Machiavellian

SO I jumped again Monday. Jump started off strange. Instructor lost one grip and got extended. It caused us to end up on or backs. I rolled out as he got his grip back though. Everything went well after. And for the first time, I felt completely comfortbale under the canopy. I was doing sprial turns, S turns, quick lefts followed by hard rights as I got to my landing pattern. First time I came in at the correct altitude for my pattern. I had been coming in early. Excited to go back up monday

So earlier this week I learned when NOT to flare. As in not as my feet hit the ground, lol. The ground came up quicker than I was expecting. I have a sore tail bone but otherwise unscather. I went back up the next day and nailed my landing by standing up

So I got my welcome to skydiving the other day. On my second AFF of the day on monday, I threw my pilot chute. As i counted as it opened, I realized I was turning. Stopped breathing as I looked up to find one of the brakes was unstowed, so I was turning in the direction of the one still stowed. Grabbed both and flared to find I was okay. I can't wait for this onday

I started my AFF course this past weekend in NJ. I have been sayinbg for the past few years I was going to go. Finally pulled the trigger and loved it. I look forward to learning and absorbing all the information I can!! Michael