (still doing AFF) but I feel pretty uncertain under canopy. I'm scared to jump by myself not because of any issues with freefall but b/c i won't have radio assistance landing!! I'm getting the hang of flaring, but landing anywhere near where I'm supposed to (though still on the dz) is really tricky for me. Does anyone have any tips for beginners on judging wind speed (b/c apparently the wind sock is not enough for me ) and landing on target? I know to follow the first person down, but I still don't end up in the right place... silence is one of the most effective forms of communication... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 June 28, 2006 Set a pattern for yourself, draw it on an overhead photo is you need to (I recommend it). Then go fly the pattern as you drew it. If you land 20ft short of your target, then you know you should slide your landing pattern 20ft and you'll land on the target (in the same winds). Also, ask your instructors about the "accuracy spot," that'll help you as well. In the future I HIGHLY recommend that you take a Scott Miller course. Others will suggest Brian Germain's book, which is fine and all, but its very technical and doesn't do much good for your average jumper who wants to just learn how to land better. Coaching with someone there videoing your landings and debriefing them will do MUCH more for you then a book in those regards.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cessna54tango 0 #3 June 28, 2006 heres a good one i learned landing a plane years ago and it works equally well for landing a canopy. when you are on your final approach pick a point on the ground in front of you thats not moving. if this point start moving up and away from you you will land before this point. if it starts sinking and going below you you will overshoot. the trick is to pick a point that you can see is not moving and not fixate on it or you will hit it, but not as a landing! hope it didnt come out wrong its alot easier to demonstrate. let me know if you understand. seeming as you can hit the dz, which is good, and you are off radio the instructors must think you are doing something right. but this idea of looking for the point thats not moving on the ground works for all wind levels. the stronger the headwind though the lower the point will be..... more twards your feet. ok see ya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre1Lucke 0 #4 June 28, 2006 The trick that cessna54tango is proposing is very good. We use the same trick for our students and it really works! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #5 June 28, 2006 QuoteThe trick that cessna54tango is proposing is very good. We use the same trick for our students and it really works! i second that. it's reall the key to it all! I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frost 1 #6 June 28, 2006 TALK TO SOMEONE well respected and knowledgable ON YOUR DZ instead of asking here. Personal communication about such matters are always best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wait 0 #7 June 28, 2006 hey all Haha, yes, obviously I've been asking my instructors and they actually recommended that if I didn't feel comfortable with it still, talk to other people about it and get as many opinions as possible. I've been told that my canopy piloting looks fine to them, and since I've got the general jist and am not putting myself or anyone in danger to just get other opinions so I can become more confident in my ability. They suggested me figuring out what has helped with other people since the same "tricks" don't work for everyone. And don't worry, I've also been warned not to take all the advice given without double checking it with an instructor too Don't worry...I'm not learning how to fly a canopy from this forum lol.And thanks AggieDave and cessna54tango (and the rest) for your tips, I'll try them both on my next jumps! silence is one of the most effective forms of communication... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianSGermain 1 #8 June 28, 2006 If you have any questions, please feel free to PM me or give me a call at (703) 349-2639 It's what I do. Brian GermainInstructional 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
