sgahlman

I have the chance to hit the Las Vegas wind tunnel in a little over a week. My husband is going to Vegas for a conference, and since the closest wind tunnel is 15 hours away, I have to take the opportunity when it arises In April, 2012 I will be working towards my A license, and I have 1 1/2 days to play in the wind tunnel while my husband attends conferences. Any suggestions, things to watch for, things to ask for, what to expect? No worries- I'll get a dvd of my time in the tunnel and share. Thanks!

I agree with Philly51- I made some jumps at a different DZ, and started to really nail some of the maneuvers. as long as you are feeling confident and comfortable- keep doing it!!

I'm going on a trip to Eastern Europe next year, and most of the days are packed full, but I will have 1 1/2 days in Vienna- staying at the Marriott Courtyard Messe Hotel. Suggested DZ close by?

I completely understand what you are saying. I started this summer, and had a LOT of hurdles to pass. Now that the midwest winter is upon me, I'm trying to find the best ways to stay engaged and not lose what I got. A license in 2012- here I come! Don't know about you - but I"ll continue watching this site, videos of my previous jumps, and stay connected with new found friends. Starting first weekend in April- get the rig on my back and let me pack a chute!!!

What I found is that I need a way to get rid of the nervous energy while ascending to altitude. Whether my instructor and I would laugh our fool heads off at something ridiculous, or what I do now is I sing a song in my head (singing out loud would be torture to the other people in the plane), and 'play the drums' whether it's on my lap, or the side of the plane. I'm at 22 jumps, and still have a bit of nervous energy, but when I see friends in the sky with me, I am smiling, relaxing and having the time of my life! Trust yourself and your instructors- they are professionals and keep jumping!

I fully understand. I am at my 16th jump, having worked through the tandem progression, and I still get wigged out when the door flies open for a hop n pop, and we travel up for the next 6,000 feet. I don't have the additional stress of having my husband in the sky. I am trusting that one of these days it will pass, but until then, I am totally open to suggestions from experienced skydivers. Keep us posted as to how your progression goes!!