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Old 16th Jun 2011, 22:50
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mary meagher
 
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I did manage to exit a perfectly servicable aircraft at 2,000' with a static line chute, being that high the normal survival fear instinct wasn't triggered!

They say the hardest thing to do in parachute training is the low jump because your genes recognize THAT TREE IS TOO TALL! - AND THIS WILL PROBABLY HURT!

I find that a closed cockpit glider or light aircraft is not a problem. Open cockpit, or the Super Cub in a well banked right turn with the door open, now that sets all the alarm bells ringing, as well as being enormous fun when you get used to it! From a Zedburgh glider you can spit on the spectators!

From the ground, you can hear them screaming quite clearly, as they go over the top of the loop.

Probably better you don't ask for aerobatics at this stage. When you are confident in handling your aircraft, it makes more sense for you to practice the interesting maneuvers, as when you have control of the situation it is not nearly so scary as having to sit there clenching while some clown throws it around.
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