Consol - Jump 10 - 12,500ft

So it’s been just a week since I got off student status and I’ve decide to try and make 4 jumps today.  Unfortunately we get to the dropzone a little late and it looks like there may not be any available rentals (230) from the DZ shop.  Luckily the manager gives a call over to the school and Gail says that I’m good to go on a 210.  So I’m all kitted up and manifested for a solo jump.  It’s the first of the day so I’m a bit nervous.  Thankfully there are 4 tandems going up with me and the instructors are from the Jim Wallace school.  One is my instructor from levels 3 and 4, Bret Townley.  We chat for a bit on the ground.  He is a great instructor, skydiver and nice guy.

On this, my second solo and first of the day I decide to keep it simple again, but mainly I will work on slowing my fall speed.  I do a diving exit, still need to make it a bit prettier, I concentrate on slowing myself down and doing some tracking and 360.  All goes pretty good and my efforts pay off as my altimeter later indicates an Avg fall speed of 123, compared to 133.  Still need to slow it down a bit more though.  I have a stand-up landing right on target.  I love the 210.  It opens a bit slower responds much better.  Next jump is a coaching RW jump with Gail.

 Blue skies!!