highfly 0 #26 May 3, 2005 QuoteIf it's being out on that step that's freaking you out, talk to your JM Just dont talk to him while he is flying the plane. You may distract him from his jobs at hand www.myspace.com/durtymac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
napaguy99 0 #27 May 3, 2005 Not to slam any DZs here, but having your pilot be your jumpmaster is NOT a good idea (besides being against USPA BSRs). Think about it: what happens if the dude before you gets out and you get a student in tow? The procedures call for the jumpmaster to cut the static line. How difficult is it for a pilot to keep control of the airplane, keep the airplane over the dropzone (or another suitable landing area) AND dispatch the student? What if YOU are the last student out and therefor the pilot has no help whatsoever? I would recommend going to a USPA dropzone first off, and second at least to a DZ that doesn't use the pilot as a JM. I know of at least one DZ that had their USPA membership jerked for pulling such a stunt. As was also mentioned, I personally believe AFF is a much more effective way of learning to skydive. Sure, you jumps might be cheaper now, but in the long run you will pay (both monetarily and otherwise). Just my .02 "Let the misinterpretation and attacks begin." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highfly 0 #28 May 3, 2005 As above Lodi is not USPA affiliated. www.myspace.com/durtymac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #29 May 3, 2005 First major problem I see: Work on the sign language thingie. The Spinal Tap shizzle's gotta go. It should be the pinkie and the thumb, not the index finger! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #30 May 3, 2005 tecdad...dude...OMG where do I start? I care about you as a newbie and I want you do live this sport for a very long time. Please please please...never let your egoi surpass you. One second of distraction could mean your life in this sport. My advice is to keep your head on a swivel both in freefall and especially under canopy. Work on accuracy landings. If you are out and haven't done that yet, do self talk and calm yourself that you are "fine and can do this" and plant your ass right where you want to be. If you can't do that, we need to talk. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #31 May 3, 2005 QuoteAs above Lodi is not USPA affiliated. No, but their instructors are USPA rated. Even if they're not USPA rated, it's still the wrong way to do it.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tecdady 0 #32 May 3, 2005 well thanks all for the help. ive made my decision. im not going to do this anymore. im going to tell bill i would like to do the aff and see if he will apply my remaining credits towards it. im not comfortable. as a scuba diver ive learned, if im not comfortable with what im doing. dont do it. chris Day-Day that CRAAAAAAAZY bitch is out there again!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #33 May 3, 2005 If i where you i would go for AFF so much more fun. Me i did 10 static line jumps and the exits all sucked hated sitting in the door. ended up doing AFF and have never looked back its just so much more rewarding. Now i will rear dive, front float or any other exit. Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highfly 0 #34 May 3, 2005 Quoteas a scuba diver ive learned, if im not comfortable with what im doing. dont do it. thats the most important lesson learnt already tecdaddy. www.myspace.com/durtymac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #35 May 3, 2005 Quote im not comfortable. as a scuba diver ive learned, if im not comfortable with what im doing. dont do it. Man, you will go far if you keep that attitude! Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EDYDO 0 #36 May 3, 2005 When I started jumping, there were only two of us and my plane only held two, so I had to do static lines with the pilot as jumpmaster. In today's world, I would think twice about training at a DZ where they do that. It's just no longer necessary and adds an unnecessary element of risk. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noname 0 #37 May 4, 2005 Def. talk to Will about any problems you are having with your jumps. I don't think you are the only person ever to switch from static line to aff. And remember, day 1 is pretty damn tough no matter what. I always felt better as a student on my second day in a row ... like I got more comfortable with the whole experience. Good luck in your jumps! We have a great summer ahead of us! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites