Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) Part 2: Geranimo!
The Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) First Jump — “Geronimo”!
Two jumpmasters, one videographer, and I — prepping by the small aircraft door
Exited. Free-fall from the airplane w/ two jumpmasters.
Securing and stabilizing our positions.
Free-fall continued… Good arches!
Went through white cloud. Hit moisture on my face and it definitely hurt at +/- 110 mph. But, no problemo!!
Checked the altimeter.
Still got time. Let’s have some fun! Once your mouth is opened, it’s quite hard to keep them closed at +/-110 mph. Notice the jumpmaster’s cheek flapped by the wind?
Free fall continued… with silly and fun jumpmasters!
Checking the altimeter again…
Time to wave, pull the ripcord, and separate.
This was not me steering the canopy. The photographer was away from me. He decided to snap someone else’s picture and gave it to me. I should have ask for a discount for that! =) The feeling at this stage is meditative (completely blank and very quiet), so peaceful and I did not hear a single noise, not a single noise. It’s pure vacuum. Occasionally, saying ‘hi’ to the bird passing by. =D
Landed in a corn field, smooth and no complication. I might have ruined some corns! 😉
Once you completed the AFF First Jump, you will receive a certificate. You will also receive a small booklet to log/track all of your skydiving activities and progress in the future, just like what scuba divers would do. Now, I’m done with AFF first jump! Let’s say you are addicted to it, where should you carry it to next? “Off” you go to the next level. Follow this link!
