Photo Story: The Skydiving Instructor
Photo posted December 7, 2017 in
News by Anqi Wang
Brent “ Hutch” Hutchings learned to skydive as a member of the Airborne Rangers while serving in the United States Army from 1982 to 1986. Hutchings has 35 years of experience in skydiving and has jumped more than 4000 times.
Brent "Hutch" Hutchings demonstrates the proper technique for landing to a solo-jumper at Skydive Happy Valley.
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Hutchings reviews a technique for tandem skydiving with his co-worker, Derrick Haines in the office of Skydive Happy Valley. Bill Williams, right, the owner of the Skydive Happy Valley, established the business in 2002.
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Hutchings, left, instructs first-time skydivers about safety procedures. Bill Williams, owner of the Skydive Happy Valley, works on his paperwork.
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Three jumpers, a pilot and Hutchings prepare for takeoff.
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More than 5,000 feet above the ground, Hutchings steps out of the airplane to help a first time solo jump skydiver to open the parachute.
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Hutchings sits up with his jumper after doing tandem skydive.
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Hutchings, left, and Rick Cook pack their parachutes in the equipment room at Skydive Happy Valley. / Photo by Anqi Wang
Hutchings plays with his son, Reed, during a lesson at Central PA Mixed Martial Arts in State College, Pa. At left is his daughter, Kaige.
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Hutchings and his children haul leaves from their yard. / Photo by Anqi Wang
Hutchings watches his five-year-old son, Reed, put a leash on his dog. Holding the dog is his seven-year-old daughter, Kaige. / Photo by Anqi Wang
Hutchings prepares a meal at his home. / Photo by Anqi Wang
Reed, Hutching’s five-year-old son helps his dad prepare for guests in the kitchen at his home.
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Kaige Hutchings, admires the medals and ribbons her father earned while serving with the Army.
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