{"id":21528,"date":"2019-12-02T14:09:48","date_gmt":"2019-12-02T14:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?p=21528"},"modified":"2019-12-17T15:09:15","modified_gmt":"2019-12-17T15:09:15","slug":"dansmagic-3flying-on-the-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/dansmagic-3flying-on-the-line\/","title":{"rendered":"Dan\u2019sMagic 3: Flying On the Line"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The third chapter in Dan BC\u2019s 4-way manual\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Perry Fury training over Skydive Perris, by Willy Boeykens <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Your optimum performance state<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many definitions for the mental approach or mental state we are in when we perform at the top of our game. It has been referred to as \u201cflow\u201d, \u201cthe zone\u201d or the \u201cideal performance state\u201d. It is a place where our minds are calm, undistracted and focused in the moment. When we let our instincts take over. It happens almost effortlessly for us when we allow it to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The phrase \u201con the line\u201d always fit perfectly for skydiving. When we are on the line we are flying as aggressively as possible while still maintaining total control of the jump. \u201cUnder the line\u201d refers to when we are being too passive or cautious, and not flying as aggressively as we can. \u201cOver the line\u201d is when we are being too reckless, and flying more aggressively than the team can control.
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Slalom skiers can only go down a hill as fast as they can control. If they try to go faster they will be less efficient in their handling of the course and lose time or fall on their faces and be out of the race. 
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On the other hand, if they are led by the fear of falling, their priority becomes not to<\/em> fall rather than to<\/em> go as fast as they can control. This approach will prevent them from pushing themselves to the fastest speed of which they are truly capable.
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The same is true for skydiving teams.
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Many skydivers are capable of individually moving at a fast speed. But to score the most points possible in Formation Skydiving we go as fast as we can while making the smallest, most efficient moves possible, and keeping the entire team perfectly synchronized.
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When a group of recreational jumpers forms a team, their skills are less developed. They may have the ability to move quickly but not the experience and training to control it. 
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In order to keep control of the jumps, they may only be able to fly at 30% of their full speed. With time and training they become more consistent. This consistency provides more control and with it the confidence to fly faster. 
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Perry Fury training over Skydive Perris, by Willy Boeykens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The team may have started out flying at 30% of their max speed but can now confidently fly at 50% while still maintaining control. But at 30% or 50% the team is still \u201con the line\u201d, flying as aggressively as they are currently capable of controlling. 
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Though the percentage of max speed the team is capable of evolves, the mental process of flying on the line stays the same. The skill of flying on the line is the same skill at 30%, 50% or 100% power. When we are on the line we are at our best. We trust our instincts and we naturally perform up to our full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we are on the line we are at our best”<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n


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