| The Bridge Day FJC is taught at River Expeditions' Fire Creek Lodge in Oak Hill, West Virginia from October 13-17, 2009. The Bridge Day FJC is intended as a more comprehensive introduction to BASE than the standard "Bridge Day Introductory Course". In addition to the basic skills needed for a successful Bridge Day experience, such as packing, exits and canopy flight, this course covers BASE history, ethics and culture, as well as malfunction and object avoidance theory. In order to attend this course, students must be registered for Bridge Day (registration is conducted separately). Upon successful completion of this course, all students will receive a discount coupon good for $100 off the price of any other course. This is intended to encourage students to pursue a more complete training program at a later date.
This course combines in person training with simulated exits and some home study. Participants will be expected to review (and practice) study materials received after signing up, prior to arriving at Bridge Day. Primary emphasis of the course will be on a successful Bridge Day experience, with additional material covering further training, progressing in BASE, BASE ethics and community, and the histories of both BASE and Bridge Day.
Tuesday, October 13:
Risks of BASE:
- Exercise: Letter to Family
- Discussion: Insurance
Exits:
- Video: Lemmings (Will Forshay) Exits
- Simulated Exit Practice
Packing:
- Demonstration and Discussion
General Training:
- Discussion and video: BASE Ethics
- Discussion: BASE Community
- Discussion and Video: Recognizing skillful BASE jumps
- Discussion: BASE History
Wednesday, October 14:
Packing:
- Packing Practice
- Hand Held and Stowed deployment techniques
Landing:
- Video: Lemmings (Will Forshay) Landings
- Landing Area Preview
- Discussion: Heading Correction and Object Avoidance
- Discussion: Flight Patterns
- Discussion: Bridge Day Etiquette
- Discussion: Bridge Day History
Thursday, October 15:
Packing:
Discussion:
- Basic object assessment
- Understanding weather conditions
Jumper Safety Briefing
BASE Videofest
Friday, October 16:
Attend event seminars, BASE gear trade show, jumper registration, etc.
Saturday, October 17: Bridge Day
Supervised jumping and de-brief.
Requirements: Registered for Bridge Day and must meet all Bridge Day Requirements for gear and experience. Course cost includes packing video, packing tools, course reader, log book and t-shirt. Rental gear is available (please indicate your request during FJC online purchase).
The cost for this instruction is $375. Space is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. You will be able to purchase slots in this course when you register for Bridge Day or independently through the Vertical Visions webstore.
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