Why Choose A Skydiving Logo For Your Home Business
October 27th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
In October of 2006, I decided to be a full-time freelance writer. When I informed my family of my decision, I actually said, “I’m going to take the plunge of being a full-time writer.” It was only months later did I realize how accurate of a verbal slip I had made. As a freelance writer, I am a business of one. And, businesses need logos. I think I’m going to take a skydiving logo for my business, when I can finally afford business cards and funky mastheads.
Why a skydiving logo? Because a skydiving logo is the perfect symbol of running your own business from home.
Yes, It’s Risky
I highly doubt I will shock anyone by saying that it is darn risky to start a business from home. It is just like jumping out of a plane. But there are times you have to jump out of a plane in order to survive – just ask James Bond. You have to survive, which means you are going to have to find a way to survive. The skydiver has done just that, with grace and success, symbolized in the skydiving logo.
But the reason the skydiver doesn’t die after the jump is that he or she is prepared for the jump. He or she has taken training, has instructors, has a parachute and has a big boot from an instructor to kick him or her out of the door. So should do. How? Let the skydiving logo be your guide.
Be Prepared
You need training in your chosen field of business. You need preparation. You need to do your homework. You need to read How-To books until your eyes bug out of your head and you need to talk with those already a success in your chosen field. For me, I read several books on freelance writing and derived great inspiration from Stephen King’s On Writing.
But you also need practical support and the write equipment. Remember the skydiving logo again. The skydiver cannot fly the plane AND jump out of it. Well, the skydiver feasibly could, but that would darn wasteful. No, that skydiver needs a pilot and a really good parachute maker, at LEAST.
My family has been my parachute maker. Since I started on the Prozac, they have been supporting most of the wacky ideas I come up with. For example, the computer I am currently using is my Mom’s. That saved me the initial cost of buying a computer, printer and software. My pilots were the computer and self-esteem lessons given by the wonderful staff at a local social service.
So, you see, a skydiving logo would suit my freelance business to a T. However, I still can’t help but prefer a photo of Peter Gabriel’s butt. Currently, I have no logo until I can secure the permission of said butt owner.
Adventure Sky Diving – The Thrill Of A Lifetime
October 26th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
If you’re looking for adventure, sky diving may well be the solution you’ve been waiting for. Around since 1797, skydiving is a fun filled sport for thrill seekers of all ages. There are a great number of places around the world that cater to first time jumpers, with certified instructors that have thousands of jumps under their belts.
Adventure sky diving is the act of jumping from an airplane or a high stationary object (otherwise known as BASE jumping), with a parachute strapped to your back. Not for everyone, skydiving produces a rush of adrenaline that can be quite addictive to thrill seekers.
Adventure Sky Diving – Your First Jump
Before you will be allowed to actually jump from an airplane for your first time, you will be required to complete classroom sessions. There are two types of classes you will be required to participate in before you can jump: tandem training, and accelerated free fall training. You will learn about your equipment, how to exit the plane, how to hold your body in the air, as well as how to steer and land. You will also be taught what to do in the event of an equipment failure. This training is conducted entirely on the ground.
Adventure sky diving requires utmost discipline and patience, so as to ensure the safety of everyone involved. It is important that you follow your instructor’s directions very carefully, as it may well save your life.
There is very little risk involved in adventure sky diving, if you follow instructions carefully, and make certain that you have all of the proper equipment. Skydiving deaths only occur in about one out of every 100,000 jumps, and are typically due to climatic conditions (strong winds, etc.).
Once you have completed the class time for adventure sky diving, you will be required to outfit yourself with the proper gear. A jumpsuit, helmet, goggles, and parachute will be assigned to you. Your parachute will contain an emergency, reserve chute that will automatically deploy in the event of an equipment failure with your main chute.
Now that you’ve completed all of your safety instruction, you’re ready for your first adventure sky diving jump. You and your instructor will go up in an aircraft to roughly 14,000 feet. From there, the two of you will jump together, and your instructor will give you all of the direction you need from opening your parachute, to landing safely and easily.
