happythoughts 0 #1 February 23, 2003 This guy fought it all the way down. He didn't panic and lived. Stay scared, it keeps you safe. Never give up. No matter how it works out, you've got the rest of your life to think about it. QuoteA Marine parachutist cheated death when his main and reserve canopies malfunctioned during a skydiving exhibition for the Philippine Military Academy alumni homecoming yesterday. He suffered only a few bruises when he fell into a nearby ravine. QuoteKnowing that he had roughly less than 60 seconds to act, he kept his nerve and reached back with his hand to pull out the reserve from its container. The reserve deployed just in time to break his fall while the pine trees cushioned him from the ground news clicky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outofit 0 #2 February 23, 2003 great to hear a cool head prevailed in a very stressful situation! It is better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #3 February 23, 2003 Glad that he kept his wits about him. And he had time to work the problem......60 seconds from 1500 ft ??? I want to jump there. Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #4 February 23, 2003 Hey Bill that is what the military teaches. How to stay cool under pressure and stress. Something about going to WAR. Bullets, Bombs and Insane Chaos!!The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #5 February 23, 2003 I have always said that people should be required to do one tandem before entering any skydiving program. On any first jump, people are dealing with the adrenaline overload, sensory overload, new environment, etc. Some don't have the ability to deal with malfunctions on a first jump. Once you've done the first one, you can deal with problems with a cooler head. This post was just kind of a reminder to everyone. Review your procedures, be safe, never give up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessd 0 #6 February 23, 2003 QuoteI have always said that people should be required to do one tandem before entering any skydiving program. My DZ requires that you do a tandem before starting AFF. "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
happythoughts 0 #7 February 23, 2003 QuoteQuoteI have always said that people should be required to do one tandem before entering any skydiving program. My DZ requires that you do a tandem before starting AFF. That's a policy that I like. Not all do. We've all seen the tandem student land who hyperventilated on the plane, the adrenaline pumped all that oxygen to their brain, zzziiinnggg. They can't put nouns and verbs together for 20 minutes. That first tandem just helps them become accustomed to everything with someone more experienced driving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessd 0 #8 February 23, 2003 I didn't even know about the policy. But, when I signed up for AFF (set to begin next month) they told me I needed to do a tandem first. I already did a few last summer/fall, so I don't need another. I'm glad I did it that way. I was far too overwhelmed (and scared shitless) on the first tandem. Can't imagine if it was AFF level one instead. "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
jmpnkramer 0 #9 February 23, 2003 Quote Quote On any first jump, people are dealing with the adrenaline overload, sensory overload, new environment, etc. I can agree there. Speaking from first hand experience students are unpredictable. Besides having the most sick passengers I also had two pass out before landing. A third passed out after I unhooked her. I usually suggest a Tandem first because then they know what they are getiing into and are sure that they want to be a skydiver. Otherwise they have to go through a 6-8 hr AFF level one course and then if they cannot jump they just blew not only the money but 8 hrs of their day.The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phlyhigh 0 #10 February 23, 2003 Same at my DZ. I think it's the only one in the Quebec province that requires it's new commer to do a tandem b4 the PFF (AFF). All the other ones offer either IAD or tandem. Tandems are exellent for that matter and it also puts the students in context with the FreeFall enviroment compared with IAD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billo 0 #11 February 23, 2003 Yep, you always have a chance! I've heard it and said it a million times - (and my doctor loved the sticker of it on my back brace...) DIE TRYING!!! b Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirMail 0 #12 February 23, 2003 Maybe they meant 15,000 feet. Patrick-- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
