firemedic 7 #51 October 20, 2011 Every one of those "glitches" gives you experience and helps you relax the next time. Sounds like you're doing just fine. Keep going and keep the cartoons coming. I really enjoy them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #52 October 20, 2011 Quote RELAX! [Joke that will only make sense to those old enough to remember 1985]Frankie? Is that you?[/Joke that will only make sense to those old enough to remember 1985] ***Every one of those "glitches" gives you experience and helps you relax the next time. Good point. I suppose repeating levels is more like custom training as opposed to "You dummy! Fail!" Obviously I need to devote more time to mastering the level five tricks. Plus I've learned a few things not to do. ***Sounds like you're doing just fine. Keep going and keep the cartoons coming. I really enjoy them. Glad you like them. Thanks!My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlie5 0 #53 October 20, 2011 Hey! I was born in 83 but I know good music! The feather butts bounce off ya like raindrops hitting a battle-star when they come in too fast...kinda funny to watch. - airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoogeyMan 0 #54 October 20, 2011 Quote Here's my latest jump. It was supposed to be AFF level five, but it was a mess!Skydiving Duck: The Big Spin Let's hope I do better this week. I hope you publish. Great stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #55 October 20, 2011 A spin of 360 degrees? Beginners.Back when I started, I was spinning like a top and opening with line twist so bad I spent half the canopy ride kicking it out. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #56 October 21, 2011 Quote A spin of 360 degrees? Beginners.Back when I started, I was spinning like a top and opening with line twist so bad I spent half the canopy ride kicking it out. I was fairly solid on the whole - but I already posted on Namowal's blog about the AFF level I finished spinning on my back, and having to pull that way. I remember a riser hooked one of my legs on opening. That hurt! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #57 October 24, 2011 QuoteHere's my latest post: Skydiving Duck: Arch Nemisis (AFF Level 4) Thanks for the continuing entertainment. (And for fixing those leg grippers!) What does the little guy with the bomb symbolize in the attached image? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #58 October 24, 2011 Quote What does the little guy with the bomb symbolize in the attached image? I put the bomb guy in as a reminder that, while the drop isn't as scary as it used to be (for me), I shouldn't get too complacent either. It's a fun ride, but I need to remember I'm not at Disneyland and should always be alert as to what's going on. Sort of a "Have fun, but pay attention!!" reminder.My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #59 October 25, 2011 QuoteQuote What does the little guy with the bomb symbolize in the attached image? I put the bomb guy in as a reminder that, while the drop isn't as scary as it used to be (for me), I shouldn't get too complacent either. It's a fun ride, but I need to remember I'm not at Disneyland and should always be alert as to what's going on. Sort of a "Have fun, but pay attention!!" reminder. Excellent! That's what I figured it represented, but I wanted to make sure: Danger is always lurking, and can explode unexpectedly at any time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #60 October 25, 2011 Keep them coming, girl! I've enjoyed every single one. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #61 October 27, 2011 Thanks to everyone for their support. [ url http://tailotherat.blogspot.com/2011/10/skydiving-duck-aff-5-part-two.html]Here's the latest entry, with a video.[/url] (Note that my hair is tucked safely away this time!)My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlie5 0 #62 October 27, 2011 Awesome! Love the smiles all the way down Keep at it, you're getting more and more relaxed. On a separate note, aren't radios on helmet a potential hazard? Like wearing a camera. The feather butts bounce off ya like raindrops hitting a battle-star when they come in too fast...kinda funny to watch. - airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #63 October 27, 2011 Quote Thanks to everyone for their support. [ url http://tailotherat.blogspot.com/2011/10/skydiving-duck-aff-5-part-two.html]Here's the latest entry, with a video.[/url] (Note that my hair is tucked safely away this time!) Your feet and lips look much smaller on video."