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That's exactly what I want to do! That should relax me a bit. POP goes derweasel

I like the idea of a confidence dive. I was actually going to ask to do a "fun" dive in which I would solely concentrate on my body position and stability and heading, etc. POP goes derweasel

Actually, this is a release (jump with instructor on main side) jump. After I do a COA, she lets go. From there, I start my turns and tracking. I think level 6 is the first actual unassisted jump. Your advice -- and everyone else's -- is good. I have to stop being so hard on myself and remember why the hell I am doing this -- IT'S TOO MUCH FUN! POP goes derweasel

Yes -- my instructor keeps telling me to smile! That's not such a hard request! POP goes derweasel

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Ah cripes -- that's all I needed. Another damn $$$ hobby. POP goes derweasel

I can't wait for that moment when it all of a sudden becomes obvious. I guess I am fighting with the air. It's hard to relax, though, when you feel the pressure of performing for your instructor and you have just jumped out of a plane at 13,000 feet! More practice. POP goes derweasel

You're right, of course. I do need to relax. This past jump, I realized I was not going to finish what I needed to for the requirements. I spent the rest of the jump (15 seconds) trying to find that "sweet spot." Need more air time. Thanks for your advice! POP goes derweasel

It is a release with 90 degree turns first to the left, then the right, then track forward and dock. I can go to the left, but when I go to the right, I tend to start 360-ing. When my instructor can get my attention, she gives me a relax signal -- I look at my altimeter and somehow, the 360-ing stops. But then it starts again. Also, the tracking tends to throw me off -- I am 5'8" tall and 110 pounds. Does this small body size make this harder? POP goes derweasel

Going through AFF training (actually called AFP at Cross Keys -- partial -- one instructor on the main side). Went through 3 tandems and 3 AFP jumps with no problems. Now I am having problems with AFP 4 -- this is the first level I must repeat. It just seems as though when I try to practice and get the right "sweet spot" for these maneuvers, I have to pull! How can I learn something I only get 60 seconds at a time to practice??? I WILL get it, though. I am determined...I don't live near a tunnel (wish I did), so I must learn this sport 60 seconds at a time. Any suggestions or advice?? POP goes derweasel