42. I started jumping at 40, so I'm still a relative beginner. I remember one time being first in the door, jumping solo at the time but still working toward my A license, probably 20 jumps total. I get the green light and lean out to spot, but there were some clouds and I couldn't find the DZ. It started to feel like I was holding up the whole aircraft, so I just jumped out. I was in freefall thinking about how dumb I was. Turned out fine, but it was a rookie move.
Imagine the irony of deciding not to send it because its not safe, then falling to your death on the walk down...
It was Clint Walkers daughter Valerie. she was the captain. I hadn’t heard about the rudder stuff…. https://www.google.com/search?q=cli...E&biw=1121&bih=761&dpr=2#imgrc=m9ujjqyiHI-JeM