If you’re ready for a thrill, adventure sky diving may be the perfect solution. As long as you follow your instructor’s guidance, it is a safe and fun pastime for thrill seekers of all ages.
Important Skydiving Information To Learn
October 25th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Before you go skydiving you need to know some important skydiving information. First off when decide you want to take skydiving lessons you need to consider your options and carefully consider the basic skydiving information so you can choose a facility that meets your needs. There is a lot of skydiving information that goes into choosing your location and skydiving school.
You should be familiar with any health conditions you have. Research skydiving information on the health requirements that exist at the skydiving school of your choice. Health regulations will often vary between the different skydiving facilities. Next you need to find skydiving information on the types of skydiving so you will be prepared to make the selection on which method you would like to try first and how far you would like to go with your training.
Know The Requirements
There are always medical fitness requirements in each country and even city so it is important that you know this skydiving information. They may not be very prohibitive, but you should know what they are. If you are in good health and physical condition then you likely won’t have any trouble. However, there are certain conditions that will require the approval of a doctor. You should always tell your instructor of any conditions you have since they may want to judge your performance while on medication. It is a good idea to wait a few days if you have been scuba diving recently or just gave blood. If you don’t know for sure then you should always contact your doctor or instructor and ask them before assuming you will be fine.
In addition you should look up skydiving information on any age requirements that your country, city or training school enforce. In the United States a minor under the age of sixteen will typically need a notarized consent from a parent or legal guardian. Those who are consenting for a minor are often required to observe any pre-jump instruction. Typically a skydiving school will require individuals to be at least eighteen before they can enroll in skydiving instruction.
You will also want to learn general skydiving information since many good teaching schools will require you to pass a written, oral and practical test before you can make your first jump. These tests are often given after ground training or a first jump course so you don’t have to worry too much, provided you pay attention you should know all the skydiving information you need to pass the tests. Knowing the basic skydiving information will also help to give you the confidence you need to attempt your first jump.
Our Sky Diving Team
October 24th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Thinking of a skydiving adventure? If so, you and your team have picked the right place. The most fun part of sky diving as a team is that it can be a way of gaining and learning more about skydiving. Whether or not you are competing, jumping with a team is great fun and a very rewarding experience you will never forget.
Team Diving
One obvious difference between normal skydiving with a team or by yourself and tandem parachuting is that with tandem style two people are attached together. One person is the passenger, and the other is the tandem-instructor. The passenger is simple along for the ride while the tandem-instructor has all the jump responsibilities. Beyond the obvious difference of two people skydiving together, the tandem method is a larger parachute that is used to accommodate the extra weight.
A major variable to keep in mind while skydiving with a team is the weather. The weather is a big factor and you have to keep an on it as it can suddenly change and you might have to reschedule. Therefore, you can never guarantee that anyone will definitely jump by a certain time with a certain person on the plane. If you have friends that are going to watch you, be sure and tell them they might be waiting a while. This activity is definitely a weather-controlled sport and you just never know when you may or may not jump at the scheduled time.
You are now on the plane, ready to sky dive with a team, and finally the pilot gives you the first warning. You are approaching the jump point. Your heart drops while you stomach does flip-flops as you instructor signals you to stand up and turn around. A few quick clicks and some tightening of straps another person is being strapped securely to your back. The pilot gives you the green light. You step to the edge of the door and look out and then look down. You freeze for a second and only a second because that is all the time you have to think as you as now flying in the air with the ground suddenly rushing up to meet you.
You are under the canopy for a few minutes and the view is unlike any you had experienced from any other location on earth. Wow! I can see my house from here! You are just beginning to relax a little but then your partner pulls the ripcord. A few seconds later you feel as though you have been stopped in mid air and you do not remember those straps being that tight on the ground as you had you first flight as a team!
And then, with all the skills you learned from your instructor, you step back to earth as light as a feather, wanting to skydive with a team all over again.
