It’s a brilliantly clear, calm and slightly chilly Tuesday morning in the skies high over Central Florida, and I’m feeling a little sick. I am packed tightly among 15 other skydivers sitting backward in a steeply climbing PAC 750XL, all swaying rhythmically as one to the light turbulence. The others’ moods are ebullient, high-fives and fist bumps all around, but my eyes are closed, my heart is racing, and bile is rising in my throat.
Falling with Style
Key Takeaways:
- The author, initially grappling with fear of looking foolish, embarked on an Accelerated Free-Fall (AFF) skydiving course to gain a new skill rather than merely experience a thrill ride.
- Throughout the multi-level course, which involved instructor-assisted free-fall and canopy control training, the author discovered an unexpected and profound enjoyment in the sensation of free-fall, describing it as "pure flying" and "absolute freedom."
- Having completed the course and overcome initial anxieties, the author joyfully embraced their first solo skydive, appreciating the communal atmosphere of the drop zone and contemplating further participation in the sport.
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