Parachuting accident(s) that may occur

[fireflyr]

So as i realized, you ALL have the fear of heights !? Jeesus christ! Its only air ! And massive gravity....9.8g.....umm...100x9.8 per second...1k80kg. per ......oooh jeeesus...mommy

Good job of pointing out the fear of falling is not a valid thing---It's the fear of the impact on landing that bothers me the most--- and if I do holler "Jesus" it's because I figure I'll be meeting Him in a couple of minutes!

[happylanding]

........and if I do holler "Jesus" it's because I figure I'll be meeting Him in a couple of minutes!

good point! I would be worried about being in a cockpit and start praying!

[happylanding]

FlyingBlind, I was looking around internet and I found a quote that it's appropriate for your sport:

"Both optimists and pessimists contribute to the society. The optimist invents the aeroplane, the pessimist the parachute"......
— George Bernard Shaw

 

[FlyingBlind]

A very good quote man absolutely ingenious!

[Roland]

You know, its not the falling, that kills. It’s the sudden stop.

However, due to the fact that both my parents did that sport I got close contact to aviation. And my chance to enter this area. After the death of my father I’ve seen many other parajumpers. Cool and good people. 

And, danger is everywhere. One can die in being frightened to death. So, please, go on and stay as you are. I understand parajumpers and their thoughts and know the sayings of the pilots.

[happylanding]

However, due to the fact that both my parents did that sport I got close contact to aviation. And my chance to enter this area. After the death of my father I’ve seen many other parajumpers. Cool and good people. 

And, danger is everywhere. One can die in being frightened to death. So, please, go on and stay as you are. I understand parajumpers and their thoughts and know the sayings of the pilots.

Good God Roland. I’m sorry to hear that.
I admire you. I mean, being able to cope with it and accepting the danger and still understanding the needs of jumping. I really hope you overcame the bad moments....

[Roland]

Don’t worry, land, it’s a looong time ago. In the meantime I’ve lost so many friends and colleges by “normal” accidents. Both, fixed and rotary wings.

I think, to survive it is necessary to know about the danger. To close the eyes is deadly. In any case.

[FlyingBlind]

Ya wee lilly pilots
Come on now, parachuting is not a sport,hobby thing that should be feared! Remember it beats bungee jumping (Bungee jumping does NOT have a emergency shute, now does it ?)
Although the tragic loss of ones father....is another thing