My Skydiving and Parachute experience: Fear to Flight
I did not even consider that I would go jumping out of a plane. You probably think the same. Your head tells you that it is ludicrous, unsafe and that it is not your way. I was very excited when I decided to undertake tandem skydiving. There are times when we all desire to experience life and, in my case, it was the time when I enrolled in my first jump.
Tandem Skydiving: Day I Jumped
I recall how I used to wake up early in the morning, but nervous yet excited. You know that when a big thing is coming on you get that feeling? I was full of butterflies. I have reached the sky diving facility, and instruction was provided to me on the safety aspects. You get to know how to fit into the harness, the way you should place your body, and what to anticipate when jumping. My teacher was relaxed and pleasant. He had done over 1,000 jumps. You feel secure having someone who has been through something behind you. It is one of the best things about tandem skydiving: you don’t do it alone. You are tied to an expert who knows how to do it. We took off the plane and ascended to 13,000 feet. My hands were sweating. You take a look through the window, and the world becomes smaller. My teacher grinned and remarked, “Now you are set to go? Even though I was not sure, I nodded. We jumped.
Freefall:
The most insane ride of my Life. I felt like I was flying. You do not feel that you are falling. Wind is everywhere around your body, and everything is quick. I was nearly jumping out of my chest, and yet could not stop smiling. You see the students get away with clouds, and the earth seems so distant. We dropped free-falling for some 60 seconds. You are on top of the world, like a superhero. My cheeks were blown in the wind, and I screamed with joy. You forget that you are afraid; you simply enjoy the moment.
Parachute Experience:
Peace After the Storm. At approximately 5,000 feet, my instructor dragged the parachute. You are abruptly tugged, and all comes to a standstill. My ears had ceased ringing, and the wind had ceased. In a few seconds, you are as tame as tho. We drifted slowly along in the air. My legs were hanging, and I could see farms, rivers and small houses down below. You are a bird, acquiring tranquillity. My teacher gave me the opportunity to control the parachute somewhat. You flick the left switch to switch left and the right to switch right. It’s simple and fun. We made some little tweets, and I was laughing like a child. And there you forget all you worry about. The most enjoyable experience during the jump was my parachute experience. You have time to relax, meditate and see the scenery. Is Parachuting Safe? The question is, is parachuting safe? The same question was made by my family. I made my research prior to leaping. You will be glad to inform you that tandem skydiving is quite safe. My teacher told me that there are parachute redundancies. In case of failure by the main chute, it has a back-up chute. You also put on a device of automatic activation (AAD). My teacher explained that it opens the parachute automatically in case of something wrong. There is no need to worry too much. The centers in skydiving have strict rules of safety. Two times my equipment was examined before jumping. Parachuting, then, is safe in the hands of professionals. You simply have to take directions and leave your shepherd.
Is Skydiving Worth the Risk?
I used to pose myself this question many times: is skydiving worth being risky? And you may be thinking so. My answer is yes. You are afraid of the leap, and you are happy afterwards. My confidence grew. You get to know that you can fight fear. We all take risks in life. You cross the roads, drive cars, and you climb the stairs. Skydiving is a risk that is controlled. According to my instructor, it is safer than using a motorcycle. You put on protective equipment, obey regulations and leap with professionals. Yes, it is worth the risk of skydiving. You receive memories, bravery and a new perception about life. How To become a Skydiving Instructor. You may be so fond of skydiving that you would like to impart the same to other people. My teacher informed me about how I can be a skydiving instructor. You must have made a certain number of solo jumps; these are normally about 500. My instructor began by tandem jumps and then he trained solo jumps. You must also achieve written examinations as well as practical tests. My teacher explained that you learn parachute packing, emergency operations and weather. You have to be qualified by having been certified by a skydiving association such as USPA (United States Parachute Association). So in case you are serious you can become a skydiving instructor. You make people deal with their fears and have fun in the sky.
Capturing the Moment:
Photographs and Videos. My skydiving resort had a photo and video package. You should get it. My video presents the images of me screaming, laughing and flying. You will wish to watch it over and over. My social media and wall are now full of my photos. You are able to tell your friends and family about your skydiving experience. The opening of the parachute and the quiet glide are also demonstrated in my video. These memories will be with you forever. What You Should Know about Skydiving. Skydiving taught me a great deal. You learn to trust others. My teacher was in control of my life and I believed him. You get trained to live here and now. When I jumped my mind was not stressed; I had no worries. You also learn to face fear. I was about to jump by shaking my legs, yet I did it. You feel proud afterward. I became more confident and stronger. The skydiving lesson is that life is beautiful and short. You have a different perspective of the world. I was very glad to land. Some Advice on First-Time Skydivers. You are to wear relaxed clothing. My jumpsuit was loose and free to move around. You ought to take a light meal and then jump. Toast and juice did better with my stomach. The safety briefing should be listened to. The instructions provided by my instructor were clear. In case you are not sure, you must ask questions. My teacher was pleased to clarify things.