NEWBIE BELLY FLYER

[flyinggoose 0]

I have read several of the threads in this area and have the same questions that other new jumpers do. "What can I do to start honing the real skills? When do I start to learn to fly with my feet, not my arms? How do I learn to get the most out of a dirt dive?" I have an extremely low number of jumps (18) but knew from about jump 3 or 4 (which ever one they let go of you) that RW is the way to go. At my DZ I have been fortunate enough to have coaches that will let me plan the jumps and determine what I want to get out of it while mixing in the requirements for qualifications and maintain a high level of safety. This way I get to pick exits I've seen and learn them, work on chasing the coach out of the plane (2-3 sec count) or let him chase me, plan the grabs (touches) and presentations so I have to think the jump through before I manifest. If I plan something unsafe or above my level, they let me know, I get fixed, we move on and have a good time. I DO NOT want to make this recommendation to others because of my lack of experience but figure it's probably the same at other DZs. If you come to your coach with a plan, you just made the coach's job easier and they will teach you what ever you want (to your ability). The coach wants to enjoy the skydive and get as much out of it as much as the student. Defenitely think the wind tunnel trip is the way to go for the belly down people.

My wife likes freefllying. WHAT DO I DO???
***Never waste a heartbeat

"Never waste a heartbeat."

[ThomasHughes 0]

I would reccomend a tunnel camp, you both can come, 1 doing belly flying and the other doing freeflying in the same session
If you are interested I host tunnel camps.
If you would like info contact me.

thomas@sebastianxl.org

[flyinggoose 0]

Tom,
We are considering the trip with John and the group from Suffolk, VA. First things first, rigs, expenses, blah, blah, blah. Hope to see you guys soon though.

"Never waste a heartbeat."