kansasskydiver 0 #1 March 30, 2004 I'll be making my first solo jump this weekend. 182 dz, uppers are usually about 30-40knotts. About how fare out should I take the spot to not end up too fare out vs too close in? Any pointers?<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #2 March 30, 2004 A safe distance to go would be around a mile to a mile and a half past the spot just for starters then work your way further out. A lot really has to do with how well you are flying the suit at this point but you should have no issues 1 1/2 miles past."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #3 March 30, 2004 sweet thanks. I didn't want to take it to short and then end up too close and then have to race up and down the line till i'm over the right spot, or take it too long and not make it to a good opening spot<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #4 March 30, 2004 QuoteI'll be making my first solo jump this weekend. Any pointers? Scott explained it well, but the other pointer is "STOP BEFORE YOU GO TO THE DZ AND BUY BEER!" Have fun and be safe.www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #5 March 30, 2004 Doesn't the DZ have to buy me beer too cause I'll be making the first BM flight there? Superwoman and SM1 called me already on my first jump (3 way) but this will be my first solo so I guess I have to buy for myself and the dz has to buy for me!<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #6 March 30, 2004 You have to buy beer anytime you say the "F" word. Them are the rules.....(old school)www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #7 March 30, 2004 yeah I know but I'm curious about what happens when the DZ says the "F" word. Then what happens?<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #8 March 30, 2004 Quoteyeah I know but I'm curious about what happens when the DZ says the "F" word. Then what happens? Well, if you ever become an Instructor and the DZ say's the "F" word, it usualy is something like your "FIRED".... And I haven't heard that yet.....www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #9 March 31, 2004 I am an instructor, and I do the firing<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #10 March 31, 2004 QuoteI am an instructor, and I do the firing So, I am guessing you still have to buy beer then"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #11 March 31, 2004 QuoteQuoteI am an instructor, and I do the firing So, I am guessing you still have to buy beer then ok ok ok, what kind do you guys want?<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #12 March 31, 2004 Quoteok ok ok, what kind do you guys want? COLD, OTHER PEOPLES,FREE is ALWAYS the best beer"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
