Pre AFF nerves

[flyingmonkeyboy 0]

Hi everyone

Im booked up to go on an AFF course in spain in April. I cant wait to go out there, but im also a little nervous about a few things as well. I completed a tandem about 6 months ago, this was fantastic and straight away I knew I had to learn to do this on my own. Unfortunately I did not get to fly the parachute, so im worried about messing it up. Are they hard to fly? Is it difficult getting onto a final approach into the wind and flaring when landing?

Im probably worrying about nothing, and im sure they will answer all my questions on the AFF course, but any feedback on this will be much appreciated.

Many thanks
Apprentice Skydiver ;o)

[skymama 37]

Welcome to the forums!

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[skykittykat 0]

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You will get training in ground school and make sure you ask questions about anything you might not understand.

Also, welcome to the forums.

There is a quote in skydiving that I was told when I was a newbie:

"There is no such thing as a stupid question, only a stupid answer"

Enjoy your AFF.

Liz

[Peej 0]

Welcome to Dropzone.com! My first jump was AFF Level 1, I'd never been on a skydive before, let alone flown a parachute.

I remember it being a little scary, plus we don't use radio here in South Africa, just bats. Like Skymama said, ask questions and pay attention in your bfiefings and you'll be fine

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[flyingmonkeyboy 0]

Thanks for all of your advice, it was much appreciated.

Im feeling a lot more confident about it all now, just wish I could be in spain jumping now

Cheers

Russ

[damion75 0]

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plus we don't use radio here in South Africa, just bats.

BATS? You judge your height by sonic reflection?!!

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