Muenkel 0 #1 March 1, 2002 2 months from today I will be descending upon the Skydive Space Center in Titusville for 12 days. My goal is to complete my AFF and possibly get my A license. I am praying to the weather gods. I will also have some tunnel training while I am down there.I don't know why I am posting this, I am just really psyched!"I am a victim of my environment."Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 March 1, 2002 "Skydive Space Center in Titusville"From what I hear....there are no outs. Land in......have fun....PASS the levels!!!"I only have a C license, so I don't know shit..right?"-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LawnDart21 0 #3 March 1, 2002 When you get your license be sure to come back to Massachusetts and make some jumps with us at Skydive Pepperell."I have my D License so that means I know everything, right?"Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #4 March 1, 2002 Quote"Skydive Space Center in Titusville"From what I hear....there are no outs. Land in......have fun....PASS the levels!!!Clay, what do you mean there are no outs? No comprende."I am a victim of my environment."Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #5 March 1, 2002 QuoteWhen you get your license be sure to come back to Massachusetts and make some jumps with us at Skydive Pepperell.My home DZ will most likely be Jumptown, but I definitely want to check out Pepperell. I've heard great stuff. Thanks"I am a victim of my environment."Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lippy 918 #6 March 1, 2002 I'm pretty sure he's talking about the landing area, meaning that there aren't any desirable places to land in the vicinity, other than the main landing area, so make sure you hit it.Live to Jump, Pull to Live,Lippy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #7 March 1, 2002 Somebody was talking about this at the DZ last weekend. They were saying that as long as you make it onto the airport it's all good. If you aren't going to make it back to the airport you better decide to go out early. There aren't any good places to land unless you are on the airport itself. Make sure to ask the JM to explain the "Accuracy trick" to you so you can judge where you are going to land. "I only have a C license, so I don't know shit..right?"-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #8 March 1, 2002 OK, this is comforting.You think I should be considering a different DZ?"I am a victim of my environment."Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #9 March 1, 2002 "You think I should be considering a different DZ?"No!!! You'll be fine. Just know what you need to do to be safe. You'll have a radio on and I'm sure the JM will talk you right into the best part of the landing area every time. Sorry....didn't mean to scare you!!! Hey...I went through some 50 Ft tall pine trees on my 3 rd jump. Just remember to steer for the hole in the limbs and PLF!!! LMAO I walked away and drank beer after that one. "I only have a C license, so I don't know shit..right?"-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #10 March 1, 2002 I'm sorry to be laughing Chris, but your remark "OK, this is comforting" was what I would be thinking! Enjoy, you will do fine.J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #11 March 1, 2002 Thanks peeps. You know there is a 5 month lapse between my discovery of skydiving and the beginning of my career in skydiving, so I have been dealing with alot of self-doubt. But then I say to myself, that I have always been a really good student and I am pretty good at picking things up quickly.I also figure if you bozo's can do it, I certainly can."I am a victim of my environment."Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #12 March 1, 2002 QuoteI have been dealing with alot of self-doubtJust ask yourself..."What's the worst thing that could happen?" "I only have a C license, so I don't know shit..right?"-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #13 March 1, 2002 QuoteJust ask yourself..."What's the worst thing that could happen?"I could become just like you. "I am a victim of my environment."Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #14 March 1, 2002 QuoteI could become just like youSee.....it isn't so bad...."I only have a C license, so I don't know shit..right?"-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #15 March 1, 2002 QuoteSee.....it isn't so bad....That's not what everyone else says."I am a victim of my environment."Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #16 March 1, 2002 QuoteThat's not what everyone else saysThey don't even know me...or maybe they do...."I only have a C license, so I don't know shit..right?"-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #17 March 1, 2002 Clay,You always have to have the last word, don't you? I'm trying to leave for the weekend, but you just keep on posting!Have a great weekend, dude."I am a victim of my environment."Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #18 March 1, 2002 Quotebut you just keep on posting!I'm on lunch...I even have an excuse....."I only have a C license, so I don't know shit..right?"-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #19 March 1, 2002 Chris-I did all my student training at SSC. It's true, there aren't a lot of outs. The dz is in the middle of a neighborhood. But, you'll be pulling high enough that you shouldn't have any problem making it back to the airport. The student landing area has plenty of room. Trust me, if I can do it, then you can do it!AndreaThe brave may not live forever, but the timid may not live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #20 March 4, 2002 QuoteTrust me, if I can do it, then you can do it!Thanks Andrea, I am going to trust you. I'm not going to let some houses, pine trees, power lines, pools, mean dogs, or interstate 95 stop me! I'm a skydiver, dammit!"I am a victim of my environment."Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philhartree 0 #21 March 4, 2002 We were in Fla. in Dec/Jan. Weather was shite in Lake Wales so we 'popped' over to Titusville.Had a chat to the guys there - really nice people... nice new spanking clean Cessna Caravan too! (IIRC)There are few outs. Usually airfields are out in the sticks where no sod lives - but this place seems right in the 'burbs'. So it's roads / trees / etc etc BUT...nothing to worry about, it is a REALLY big airfieldHave funRegards, Phil---If you have to ask, you don't understand Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
