Relaxing is the key!!!!!!!!

[Skywoody 0]

did jumps c2 and c3 today. Words cannot explain how exciting this is. made 2 mistakes today one on each jump both during exit of the sky van. On the first jump I looked down, probably because I was backing up. this caused me to flip a few times. I relaxed, arched and all was good. landing was good plf, flared just alittle to low. On the 2nd jump I really screwed up. I looked up, but I bent my knees way to much. I started rolling a little,(really alot) which really concerned my instructer, but as soon as I relaxed and arched I flattened out. I had a perfect stand up landing. I learned alot today and the most important part was to breath out, and let it all go. Your body falls into place.
my instructor wants me to repeat c3 because of the bout of spinning. But thats OK. I learned so much by making this mistake that I will not do it again. Unless of course I am doing it for fun.

[willso 0]

Hi from Australia, don't know what c2 and c3 are relative to our training. Were these exits backwards or forwards? The first 6 jumps here in the AFF course are backwards, then diving exits. I've only done three, but find that relaxing is definitely the way too go. My first jump the JM's turned me sideways on exit. I found this quite abrupt compared to just stepping out the door and seeing the plane disappear above you, what an awesome sight!! How did you feel getting out of control and was it easy to rectify? On my 3rd jump both JM's let me go at 9000ft, all the way to pull time. I did notice it, because I was kinda rocking around a little. My 4th is with one JM and he let's go soon after exit. Looking forward to it, but wouldn't mind repeating 3rd stage to feel what it was like flying alone. Anyway, have a good time and stay safe.
Blue Skies.

[Skywoody 0]

Willso, the jumps I mentioned are probably the same as you. It was my 2nd and 3rd JM assisted. #7 is my graduation jump. On 3 the JM let go after I was stable. It was a backwards exit, which was different from my tandoms. Those were side exits out of an otter into the relative wind. I know what caused my spinning and hope to correct the problem on my next jump. I find myself so hyped as I am leaving the plane that relaxing is tough. But after a couple seconds I go through the mental check arch relax legs arms and I am on track. Soon i am sure it will be second nature for us new jumpers to fall into place.
good luck on the rest of your training.