Phillbo 11 #1 October 12, 2003 1 was intense with tons to do but I got it all done and the only negative comment was to slow down and not hurry it. Landing was spot on but I pulled my legs up (bad Tandem habit I guess) and used the ol' rump a bit .. 2 was much easier with just COA and 90 degreee turns. NAILED the landing within 5 feet and did not even have to take a step. Boom, standing up. 3 was fine until I started to do a right 360 after release. The left was spot on, good eye contact and head whip. Did not drift away . Altitude check and then the right 360 and bang, all kinds of out of control . I went feet down and back slided. the instructor stabalized me and I just relaxed and did slow right turns until wave off. It appear that I have a string attached from my right elbow to my right heal. Dip my shoulders to turn right and my right heal comes in . I have to do it again (cool with me , I want to fix little issue before they become big issues so I'm doing it tomorrow) . Advice on stopping this ? I don't even know I am doing it I'm proud of myself for getting this far . Not bad for a fat old guy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #2 October 12, 2003 Hey congrats man, three AFFs in one day is pretty ballsy. -Kramer The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #3 October 12, 2003 Sounds like your well on your way! Congrats ~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #4 October 15, 2003 Well.. I did level 3 again and nailed it .. It's all in the instructor as far as I'm concerned. I did 1 and 2 with an instructor I liked and then got switched for the first level 3. I went back on Sunday and asked for my original instructor and did a perfect 3 and 4 with him . Legs out and a nice stable arch! One COA and then he was out in front of me. We just relaxed and did hover control all the way to wave off. 4 was a nice exit and 360's that were right one the money. I got the legs out signal once and the rest was all good. I landed short and flaired a bit too early so now I have a battle wound on my right calf but thats cool. 2 weeks and I will head back down to finish up level 5-7 and my first solo... This is gonna be fun. I can't wait to just jump out and have nothing to do but relax and enjoy the view !!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schattenjaeger 0 #5 October 15, 2003 I've had the same instructors for every jump and it took me 3 tries for level 3, so it's not all the instructors Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shivon 0 #6 October 15, 2003 I would definatley try and stay with the same instructor if you can. If it works, don't try and fix it. Congrats though - 3 in a day can be pretty tiring when you're starting out. 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
Shivon 0 #6 October 15, 2003 I would definatley try and stay with the same instructor if you can. If it works, don't try and fix it. Congrats though - 3 in a day can be pretty tiring when you're starting out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
