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Old 25th Apr 2009, 20:50
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Double Zero
 
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In asking about jumps, I take it this is a concern to you...

I'm an aerial photographer, and am happy to hang half out of an aircraft at 2,000' on a slightly dodgy harness on a rope held by a chum, but until quite recently terrified if 15' up a ladder !

The fear of heights DOES wear off, and anway if one thinks about it, jumping ( with a parachute ) from an aircraft at height should be fine, wheras falling off a ladder etc might result in nasty long term injuries.

My advice, for what it's worth, would be to get as much time as poss' as passenger ( or ideally trainee pilot but not necessary for this ) in light aircraft.

One finds the height becomes abstract, and just a good vantage point.

If vertigo affects your balance, that's a different thing and needs a good check of the ears.

Don't be put off by this, and Good Luck,

DZ
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