Dwellar photos, RFN, 2016 - Page 31

Undertoad · 12-09-2016, 04:07 PM

The instructors hang on almost the whole time when you are a rookie - after more sessions, they let you go more.

Two of our group had been, before, and they got more solo time. But not much!

You're grinning the whole time. But it's not long enough in there to really experiment and learn how to even stabilize yourself, much less move around or go up and down.

After the group is done, they turn the fans up a little and the instructors do a showing-off session for a minute where they do a whole set of wild and wacky stunts.

You know, stuff you could do, if you paid enough times to get good.

glatt · 12-09-2016, 04:16 PM

That looks awesome. I would definitely do that on the company's dime.

fargon · 12-09-2016, 04:29 PM

I would puke, all that spinning. Glad you had fun.

sexobon · 12-09-2016, 10:13 PM

That was pretty good for only your second minute.

Ironically:

Last year I went to watch my brother try an iFly session. After the post-flight critique, the instructor asked me if I had any experience. I explained what I did in the military. I also asked the instructor to do a push turn (a.k.a. spot turn) during his next demonstration interlude to show my brother what it looked like. He asked me what a push turn was! I explained and went through the arm motions. He said they don't do that, they just turn using their legs. I told him that in military free fall, the 80 lb. backpack one would carry on the ground gets attached to the parachute harness and it flies with you behind your legs; so, you can't very well use your legs for turning. That gave him something to think about.

I like watching the team efforts in wind tunnels.

Griff · 12-10-2016, 10:04 AM

Flying Toad! Awesome!

classicman · 12-10-2016, 12:36 PM

That looks like a blast ... though I too would have difficulty with all the spinning. Damn sure I'd still try it though - especially on the company's dime.

lumberjim · 12-10-2016, 01:49 PM

I would totally do it. They might have to crank the wind up a notch or two, but I'm game

Gravdigr · 12-10-2016, 03:18 PM

You're full of of wind. With a great cross-section. You'll fly like a kite.

bbro · 12-10-2016, 06:06 PM

Last night. Giraffe again.
Cold giraffe. With a scarf and hoodie

xoxoxoBruce · 12-10-2016, 06:09 PM

Totally wrestleable, I don't even care if I lose. Beat me, whip me make me crawl.

bbro · 12-10-2016, 06:18 PM

You assume that I would not actually hurt you

xoxoxoBruce · 12-10-2016, 06:35 PM

Nay nay, hurt me, please... pant, pant, pant.

bbro · 12-10-2016, 06:46 PM

Blood! Guts!! Broken bones!!

xoxoxoBruce · 12-10-2016, 07:36 PM

No no, caress, kiss, manipulate, orgasm.

BigV · 12-11-2016, 12:47 AM

This pair probably prefers a private paddock.

12-09-2016, 04:29 PM	#3
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	I would puke, all that spinning. Glad you had fun. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

12-10-2016, 10:04 AM	#5
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Flying Toad! Awesome! __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

12-10-2016, 12:36 PM	#6
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	That looks like a blast ... though I too would have difficulty with all the spinning. Damn sure I'd still try it though - especially on the company's dime. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

12-10-2016, 01:49 PM	#7
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I would totally do it. They might have to crank the wind up a notch or two, but I'm game __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

12-10-2016, 03:18 PM	#8
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12-09-2016, 04:07 PM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	The instructors hang on almost the whole time when you are a rookie - after more sessions, they let you go more. Two of our group had been, before, and they got more solo time. But not much! You're grinning the whole time. But it's not long enough in there to really experiment and learn how to even stabilize yourself, much less move around or go up and down. After the group is done, they turn the fans up a little and the instructors do a showing-off session for a minute where they do a whole set of wild and wacky stunts. You know, stuff you could do, if you paid enough times to get good.

12-09-2016, 04:16 PM	#2
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	That looks awesome. I would definitely do that on the company's dime.

12-09-2016, 10:13 PM	#4
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	That was pretty good for only your second minute. Ironically: Last year I went to watch my brother try an iFly session. After the post-flight critique, the instructor asked me if I had any experience. I explained what I did in the military. I also asked the instructor to do a push turn (a.k.a. spot turn) during his next demonstration interlude to show my brother what it looked like. He asked me what a push turn was! I explained and went through the arm motions. He said they don't do that, they just turn using their legs. I told him that in military free fall, the 80 lb. backpack one would carry on the ground gets attached to the parachute harness and it flies with you behind your legs; so, you can't very well use your legs for turning. That gave him something to think about. I like watching the team efforts in wind tunnels.

12-10-2016, 06:06 PM	#9
bbro Insert witty comment here Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,182	Last night. Giraffe again. Cold giraffe. With a scarf and hoodie Attached Images __________________ Camping

12-10-2016, 06:09 PM	#10
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Totally wrestleable, I don't even care if I lose. Beat me, whip me make me crawl. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

12-10-2016, 06:18 PM	#11
bbro Insert witty comment here Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,182	You assume that I would not actually hurt you __________________ Camping

12-10-2016, 06:35 PM	#12
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Nay nay, hurt me, please... pant, pant, pant. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

12-10-2016, 06:46 PM	#13
bbro Insert witty comment here Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,182	Blood! Guts!! Broken bones!! __________________ Camping

12-10-2016, 07:36 PM	#14
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	No no, caress, kiss, manipulate, orgasm. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

12-11-2016, 12:47 AM	#15
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	This pair probably prefers a private paddock. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

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