hollybudge 0 #1 September 24, 2006 Hi, Firstly, I would like to apologize for my first post in this forum being a form of advertising but I have been given the thumbs up from Sangiro to do so... My name is Holly Budge. I am a keen skydiver and have worked in the sport as a freefall camera woman in New Zealand. I gave up full time skydiving four years ago to pursue a degree in Interactive Media Production in the UK. For my final project, I built E-Fli, an online training application designed for students learning to skydive. It is designed to be used as an additional resource to complement existing training methods. I have worked with skydiving experts to ensure E-Fli meets industry standards. E-Fli is a product born out of my passion for skydiving. I have launched it to dropzones worldwide and have received some very positive feedback. Please do log on to E-Fli, I have a thirty day free trial running at the moment. So there is NO payment required. www.re-fresha.com/skydiving As this is a new and innovative venture, I would be very interested to hear any constructive feedback... Blue Skies! Holly Re-Fresha Ltd hollybudge@re-fresha.com www.re-fresha.com/skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sockpuppet 0 #2 September 24, 2006 checking this out now... Edit: just my inital thoughts. 1) make the "start" here button easier to find. On eht ewelcome page its a little hard to see the actual E-Fli application beyond all the "buy stuff here" messages. 2) not wanting to riff on you here but I cant really see what you are trying to achieve. Most of the info in that is basic to a point of that even me a 3 jump wonder didnt really learn anything. I know its used as a refresher...but if you dont know the basics that you are presenting before your first solo then you have not been properly trained. I kept reading that thinking "no shit sherlock". Very slick site but even the best looking sites need good content. ------ Two of the three voices in my head agree with you. It might actually be unanimous but voice three only speaks Welsh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #3 September 24, 2006 Quotechecking this out now... Edit: just my inital thoughts. 1) make the "start" here button easier to find. On eht ewelcome page its a little hard to see the actual E-Fli application beyond all the "buy stuff here" messages. 2) not wanting to riff on you here but I cant really see what you are trying to achieve. Most of the info in that is basic to a point of that even me a 3 jump wonder didnt really learn anything. I know its used as a refresher...but if you dont know the basics that you are presenting before your first solo then you have not been properly trained. I kept reading that thinking "no shit sherlock". Very slick site but even the best looking sites need good content. If you had trouble with this site maybe you should reconsider your continued participation in a sport requiring any quick thinking.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sockpuppet 0 #4 September 24, 2006 The actual site content is well presented and easy to use. Just teh button to launch it wasnt where I would expect to see it. Seems that the forums and the gallery where in the obvious place that I would expect to see the button. Maybe people think I was harsh but thats just how I feel. As the site (is probably?) aimed at studnets like me I thought the feedback would be helpful. The content can be read far too quickly, there would need to be something to keep me going back to the site in order to justify a cost. With resources like dz.com articles avail for free the site would have to be very cheap or free (included membership as part of AFF cost at DZ) ------ Two of the three voices in my head agree with you. It might actually be unanimous but voice three only speaks Welsh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hollybudge 0 #5 September 25, 2006 Thanks for your thoughts, I have taken your suggestion on board for the launch button. Quote"not wanting to riff on you here but I cant really see what you are trying to achieve. Most of the info in that is basic to a point of that even me a 3 jump wonder didnt really learn anything" E-Fli is built for students to reference throughout their training. Our market research has clearly shown that in an adrenaline fuelled environment, combined with the average student's feelings of anxiety and fear, it is not always an easy environment for learning and retaining information. E-Fli is designed to provide the student with an additional learning environment that they can explore in their own time, at their own pace. The old saying, a picture speaks a thousand words is true to E-Fli. The clear and accurate content is simplistic in form but rich in information taught on student training courses. The aim is to help reduce information overload and promote safety. Obviously not all students learn at the same pace... Quote"there would need to be something to keep me going back to the site in order to justify a cost". E-Fli is our first program to launch. It is a fresh venture and indeed there will be complementary training applications to follow. Rome was not built in a day but not from lack of trying! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sockpuppet 0 #6 September 25, 2006 Cool. I'd look at speaking to DZOs and getting them to add access as part of thier AFF program (an extra 10-15 bucks would not get noticed in the $2000 AFF cost). As I dont think students would go looking for something like this. You may also want to look at videos of flaring, tracking as the wired models are good but a video would aslo be good. ------ Two of the three voices in my head agree with you. It might actually be unanimous but voice three only speaks Welsh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marybalfanz 0 #7 September 25, 2006 I love it. I think it's great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skytash 0 #8 September 25, 2006 My Comments: I know you tried to cover your bases, but there is a risk that different instructors use different hand signals. I know some who use a fist to indicate arching, and you're showing that as a pull signal. I don't think you should change the programme significantly, however any DZ including it in their programme should be aware of what you have included to prevent confusion. The loading of the freefall manoeuvers took a little longer than the other bits, presumably as the graphic is more detailed. If there is some way you can include a 'loading' message it would prevent other impatient people like me from thinking it's broken. In your FAQ you refer to the 120 day repack cycle. In different countries this varies, and although adding them all wouldn't necessarily be the easiest thing to do or maintain, it may be worth adding that in the US the cycle is 120 days. I love the way the stick men in the menu moveOtherwise - great idea and very well put together, I hope it brings you what you were hoping to achieve while working all the hours to put it together! tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hollybudge 0 #9 September 25, 2006 Thanks for your feedback Tash. It has been very helpful. I will indeed add preloaders to the freefall manoeuvres. As for the hand signals, I am thinking about removing that page altogether to avoid any confusion. Blue Skies! Holly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hollybudge 0 #10 September 25, 2006 I am glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the post. 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
skytash 0 #8 September 25, 2006 My Comments: I know you tried to cover your bases, but there is a risk that different instructors use different hand signals. I know some who use a fist to indicate arching, and you're showing that as a pull signal. I don't think you should change the programme significantly, however any DZ including it in their programme should be aware of what you have included to prevent confusion. The loading of the freefall manoeuvers took a little longer than the other bits, presumably as the graphic is more detailed. If there is some way you can include a 'loading' message it would prevent other impatient people like me from thinking it's broken. In your FAQ you refer to the 120 day repack cycle. In different countries this varies, and although adding them all wouldn't necessarily be the easiest thing to do or maintain, it may be worth adding that in the US the cycle is 120 days. I love the way the stick men in the menu moveOtherwise - great idea and very well put together, I hope it brings you what you were hoping to achieve while working all the hours to put it together! tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hollybudge 0 #9 September 25, 2006 Thanks for your feedback Tash. It has been very helpful. I will indeed add preloaders to the freefall manoeuvres. As for the hand signals, I am thinking about removing that page altogether to avoid any confusion. Blue Skies! Holly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hollybudge 0 #10 September 25, 2006 I am glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