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmccann 1 #64 October 27, 2011 Congrats, and keep up the good work. Love the aura of calm keeping the fear at bay, and the smiles in the video. See you around the DZ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #65 October 27, 2011 Quote Awesome! Love the smiles all the way down Keep at it, you're getting more and more relaxed. Thanks! Quote On a separate note, aren't radios on helmet a potential hazard? Like wearing a camera. I suppose so, but the container that holds them is pretty flush with the helmet edge, so it's not like it's a knob waiting to snag something. Of course, I'm no expert so maybe I should stay out of this debate.My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #66 October 27, 2011 Quote Your feet and lips look much smaller on video. The wide angle lens does weird things. My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #67 October 27, 2011 Quote Congrats, and keep up the good work. Love the aura of calm keeping the fear at bay, and the smiles in the video. I think I was okay in the air because Fear Personified was still up in the plane. He won't go out that door. Quote See you around the DZ! The last time I was there a few strangers come up to me and say "Hey! Skydiving Duck!" Maybe I'm getting notorious. My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #68 October 27, 2011 QuoteOn a separate note, aren't radios on helmet a potential hazard? Like wearing a camera. Nope! Next question.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcsvader 1 #69 October 28, 2011 Quote I think I was okay in the air because Fear Personified was still up in the plane. He won't go out that door. It's pretty amazing what you can do when you leave fear behind Have you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MajorDad 0 #70 October 28, 2011 Quote The last time I was there a few strangers come up to me and say "Hey! Skydiving Duck!" Maybe I'm getting notorious. There are a few from the Great-Soon-to-be-White North who are following the exploits. Great job on Level 5 and looking forward to the next one!! Blue Ones, Major Dad CSPA D-579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcsvader 1 #71 October 28, 2011 Quote Quote The last time I was there a few strangers come up to me and say "Hey! Skydiving Duck!" Maybe I'm getting notorious. There are a few from the Great-Soon-to-be-White North who are following the exploits. Great job on Level 5 and looking forward to the next one!! Blue Ones, and some in Malaysia as well! If we can get a few more continents to chime in you could consider yourslelf the world famous skydiving duck Have you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #72 October 28, 2011 Quote Quote I think I was okay in the air because Fear Personified was still up in the plane. He won't go out that door. It's pretty amazing what you can do when you leave fear behind Now if I can only figure out how to keep "him" from following me onto the plane. He ruins the ride! Quote There are a few from the Great-Soon-to-be-White North who are following the exploits. Great job on Level 5 and looking forward to the next one!! Quote and some in Malaysia as well! Thanks! My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #73 October 30, 2011 Quote Quote Quote I think I was okay in the air because Fear Personified was still up in the plane. He won't go out that door. It's pretty amazing what you can do when you leave fear behind Now if I can only figure out how to keep "him" from following me onto the plane. He ruins the ride! Quote There are a few from the Great-Soon-to-be-White North who are following the exploits. Great job on Level 5 and looking forward to the next one!! Quote and some in Malaysia as well! Thanks! So Fear is too scared to go out the door? Thanks yet again. These are great (as usual). I had the usual "Ride Up Nerves" in the plane yesterday. I had to smile when I thought about your "Fear Noogies" because that's exactly what it was. The "Here and Now" of the jump is part of it for me. It was 15 above (Farenheit) at altitude yesterday. When the door was opened, it felt really cold. Once it was time to go, nothing else mattered but the jump. I didn't feel the cold again until after I was under canopy. Same as always."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShcShc11 0 #74 October 31, 2011 Quote I've been posting cartoons about my tandem and beginning AFF jumps in the "Introductions" forum, but it's been suggested I post them here, even though I'm far from a liscenced skydiver. So if you haven't seen them, and want to follow my misadventures (I'm a natural chicken so this doesn't come easy for me) here they are. SkyDiving Duck: Chicken of the Sky SkyDiving Duck III: Parachuting School (Chicken of the Sky, AFF version) Skydiving Duck IV: Shakes on a Plane (AFF Level 2) Skydiving Duck V: Altitude! Altitude! Altitude! (AFF 3, attempt 1)) Skydiving Duck IV: AFF 3: Take two, with a Twist HAHA. Just read the first part. I love them!! Edit 2: " I reached back again.... ...where was it? The instructor nudged my hand in place. I missed it completely on the third try Oh no! I'd blown it. Now what? Should I try again? No! Time's running out. Next task!'' LOLL. My thoughts exactly when I missed it too. It was kind of like ''ah shit am I supposed to do it again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewbrinkhaus 0 #75 November 3, 2011 Seriously love the cartoons! I live in the LA area too and hoping to start my AFF soon at Elsinore. Really enjoy the inside perspective on the program you're presenting with your commentary and drawings. I've done tandems and wind tunnel before but until I've worn the chute myself, I can only imagine. :) Maybe we'll get the chance to jump together once we are both licensed, safe and confident (relatively) skydivers. Keep 'em coming!Do not pursue happiness. Create it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
