base698 20 #1 May 27, 2004 We just got signed off to spot headdown at the Perris tunnel, so I've been trying to learn how to fly it. How long did it take any of you that can do it to learn? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackwidow 0 #2 May 28, 2004 I probably already had 20 hours in the tunnel (mostly belly), and then spent about 45 minutes in three 15 minute sessions with Joe and Rusty. Around that time I started to "bounce" off the net on my head but could not fly. I then tried daffy and after about 3 tries was up and stable. Transitions (front and back) to HD came quickly thereafter. I never jumped HD until after learning in the tunnel and found myself doing 5 way HD on my third jump. I would say overall though that HD takes about 4-5 times as long to learn as sit in the tunnel and requires much better spotting and "bailing" technique to avoid tracking into a wall. Attached picture is right after I got it. Definately the best feeling in the tunnel! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
