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, a pilot by inclination, embarks on his first skydiving experience through an Accelerated Free-Fall (AFF) course, driven by a desire to learn a new skill rather than just a passive thrill.
- Despite initial intense fear and nausea, he successfully completes the training jumps, discovering an unexpected profound enjoyment in free-fall, which he describes as absolute freedom and peace.
- By the end of the course, his apprehension is entirely replaced by joyful anticipation for solo jumps, highlighting a personal transformation and a deep appreciation for the unique sensation of flying.
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