Tips To Prevent A Skydiving Accident
October 23rd, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Although there isn’t many times that you hear about a skydiving accident, they can occur. Just like the fact that flying is safer than driving in a car, a skydiving accident is pretty rare. Part of the reason for this is because people now know the proper height to skydive from and how to choose a proper landing area.
A good skydiver will always study wind currents and equations to make a good estimation of where they will land based on the height they are jumping from based on wind force and direction. This careful attention to calculation and the many years of experience most have in skydiving make a skydiving accident something that is very rare.
The Importance Of Equipment
Although knowledge helps a lot when it comes to preventing a skydiving accident the fact is that information won’t help if there is a faulty parachute. This is why top-notch equipment is extremely important when it comes to preventing a skydiving accident. You should have top quality equipment and thoroughly check it after each jump while also making sure it is well maintained. You will have faulty equipment if you don’t store it carefully and check it regularly, no matter how much you paid for it.
There are skydiving accidents that occur suddenly and analysis finds that there is no fault. However, one type of skydiving accident that can be prevented is negligence on part of a company. Don’t make a quick decision when you are choosing which company to have your first skydiving jumps with. Rather look to previous skydiving clients for recommendations and be sure the company has the proper licenses and equipment. When it comes to choosing a company be an informed consumer. Take your time to plan out your choices and you likely won’t want to select the cheapest option you find.
Information You Need To Know
Without the right information you won’t be ready to skydive properly. Before you actually skydive there are a number of things you should learn. You should know the basics such as what equipment you would need, when is the best time to do your jump and what you shouldn’t do when completing your jump. Just knowing the basic information before a skydive can greatly improve your odds of avoiding a skydiving accident.
Never become overly confident in your skydiving abilities. Rather continue to check your equipment carefully, make sure you maintain your equipment properly, make proper calculations and know at least the basic information before you even set foot in a plane. If you do this then you likely never will have to experience a skydiving accident.
Recreational Sky Diving Requires Trust
October 22nd, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Possibly the hardest part of sky diving is getting over the notion of jumping out of a perfectly good airplane. There is also a lot of trust involved of leaving the perceived safety of a plane and trusting your life to a nylon canopy that a stranger folded into a backpack that is supposed to allow you to drift to the ground. Knowing that if something went wrong in the packing of the chute, your drift to the ground could be at about 120 miles per hour, requires a lot of blind faith.
Sky diving was originally used by the military for troop deployment in the first two World Wars, and later as a protection for pilots and crew for wartime aviators in event of the aircraft being unable to fly. In the 1950’s it caught on for recreational jumpers, although still used for military deployment and fire fighting and in many other situations in which sky diving is the most viable means of inserting personnel.
Today’s sky diving teams carry two parachutes along with additional safety devices, such as altimeters to tell them when it is time to open the parachutes. The main chute is activated by what is called a ripcord, which can be pulled by hand at an altitude decided upon by the jumper, or by a static line connected to the aircraft, automatically deploying the canopy as the jumper exits the plane.
Speeds Vary By Jumper’s Position
When sky diving, how fast a person plummets to Earth is determined by their position as they fall. Traditionally, the belly-down, or spread eagle position, offers the most wind resistance and the jumper will free-fall at about 120 miles per hour. A head-long dive can generate falling speeds of up to 200 miles per hour and most canopy deployments are effected while in the spread eagle position.
The first time a person willing jumps out of an airplane is while attached to an experienced sky diving jumper in what is called a tandem jump. The instructor is in control of safely exiting the aircraft, opening the parachute and landing safely. Usually, only one tandem jump is required before a person can take the next step to a single jump using a static line deployment system.
A reserve chute, used when the main chute fails to open, can be deployed by hand or in many cases attached to the main chute, which has to be released before opening the reserve, and once it is released it automatically pulls the release on the reserve chute. Most agree that sky diving is about as close to individual flight as they will ever get and is an experience that everyone should realize at least once.
