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From: karenk@hpgrla.gr.hp.com (Karen Klemm)
Newsgroups: rec.skydiving
Subject: Re: AFF advice sought
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Date: 18 Apr 91 16:17:58 GMT
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> I am an AFF JM on the staff of a moderate sized drop zone.  I suspect
> that we will soon have a AFF student with some special considerations.
> Namely, he has one leg amputated.  Although some of the staff were a little
> apprehensive at first, I don't really see any major problems.  However,
> I am not sure of the best way to instruct how to counter the built in
> turn.  If you have trained a student in the past with a built in assymetry,
> please drop me a line as to what kinds of things worked best in the
> training.  Also, another consideration is special rigging to keep the
> leg strap on.  We have 2 master riggers that can work something out safely,
> but again, if you have experience with this, comments would be helpful.
> 
>					Kirk Smith

Contact Larry Yon (I'm not sure of the last name spelling, but he's well-
known) at Perris Valley, in Perris, CA.  He's a very experienced jumper
with one leg, who I believe may even have some teaching experience.  He
was a skydiver before he lost his leg, so he is likely to be able to
explain how to correct for the built-in turn.  Nice guy, too.  He'd
probably like to help out.  Anyone located closer to Larry who could make
this communication possible?

Karen Klemm