I'm back!!!

It's been a couple of months, and I have been working hard to get my elbow back in the game. After much physical therapy and even some minor setbacks, I am back doing tandems. I even took a guy who is 250 pounds yesterday. I only took him because the winds were 25 mph. I told him, "You came to the dropzone on the right day because any other day I would not take you!" I made sure the harness fit him right, and emphasized arching on exit and symmetry in freefall. I took extra care talking to him the entire ride up to keep him calm and relaxed. He ended up doing an excellent job and had a really great time!

I have even accomplished a major goal of mine- I got my AFF instructors rating!!!!!!!!!! It was an extremely nerve-wracking, challenging, rewarding experience. But I knew it was something that I could accomplish and there was no reason why I couldn't do it. I have yet to do a real AFF jump, but I'm sure I will get to one soon. Next stop on this crazy train, who knows? Pro rating (yeah right)? Rigger's ticket (hmmmm....maybe)? Instructor examiner (a real possibility but very far down the road yet)?

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