Cayce 0 #1 February 2, 2005 This last weekend I decided to start moving in the direction of freeflying as a focus as RW really doesn’t turn me on at all. So I put together a quick little set of maneuvers so I could start feeling some of the positions before I start coaching jumps. Just to forestall a flaming, I know I will need personal coaching, and I have access so some of the best, but I want to get a head start with at least some body awareness before I start paying for the coaching so I can maximize the time spent with a coach. So my routine that I made up was to flat track under the plane at 90 degrees to make sure I’m out of anyone’s way, roll to a back track keeping the same heading. I really love tracking dives and I want to develop the back track as I go, and I want to incorporate a back track roll before I pull at some point, so that’s why I incorporated this set. When I felt I was sufficiently off of the flightline (about 15 seconds) I went to back flying and practiced turns and carving left and right. Then I tried to transition to a sit to no avail. Just kind of spun or didn’t quite get up but hey I tried… Anyway, I did this routine for four jumps and it really felt good (flat track, roll to back track, back fly with turns and carve, try to sit) So my question, is this a good start on a freefly training routine? It felt safe as I got out of the flight line and left lots of separation, even being the last out a few times I tracked with the plane, so I felt safe. I have an audible and I stayed alti aware throughout and turned to decelerate with plenty of time to spare. I know I have to start prepping for my B license soon and continue to develop my belly fly skills, so trust me, I haven’t forsaken other skill sets. I just find it gratifying to take a day and do 4 or 5 jumps and run the same routine to train the skills that I aspire to continue with. Any thoughts on the routine or suggestions? And finally, is there any thoughts on the next routine I can work on as I progress? Thanks in advance, and trust me, I’ll check with my coaches, etc… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #2 February 2, 2005 You have some good ideas there, but I would suggest against backtracking off the line of flight. The reason I say this is because you could be turning while tracking on your back without even knowing it (having no reference point in the air such as another person), which could put you in any given place in the sky, including somebody elses airspace. If you wanna track off the line of flight, you can do it on your belly, but I personally think 15 seconds would be an awfully long time to track on a normal spot. I could be wrong though on that one. Anybody wish to comment on that? As for backflying/sitflying.....I think it's a good idea to want to learn backflying...not a lot of newbies think about that. Good on you. I'd recommend getting a coach or at the very least an experienced freeflyer to go out with you just as a reference. In a sit you'll be flying all over the place for sure at first, and most people (I've seen) first learning backflying have a habit of sticking their legs out too far and not using their arms enough, tracking all over the sky.....hence the need to a reference point. Bottom line....you have some good ideas there, and I respect your desire to keep it safe and smart. That's awesome. Just get some coaching to make it even more safe and smart, and to speed your progression even more. Good luck, and have fun! Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cayce 0 #3 February 2, 2005 Thanks Wrong Way, I agree, backtracking without a reference may not be getting me where I think I'm going. I started off on a flat track, then rolled about half way through the estimated 15 seconds. The really cool thing was that once I rolled I saw the plane again and could keep an even heading using the plane as a reference and pressure on the arms to steer while playing with arch/de-arch for fall rate. That's why I liked the idea of tracking off immediately upon exit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
78RATS 0 #4 February 2, 2005 Quote moving in the direction of freeflying as a focus as RW really doesn’t turn me on at all. Welcome to the dark side. Rat for Life - Fly till I die When them stupid ass bitches ask why Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites