Ratna Listy Cries After Parachuting from 10,000 Feet

Kapanlagi.com - Senior artist Ratna Listy felt challenged when her friend asked her to do a parachute jump from a height of 10,000 feet.

Ratna Listy finally dared to do the parachute jump in tandem with an international skydiving athlete and coach from Indonesia, Naila Novaranti.

The parachute jump took place on Wednesday (16/2/2022) morning above Nusawiru Airport in Cijulang, Pangandaran, West Java, using a special aircraft with a capacity of only 4 people.

"Parachuting is a mixed feeling that can't be expressed one by one. Just being able to land is an extraordinary thing for me to complete this challenge," said Ratna Listy.

1. Unable to Hold Back Tears

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Ratna Listy admitted that as soon as her feet touched the ground, her tears immediately flowed. She couldn't hold back her tears because she was able to land safely.

"I immediately cried. How could I not, jumping from a height of 10 thousand feet. It's like challenging death. My legs felt weak," said Ratna.

2. Feeling 'Small' in the Presence of God

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Ratna further stated that her first parachute jump was successful thanks to the role of Naila Novaranti and also Master RR. Yudiana, an instructor from the international skydiving club.

"When I was in the sky and saw the power of God, I felt insignificant. I said, 'Oh God, I feel so small and should not be arrogant when seeing the vastness of the sky and nature from above,'" said Ratna, who continued to shed tears.

3. Requirements for Parachuting

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Meanwhile, Naila Novaranti, who invited and accompanied Ratna Listy for parachuting, revealed that tandem parachuting can be participated by anyone, both men and women. However, tandem parachutists must be in good physical and mental condition and must comply with the requirements, regulations, and instructions from professional parachutists.

"I was sure from the beginning that Ratna Listy, whom I invited for parachuting, met those criteria, and it turned out that she is disciplined and willing to follow all the instructions, including when she is in the sky. I salute her," said Naila.

4. Mandatory Use of Tandem for Beginners

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Naila said that the foundation of skydiving safety procedures for beginners is the mandatory use of tandem. Only certified or licensed parachutists or skydivers can become tandems.

The function of tandems here is not only to control the parachute, determine the flight route and landing, but also to be responsible for the safety of beginner skydivers flying with them.

(kpl/dan/ums)