herohunter 0 #1 February 29, 2004 Ok here's what happened my instructor had opened the door and gave me the thumbs up,i took one look outside and did not recognise the usual view ,the local beach was just a bit too near for my liking. however seeing as my instructor,one of the best so i am told,gave me the all clear i just jumped. i couldn't even see the dz in freefall. landed in a field full of thistles thankfully missing them and got picked up later after having a hard laugh.Was planning to go down to dz real soon but have just been told my girl is expecting,have to sort out my priorities Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damion75 0 #2 February 29, 2004 DOH!*************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 28 #3 February 29, 2004 lesson to learn: even if your instructor gives you the thumbs up - check the spot for yourself & give feedback if it doesn't fit otoh: glad you didn't get hurt landing out!The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #4 February 29, 2004 sooner or later EVERYONE lands off. There is always an excuse, reason, plenty of blame, etc. Just get comfortable with the notion that IT WILL HAPPEN. Be ready for it. Glad you didn't mess up -- Other than the spot. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
webracer 0 #5 February 29, 2004 this sounds unusual, but even instructors are human. You should discuss this with the instructor now that it is all over with, if you don't get a good answer, go to the S&TA or DZM/DZO. Mistakes happen, did everyone else on the load land off as well? Did everyone else make it back? What kind of jump were you doing? Did you open high or low? Six miles is pretty far, you have to accept some responsibility as well. Hopefully many folks read this and actually look down before exit (I mean really look to see where you are).Troy I am now free to exercise my downward mobility. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimp 1 #6 February 29, 2004 Were you hittin' on his old lady or something? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quincy 0 #7 February 29, 2004 QuoteWere you hittin' on his old lady or something? You know...this may be the case and a real hoot at that... if it had been a S/L jump from 3,500 feet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #8 February 29, 2004 QuoteWas planning to go down to dz real soon but have just been told my girl is expecting Who's the father?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #9 February 29, 2004 Hi Hero The thumbs up signal could mean a lot of things. What you going to do the next time someone give you the thumbs up and things don't look right? Middle finger and smileR.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ixlr82 7 #10 March 1, 2004 I think the trolls are out in full force today. Can't you guys wait until April at least? __________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #11 March 1, 2004 What did you do to piss the instructor off? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bertusgeert 1 #12 March 1, 2004 I have seen "troll" mentioned a few times, as well as "hijack". I am not familiar with these terms. If I understand correctly, I am now "hijacking" this thread right? Sorry then. Just a quick question. --------------------------------------------- As jy dom is moet jy bloei! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee03 0 #13 March 1, 2004 Hey, it happens! First off field? If so, BEER! -------- To put your life in danger from time to time ... breeds a saneness in dealing with day-to-day trivialities. --Nevil Shute, Slide Rule Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pia 0 #14 March 1, 2004 Glad you ok.... and a little wiser Congrats on finding out that you gonna be a dad **Those who refuse to live and learn simply exist** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #15 March 1, 2004 Dude EVERYBODY gets a bad spot here and there, hell, my name is WrongWay because of off-landings. Congratulations on the pitterpatter of little feet on the way!!!! Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aeromobile 0 #16 March 1, 2004 Reminds me of a 10 mile bad spot of mine. I was flying and using a loran to spot. Not my regular DZ, so I wasn't familiar with the landmarks. The JM had a topless tandem with BIG fake ones. I had the loran on the wrong page, and I followed it to the wrong waypoint. Called for the door and the JM looked out and shook his head no. I shook my head yes, he again said no. I looked at my loran and saw my mistake. Now, every time I go down there I'm reminded of my bad spot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Decibel 0 #17 March 2, 2004 QuoteReminds me of a 10 mile bad spot of mine. I was flying and using a loran to spot. Not my regular DZ, so I wasn't familiar with the landmarks. The JM had a topless tandem with BIG fake ones. Heh... topless tandem having to hitch a ride back to the DZ... I bet that would be embarassing! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #18 March 2, 2004 Nice one... We were planning to do the same to some guy who never spots when he jumps. Just opens the door and jump... scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
