Muenkel 0 #1 June 16, 2003 Finally, the sun has smiled on New England. Got to Jumptown around noon. Due to the dz being very busy and quite a few students, it took about 8 hours to complete both levels. I met Joe Deal...aka...JDBoston. Very cool guy. He was jumping his ass off all day. My first level went really well, however, my radio malfunctioned which meant I had to fly the canopy on my own for the first time in my life. Well, I did it, and did it quite well. Landed in the student area and did an impressive PLF. My instructors were very pleased that I remembered what I was taught and able to control the canopy, use the wind to kill some altitude and land in the safe area. I did have video done for this jump and it is quite entertaining. 2nd level the TLO's added were 90 degree turns and tracking forward. On departure from the plane, my primary broke away, so I only had my secondary for a few moments. Got my bearings, had a great arch, and did my circle of awareness as if my primary was there. She then docked with us. Did a really good left turn, but a sucky right turn. Also forward tracking went really well. Under canopy, I did have radio this time, but we were dealing with some tricky winds. Anyway had a pretty decent landing in a sand pit right next to the student landing area, and fell on my ass. All in all, everything went really well and I am cleared for C-1, which hopefully will be this weekend. I think I was most proud of the way I handled my canopy flight when faced with the radio malfunction. You people never told me it would be this much fun. You really should be a little more expressive on these forums. BTW, when the hell do the ears clear? Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 June 16, 2003 Kick ass! Dude, I'm so excited for you. Its also very cool to hear some good news today. As for the ears, press your nostrals together and blow gently through your nose. You'll feel the ears equalize. If you have a little sinus congestion, it may take a little longer for them to equalize (as mine are right now...huh? what?)--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrose7 0 #3 June 16, 2003 sound hooked to me~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP. MaryRose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dixieskydiver 0 #4 June 16, 2003 Hey that radio thing happened to me, except it was just they forgot to ask the order in which the two students we had would be getting out. They gave HIM radio all the way down when he was supposed to be on just radio standby. I got the radio standby on my second jump. I flared a bit early, but it was ok. Congrats on your jumps. Dixie HISPA #56 Facil Rodriguez "Scientific research has shown that 60% of the time, it works every time." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #5 June 16, 2003 Awesome! Actually - I did a dance for the sungods just for you last night! Glad to hear it went well! Keep it up! You'll have more than me by the time I get back and you can teach me a trick at the Eloy boogie! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 June 16, 2003 Quoteyou can teach me a trick at the Eloy boogie! I bet he can do that anyways...OH you mean a skydiving trick...my bad.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #7 June 16, 2003 QuoteQuoteyou can teach me a trick at the Eloy boogie! I bet he can do that anyways...OH you mean a skydiving trick...my bad. Good one, Dave! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #8 June 16, 2003 Awesome Chris, just awesome, I'm so happy for you.J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #9 June 16, 2003 WHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! I am so very proud of you, Chris. You've done it. And there's no looking back now. You've tasted the sky, and you're learning to fly. How amazing are you? And how amazing is this???????? YYYYYYYYIIIIIIIIIIIIIIPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! Hugs to you, Chris. Ciels- Michele Edit. Oh, Jan? You're next.... ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #10 June 16, 2003 Go Chris Go!!!!! Oh by the way, THIS SKYDIVING S**T IS FUN! Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessd 0 #11 June 16, 2003 Chris that is awesome. WOOHOO!!!! I wish I had been there to see it all happen - but family commitments kept me home today. WOW - I can't believe the radio failed you on your first jump. That's crazy. Awesome that you were calm enough to land the canopy in your own. That is simply fantastic!!! Major congrats going out to you right now. Damn - I so wish I was there. Sounds like you had a great time-I'm so happy for you right now. When I did my first levels for AFF I was on such a high for weeks - too bad I have not jumped since then. But soon enough I will - you'll have to give me some pointers - sounds like you kicked some serious ass! "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 26 #12 June 16, 2003 Congratulations Chris! Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #13 June 16, 2003 Finally! Congrats, Chris. Good on you for landing without the radio. You don't need no stinkin' radio. 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
Muenkel 0 #14 June 16, 2003 Ow, Ow, Ow.....but a great Ow! Morning after. I didn't know some of these muscles existed, but ow. Also, there certainly are some questionable bruises that could only be caused by skydiving harnesses or some kinky sexual harness. And, the ears are still plugged, but I think it's what Dave said, some sinus thingy. Allergies have been nasty this spring. Does anyone know if sudafed helps? Now, how many more days till Saturday? Aaah shit...I have to work all week. How do you do that? Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBKid 0 #15 June 16, 2003 Must be a yank thing. Over here the radios never work. Only thing I've ever heard was "well done, number 1" after my first exit, then I've been on my own ever since. It's great when you actually go up without radio for the first time (nearly landed on factory roof). Congrats! Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #16 June 16, 2003 QuoteYou don't need no stinkin' radio. But I felt cheated. They told me it would be Radio-free Skymama!!! Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDBoston 0 #17 June 16, 2003 Congrats Chris! It was good to meet you. Just keep banging out those student jumps and try not to take any more days than you need to between them. You'll stay fresher that way, and it will be easier to progress... anyway, great job. If the weather looks marginal, make sure you call the DZ or even stop by. We've had a couple of odd New England days where the forecast really sucked, but we managed to send 7-8 Otter loads up anyway with the people who were there taking the chance. Makes you wonder whether they just hire people off the street to be weathermen. See you next time. Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #18 June 16, 2003 I am SOOOO glad you finally got to JUMP!!!!! YEEHAAA!!! Can't wait to hear more about it and see the video... -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #19 June 16, 2003 Admit it dude, you sucked. Great to hear you had some real fun, but alas... its all down hill now. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #20 June 16, 2003 Congrats! Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #21 June 16, 2003 QuoteYou've tasted the sky And I think I ate a few bugs. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #22 June 16, 2003 right on CHRIS!!!...I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #23 June 16, 2003 sweet deal chris!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #24 June 16, 2003 When does the smile leave the face?Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #25 June 16, 2003 QuoteWhen does the smile leave the face? nevr buddy, absolutely never. congratulations!!!! It was a long wait, but I am sure it was worth it!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
