A12 0 #1 June 21, 2002 I just wanted to say hello to everyone here. I start my AFF classes Saturday and I am thrilled. I've jumped twice before, both tandem...and I must say that I am hooked.Now...if this week will move a little quicker... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #2 June 21, 2002 Welcome Adam! Both to our wonderful world of skydiving and to our little community here on dz.com!!!!Let us know how that AFF-1 goes!Anne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #3 June 21, 2002 Welcome! Let us know how your jump(s) go this weekend... we're a nosy bunch around here pull & flare,lisa"Try not. Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda sez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #4 June 21, 2002 welcome Adam, now you gotta tell us everything about you so we can some how give you a hard time about it.....just one word of warning...watch out for Clay....oh and good luck on AFF...you'll LOVE IT!!!!!......3..2..1..C-YAmarc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #5 June 21, 2002 Quoteand I must say that I am hooked.No you are not "hooked". Jan is "hooked".Hey Lisa, my own inside joke...ok, not the best one, but it's a start!Back to the AFF. Good luck. The weekend is almost here. The advice I was given...Have Fun!!! And please let us know all the details."JANE, HOW DO YOU STOP THIS CRAZY THING?"Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #6 June 21, 2002 Hey, thanks Chris J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A12 0 #7 June 25, 2002 Well, I went this weekend for the AFF-1 class and jump. Had a small class of about 7 oher guys, spent a late night on Saturday doing all of the classroom material. Came back to the DZ at 8:30am to do all the pratical work. Around noon, we finished up but noone was jumping do to lack of visibility....but about 1 hour later the clouds parted and I got suited up. The chute felt weird on my back, but tis a feeling that I hope to feel more often...when over the routine a couple more times on the ground before boarding the plane. Boarded the plane and accended to 13,500 feet. The door opened, I checked in and checked out and jumped from the plane. I had a small problem with my arch, my legs were too far back (towards my butt), but I fixed that thanks to the hand signals from my two jumpmasters. I proceeded on with the Circle of Awareness and 3 practice ripcord pulls and another Circle of Awareness. Then I relaxed for 15 seconds and enjoyed the view and the feeling of adrenaline rushing through my body. At 5500 feet I waved off and pulled my chute. All went well, had a small line twist that corrected itself. I again, sat there and enjoyed the view and the realisation that I have just done something that was FANTASTIC and that I want to do again ASAP. The radio man then directed me to the landing area where I made my first solo landing standing up. I was then brought back to the equipment room where I put everything away and proceded onto my jump debriefing. We discussed the jump and I was then awarded the AFF-1 graduation certificate. Woohoo!! Now I am planning the next 19 jumps I need to get my class A license. I will hopefully be jumping a couple times in the following weekend after July 4th. I think that covers everything that happened, except that I have watched the video like a dozen times in the last couple times. A|2 If you want to fly, get out of the plane! My Homepage My Blogger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #8 June 26, 2002 Just think A12, it only gets better from here. And I do mean better! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 273 #9 June 26, 2002 Nice! Congrats on making your first "real" skydive! Hot tip - make a copy of that video before you wear out the tape Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TomAiello 26 #10 June 26, 2002 Congratulations! Somehow, it seems like the first jump stories are always the most inspiring. Maybe you're not turning a gazillion points, or building some insane 3D formation, but the raw feelings are always so powerful. Thanks for sharing them!-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites A12 0 #11 June 26, 2002 Copy of the tape?? Hell, I'm having it put onto a DVD with the still pics! Not going to wear that out! If you want to fly, get out of the plane! My Homepage My Blogger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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
skybytch 273 #9 June 26, 2002 Nice! Congrats on making your first "real" skydive! Hot tip - make a copy of that video before you wear out the tape Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #10 June 26, 2002 Congratulations! Somehow, it seems like the first jump stories are always the most inspiring. Maybe you're not turning a gazillion points, or building some insane 3D formation, but the raw feelings are always so powerful. Thanks for sharing them!-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A12 0 #11 June 26, 2002 Copy of the tape?? Hell, I'm having it put onto a DVD with the still pics! Not going to wear that out! If you want to fly, get out of the plane! My Homepage My Blogger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
