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You sound like a great friend to have. Your friend is lucky to have you in her life... Will send prayers... Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

I love you man!

Sometimes I will post exactly that, not only to send a message to the student making the inquiry, but hopefully to send a message to other advice givers, the instructor working with that student does not need the complication. Everyone is well intended, but often times advice is given that just shouldn’t be. As usual, Bill is right on with his post above. - Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

Exactly... Personally, I use a lot of discretion when advising students, even when it is at my DZ and another instructor is working with them. It may cause confusion and/or a lack of confidence the student has for the instructor they are working with, create additional training time for the instructor working with time in their training process and to me is disrespectful to my fellow instructors. And I will add that there are a LOT of instructors/upjumpers here on DZ.com that I have a tremendous amount of respect for (even though it may not seem like it)and have learned a LOT simply by sitting back and reading. Often times I even have to force myself to not respond to some of the things communicated and just let the string evolve and see where it goes next. - Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

One thing I do not like to deal with when I am working with a skydiving student is when I am training them in the specific method the DZ I work at utilizes and the student inquires why I am not training like some guy he has received advice from over the internet or on the packing room floor. So I am careful not to give direct advice or to choose to what extent I give advice to a student that is actively participating in a skydiving curriculum at another DZ. Edit to add: Before I became a rated solo freefall instructor often times students would come ask advice concerning their training. Even if I knew the answer to their inquiry I would ALWAYS tell them to talk to their instructors simply because I was not an instructor. Well intentioned advice from experienced skydivers to students is not always beneficial to the effectiveness of the training that a student/instructor shares, often times it is a hindrance. Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

Yup...

So people believe that our gov planned the deaths of thousanda of americans? That is a stretch... Geez, whats next, the gov gonna nuke LA?

STFU??? What does that stand for?

Welcome back! 185 weight + 030 gear = 215 WL's: 210 = 1.02:1 (I would not start here after so long a loayoff) 230 = .91:1 260 = .83:1 Of course you will be doing some training with an AFFI right? Take your instructors advice. Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

It is perfectly normal to repeat. I know instructors that had a helluva time getting started. Hang in there, you'll get it - listen to your instructors. Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

So what exactly is the definition of a "Christian"? Is believing in John 3:16 the requirement or an adherence of the teachings of Christ? There has been some thought provoking reading in this thread…

??? Extra margin of saftey in respect to exit separation. Does that make it clearer? "does not give them any extra margin of saftey" Of course it does...

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Yup, I am in the same boat. It totally sux... Here is something I am going to talk to my doc about this week, venom from a sea snail... http://www.prialt.com/ Good luck... Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

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great idea!

Is Chunks your dog?

Firing squad...

Yup...

Now I remember why I do not venture into the Speakers Corner...

Now I remember why I do not venture into the Speakers Corner...

So far it seems only 1 has...

That's what PD recommends. The USPA SIM also recommends using the toggles. Have you looked at the SIM yet? I once discussed this disparity with the late great Don Y. – his opinion about teaching which method to newcomers was that leaving the risers stowed versus using the toggles to steer was simply a matter of the sensitivity of riser input. A skydiver with 2 out and all hopped up on adrenalin has a greater chance of applying too much pressure with riser input that can potentially make their situation worse. The key word for steering control is “Gentle” – which might be difficult when the super human strength adrenalin provides takes over in order to protect. To the OP – handling a 2-Out situation can seem like a daunting situation – it is best at this point in the game as many others have recommended is to talk to a solo freefall instructor (AFFI). - Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…

So, it's a right hand pattern?

I am not certain what is being concluded. Can you give a synopsis please? - Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat…