dzdiva 7 #26 December 4, 2002 Thanks to everyone. You gave me some things to think about.I'm confident in the fact that eventually I will "get it". Sometimes I'm too impatient. I'll get it eventually...just have to practice and give it time. Love and peace- Diva"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #27 December 9, 2002 I did four jumps yesterday in ~12-15 kn winds. On three of the landings I was either going straight down or backwards, and I needed no flare. On my last landing, I was going forward, and then caught some turbulance from the ground and ended up landing sideways. 2 stand up, 2 PLF. I learnt that when it's windy, I don't need to flare very much. flare 1 is plenty.-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drenaline 0 #28 December 9, 2002 What quade said is pretty good. The only good advice I can give (I am not a JM or instructor, I am only a person with 70 jumps that had trouble with the flare) is to practice and feel the flare up high (against the wind). Another thing I do (and works) is the slow flare, like it was mentioned on a previous post. HISPA 21 www.panamafreefall.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #29 December 11, 2002 Guess I just have to practice,practice,practice. Need the weather to clear so I can have a whole day at the DZ! Thanks"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamsville 0 #30 December 12, 2002 Look straight ahead, rather than down, when flaring. Once you are used to the canopy it will make it easier. Pilots do it when flying. HarryI don't drink during the day, so I don't know what it is about this airline. I keep falling out the door of the plane. Harry, FB #4143 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookeskydiver 0 #31 December 13, 2002 QuoteLook straight ahead, rather than down, when flaring. Once you are used to the canopy it will make it easier. Pilots do it when flying. Harry What he said, keep your head on the horizon PCSS # 1 Rookeskydiver "Its a Wonka Bar"....."Go ahead Charlie open it, lets see that golden ticket" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #32 December 15, 2002 Just wanna say thanks to all who helped.I did two jumps today and had 2 count them 2 stand up landings!!!WOO HOO!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
