Groundbound 0 #1 February 25, 2005 didn't see a stupid newbie Q forum.... Where can I learn terms like swooping, plf, hook turns? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Groundbound 0 #2 February 25, 2005 In fact, is there a place where a person can learn on-line about the sport beginning with the basics? Tks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #3 February 25, 2005 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/safety/detail_page.cgi?ID=35 right here!! There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #4 February 25, 2005 also check out the safety and training part of this website There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tombuch 0 #5 February 25, 2005 Quote Where can I learn terms like swooping, plf, hook turns? Thanks In addition to the web link already listed, there are a few books you might find helpful. First is my book (shameless plug) called "JUMP! Skydiving Made Fun and Easy." It is written for folks interested in knowing what the sport is all about, how to find and evaluate a school, how safe skydiving is, how to deal with the stress of a student jump, and many other topics of interest to beginners. "JUMP!" is also a great book for experienced skydivers interested in how to answer all the whuffo questions. "JUMP!" includes an extensive glossary. The second book is called "Parachuting, The Skydivers Handbook" by Turoff and Poynter. This is a longstanding text written for beginners and advanced jumpers. It includes tons of good information. This book also includes a great glossary. The third book is called "The Skydivers Survival Guide" by Emerson and Antebi. This book is primarily targeted at jumpers just off student status. It is written to bridge the period from formal training to experienced status. Hope the above helps!Tom Buchanan Instructor Emeritus Comm Pilot MSEL,G Author: JUMP! Skydiving Made Fun and Easy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #6 February 25, 2005 Quotehttp://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/safety/detail_page.cgi?ID=35 right here!! Say - I looked at that glossary before. It is real cool… But – there are a lot of other words, like the ones below, that I had to learn that were not on the list. Anyone want to update it with the definitions for the following and anything anyone else brainstorms? I found missing: Freefly Sitfly (and all the other freefly positions) Freefly Friendly (as in rig) Yoke (as in rig) Mantis Point Random Block Audible Softlink Hacky Handle Freefly Handle Collapsible Pilot Chute Type 8 Webbing Type 17 Webbing Reserve Soft Handle Reserve Metal Handle Skyhook Hip Rings (and all the other terms for variable geometry/articulated harnesses) Booties All the material types for jump suits Cross bracing (and any new forms of high performance terms) Airlocked (as in canopy) Flat Turn/Braked Turn (canopy) Braked Approach Aerodynamic Stall Dynamic Stall Full Stall Pond Wing Suit Tracking Dive Tunnel/Wind Tunnel Thermal Toggle Propack Flatpack Psycho Pack Troll (as in discussion forums) Riser Turns Panic Turn Freebag Hard housing risers Stainless (as in hardware on a rig) Mini 3 rings Drogue Skyball (as in the game you play by passing a ball in freefall) Tubes (as in the tube you hold in freefall) Windsock Tetrahedron Vigil HALO Hop-n-pop DZ DZO Exit Count/Count Night Jump Beer Light Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
