Skydiving

I have always wanted to make at least one skydive in my life, and on June 13th, 1998, at Skydive Hastings Airport I finally did it. I knew it would be an incredible experience, but I had no idea how awesome it would actually be! I had never even been in a plane before.

I didn't experience a plane landing until almost 8 years later.




Just after getting dressed for action.




Last minute tightening.




Ready yet?




Climbing into the plane, they didn't tell me I would have to practice the exit!




The plane was smaller than it looked, it was hard to "get a leg up"!




"Thumbs Up!"




A new experience awaits!




I was alot less nervous than I thought I would be.




Let's see how high we are so far.




No big whoop to the jumpmaster. I think he got a few Z's.




Time to jump, we're almost two miles up.




I left the plane!




Which way is up? Where'd that plane go?




Still in freefall, "Hello!"




Now, where did I park?




Almost to Earth.

"We made it!"

Now the video is on the internet! Click here!

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Many thanks to:

Greg, who introduced me to skydiving, and

the beautiful Dawn, for encouraging me in all my dreams,

and the staff of Skydive Hastings.

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