Did my AFF 1 yesterday. Overall had a great time!
Let me break it down for you...
Great instruction,felt I had retained all the steps and felt comfortable.
When it came to jump time,fear set in mixed with sensory overload which clouded my thinking
( reaction time,memory)
I had a sloppy exit. No arch,legs flapping in the breeze.
I checked Horizon...and kept looking at horizon for maybe 10 seconds..I was getting altimeter signals.No response.
Then i got more Arch signals. I now remember trying to arch but felt confused.The whole sensation of falling came over me.It goes against your natural instinct.
I then got the practice pulls which I came to at this point and did those fairly well..
I then got a altimeter lock at 6000' .looked but looked away and my instructor smacked my hand telling me LOOK LOCK! at that point I realized I was at about 5000' and immediately waved off and pulled.
The canopy opened flawlessly. Rode my pattern done a bit off but managed to get down safely. I came in for a slide on the ass landing. I was told PLF but didn't do it. I now see why...
Overall amazing amazing experience!!!!! I love skydiving!
Blue Skies!!!