It's always fun to try a new maneuver in the air. Skydiving isn't just jumping out of a plane and pulling a cord. A lot more goes into it. You will feel it open, and then you're gliding. After that it's like piloting a glider.
Parachutes are very controllable and are glided in for a landing.
Each year after Christmas the club goes to the Collegiate National Skydiving competition in Florida or Arizona. Last year we went to Florida. We get a chance to jump with other skydivers from all over. Despite the number of jumps a skydiver completes, the feeling of adventure and excitement is always there. Student Publications Inc. All rights reserved.