Orlando Tunnel

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just wanted to say thx to all those that have posted and PMed me. I found some time while i'm in Orlando for a few days.

Where is my fizzy-lifting drink?

[mark 107]

This camp (NPSL/rehmwa tunnelcamp) is over, but learning continues. My observations echo those made in other threads.

I can't think of a way to get better, faster way to improve freefall performance than in a Skyventure-type wind tunnel.

Get good coaching. Thank you Chromy, Steve, and Ron! Whoever said "practice makes perfect" wasn't telling the whole truth, which is: perfect practice makes perfect. If you're paying a ton of money for freefall or tunnel time, it doesn't make sense to scrimp on coaching. In how many sports do world champions coach rookies? I'm sorry being a world skydiving champion pays so poorly, but not so sorry as to not take advantage of it.

You will get more out of your time if you have some measurable goals. "Getting better" is not a measurable goal without more definition. "Have fun" is not a goal, even though it should be an important part of your experience. "Have fun" is what the whuffos are at the tunnel for.

If you plan on flying in the tunnel with your friends, sort out your fall rate issues before you come.

Most folks counsel about getting adequate rest, nutrition, and hydration. You should also plan on bringing some warmies if you're scheduled for a night or early morning session. There is also a small danger from over-hydration if you're in for back-to-back 1-hour sessions.

Finally, many thanks to Bill for organizing. I liked knowing exactly when I'd need to be in for briefing and when I was going to fly. Chromy remarked several times on Bill's organization, so I know he was impressed, and I can only imagine what it might be like to arrive for a boogie-camp not knowing how often or how long or how $much.

I had a blast. Where were all the tunnels when I started?

Mark

[rehmwa 2]

Can't say more than that {{thanks for the kind words}}

Mark - As a man with all the ratings and a high level of skill, you had a great camp (as did all of us). It was a blast spinning buds with you the last day.

We were fortuneate that all the flyers were willing to learn and that we had the top notch coaches to teach everyone at whatever their level was coming in.

Maybe we'll just make this a yearly/bi-yearly thing....

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[Ron 10]

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Maybe we'll just make this a yearly/bi-yearly thing....

Bring the pain

It was a great time...I am SO impressed with everyone. No problems only smiles. Every grew SO MUCH.

I am really happy to have been a part of it.

"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

[rehmwa 2]

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Maybe we'll just make this a yearly/bi-yearly thing....

Bring the pain

It was a great time...I am SO impressed with everyone. No problems only smiles. Every grew SO MUCH.

I am really happy to have been a part of it.

Oh, and I did get my flying ass kicked mentally. I will be buying more beer in addition to the sangria next time I see you.

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Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants

[Ron 10]

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Oh, and I did get my flying ass kicked mentally. I will be buying more beer in addition to the sangria next time I see you.

I liked how you started to get the snap turns.....Very nice.

"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334