Batchelor412 0 #1 August 8, 2013 Hey whats up folks, Im new to dropzone.com. Just thought I'd share my experience as a newbie. I jumped 6 six back in 2005(AFF). I was 18 years old at that time. I was on level 7 on the 6th jump. Then I met my Wife , got married and have 2 kids. Its been 8 years and now things have settled a bit. Now I'm scheduled to jump on August 24th this year and can't think about anything else really. The exhileration and visuals are unmatched. I am starting the beginner course over obviously, fortunately Skydive Pennsylvania is nice enough to gimme a break on that first jump price since I still have my Logbook and A class card. I remember doing 90 degree turns fine and did a nice controlled 360 but on the 6th jump I did an uncontrolled 360. I swear I was in good position and was turning out of it but my instructor (Jeff Reckard at the time) had to assist. Anyway I'm looking forward to getting done right and sticking with it this time, so long as the budget allows anyway ya know. Any tips for a newbie on stability...Kyle Batchelor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GooniesKid 0 #2 August 8, 2013 Batchelor412Hey whats up folks, Im new to dropzone.com. Just thought I'd share my experience as a newbie. I jumped 6 six back in 2005(AFF). I was 18 years old at that time. I was on level 7 on the 6th jump. Then I met my Wife , got married and have 2 kids. Its been 8 years and now things have settled a bit. Now I'm scheduled to jump on August 24th this year and can't think about anything else really. The exhileration and visuals are unmatched. I am starting the beginner course over obviously, fortunately Skydive Pennsylvania is nice enough to gimme a break on that first jump price since I still have my Logbook and A class card. I remember doing 90 degree turns fine and did a nice controlled 360 but on the 6th jump I did an uncontrolled 360. I swear I was in good position and was turning out of it but my instructor (Jeff Reckard at the time) had to assist. Anyway I'm looking forward to getting done right and sticking with it this time, so long as the budget allows anyway ya know. Any tips for a newbie on stability... Welcome back...so any tips? yeah, arching helps alot. Breathing helps. But man 8 years later bro? this is why I do not commit to a relationship,,,cuz that leads to kids, which leads to headaches, which leads to losing hair, which leads to sacrificing what YOU want to do. It works for some guys (I commend you on that). But not me..i'm a wild stallion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batchelor412 0 #3 August 8, 2013 Yea, I do wonder how I went 8 whole years without one jump..and the bug never left.Kyle Batchelor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanielH 0 #4 August 9, 2013 Welcome to Dropzone man! Yeah I'm a newbie just like you! Just did my 4th jump and spun out of control, so I'm taking a trip to the wind tunnel then redoing my C2. Best of luck with your upcoming jump! Blue skies bud.To get in contact with me, please email me at hensel.daniel@aol.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batchelor412 0 #5 August 9, 2013 Thank you. Best of luck to you too. Wonder if there are any wind tunnels around Pittsburgh.Kyle Batchelor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toddnkaya1 0 #6 August 9, 2013 Hi Kyle, Welcome! There are no wind tunnels close by at all. See the wind tunnel forum here. They are building one or a few in Chicago which I think will be the closest to Pittsburgh. Wind tunnels are very pricey , at $600 to $900 an hour. Most people do 2to 3 min. sessions. I live in Pittsburgh as well, and may be doing my AFF at Skydive Pa. as well. I will send you a PM. Good luck! Todd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #7 August 9, 2013 Welcome to the forums! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batchelor412 0 #8 August 10, 2013 Thanks for the info..thats a bummer. whomever builds one around here should do well.Kyle Batchelor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batchelor412 0 #9 August 10, 2013 Thanks. I will relax before the jump.. I try to concentrate on the objectives while on the plane.Kyle Batchelor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #10 August 12, 2013 QuoteWind tunnels are very pricey , at $600 to $900 an hour... 60 minutes, $600 = $10/min 60 minutes, $900 = $15/min Skydive/min = ???? Trying not to discourage tunnel time...just sayin'My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
