Salsa_John

Jumping got me through this week and a cluster of an office move. I helped me stay calm while my boss was going homicidal... "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez

bacon, bacon, I smell bacon....! "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez

did that one at 15, 1000' drop to rocks in Austrian Alps in Tyrol. I froze half way up.... "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez

Sure do... 186 jumps.... Cool! I am there about every weekend....pushing 100 "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez

I disagree totally, you are cool, intelligent, kind, caring, a damned good skydiver...

doing 80mph down the turnpike and the car 2 ahead of me locks up all 4 and does a 170deg spin and heads across my lane into median missing me by mere feet......almost got my wings... "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez

be still my heart..... "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez

Enjoying life... Hit 172mph in a head fly and 145 all the time in track... Skydiving is soooo.....much fun! Have rig and a brand new car....will travel... Will post a pic of my rig and car "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez

Winter At Deland "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez

Amanduh "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez

run forest, run... "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez

not the pope Amanduh? "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez

Someone tried to have me written up when I told her there was no paper in her printer "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez

Peter Draper of the Jump Shack http://jumpshack.com/ Has a great CD Called P.R.O. Packing Study Guide It helped me "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez

I have 40 jumps on spectres from 210 to 190. All have soft on heading opens with nice flares. My accuracy went way up when I changed to a spectre my 2c "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez

I have been within 600-1000' of another diver and been told I was too close.....so, hell yes! "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez

I am 195lbs out the door. I jumped a 240 Navigator until I was standing most of my landings. .81 30 jumps, I downsized to a 210 and did the same. .92 35 jumps, and now on a 190 1.03, I plan to fly this for some time. I did check with my instructors before downsizing for their ok but did not downsize until I felt comfortable. Met some oldtimers at some boogies. The two pieces of advice they all gave were about safety, DO NOT get in a rush to downsize and run all questions by your instructors. Take a canopy control course on a canopy you are doing well on...per Scott Miller I hope that helps "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez

1st Break off altitude for that jump 2nd Pull altitude for that jump 3rd Hard Deck 2500' "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez

Neptune on my L hand btwn thumb and forefinger. Makes it easy to see w/o moving my hand. ProDyter in helmet. "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez

Great Job! Thanks for the Post. "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez

That is just plain insane. Glad he's going to recover. I would hire the best lawyer possible and sue that guy into the ground and donate anythng left to a childrens' charity. In addition to that, I would call, write every newspaper, tv and radio station in the area and make a big deal about this. Write, call, and or camp out on your local and state politicians. Take pics and video. MAKE NOISE and do not stop. We had a young girl get killed and the politicians ran with it. LINKhttp://www.dorislosberg.org/ The best to all of you. "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez

It took me 6 jumps to get through level 3. I could not arch. My TI told me I did not fail. He asked if I learned anything. I said yes. He said I did not pass. I too, have had an instr pull for me, no biggie. I understood what I had done and did not repeat. I suffered from nervousness and information overload. once I relaxed it got better. I went in to a flat spin on my solo while pulling my pilot. I twisted my body. It scared me because I ended up with severe line twists. I followed my training and kicked out by 4200'. On the next 6 jumps I did 5 prcp's and learned what I was doing and found also that I was keeping my right arm straight out after pull. I got an AFF video. I helped tremendously. Now, anytime I get nervous, tell myself I need to relax and trust my training. I have much to learn and enjoy doing it. My 2c on my AFF probs. Oh, it helps one to relax when your primary instr sticks his tounge out like mick jagger or AC/DC... I forgot about being nervous and just thought he was nuts.... "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez

I took Scott's course as well. Great course. I knew what to expect but, it was still pretty freaky getting thrown on my back. the reinflate was real fun! Did rear riser stalls as well. Got to know my canopy better. good to know. BTW for my own peace of mind and safety all canpoy work was completed by 3k. Scott is a great teacher. He saved my ass twice on a couple of long spots. his vids also helped me with my landings. Kudos Scott "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez

The Ground is NOT your friend! Speedy Recovery!! "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez

Good Info. I'll keep that in mind as I fly my Spectre. I have found the opens much softer and to this point not off heading. Really love how they flare. Thanks "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez