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1. GPS under canopy   1 2

   By nigel99, December 16, 2011
   • 28 replies
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   • bqmassey
   • December 23, 2011

2. fatalities/injuries by country  

   By jackwallace, December 14, 2011
   • 3 replies
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   • talon2
   • December 15, 2011

3. Refueling with the engine running?   1 2 3 4 5

   By Linas120, December 12, 2011
   • 123 replies
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   • stayhigh
   • December 29, 2011

4. Cross Braced collision.   1 2

   By Squeak, December 12, 2011
   • 35 replies
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   • aarco
   • December 22, 2011

5. Ruroc Helmets  

   By airbornninja, December 10, 2011
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   • cdnpilot
   • March 22, 2016

6. Double Person tandem (a triandem?) and video!! Please Discuss  

   By humanflite, December 8, 2011
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   • humanflite
   • December 8, 2011

7. New Zealand skydive school  

   By Jewbert33, December 8, 2011
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   • Jewbert33
   • February 10, 2012

8. Noob Question part two: In your early jumping days, what were you glad you focussed on?   1 2

   By Namowal, December 7, 2011
   • 27 replies
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   • mrubin
   • December 21, 2011

9. Model's Propeller Accident   1 2 3 4 7

   By Deisel, December 6, 2011
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   • DrDom
   • June 17, 2014

10. Canopy collision? anyone seen this one?   1 2

    By AlexDias, December 5, 2011
    • 47 replies
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    • johnmatrix
    • December 11, 2011

11. Noob question: If you could turn back the clock, what would you do differently?   1 2

    By Namowal, December 5, 2011
    • 42 replies
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    • bigbearfng
    • December 30, 2011

12. Cutaway on first solo   1 2

    By tvanderbeek, December 5, 2011
    • 48 replies
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    • timski
    • December 27, 2019

13. Canadian plane regs change - TAWS  

    By toronto_bill, December 3, 2011
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    • Bertt
    • December 7, 2011

14. Please learn from my stupidity!   1 2

    By airborne47, December 3, 2011
    • 36 replies
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    • airborne47
    • December 29, 2011

15. B-License Canopy Control Proficency Card   1 2

    By theonlyski, December 2, 2011
    • 39 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • January 27, 2012

16. non drag/horseshoe malfunctions   1 2

    By impossiblelove, November 28, 2011
    • 29 replies
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    • DaVinciflies
    • December 2, 2011

17. How Tough/Intimidating is this Dive Exit?   1 2

    By Namowal, November 25, 2011
    • 25 replies
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    • Namowal
    • November 30, 2011

18. What to do if you enter a cloud   1 2 3

    By danornan, November 25, 2011
    • 73 replies
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    • danornan
    • December 13, 2011

19. Cheapest place to skydive in america.   1 2

    By DZRman, November 25, 2011
    • 30 replies
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    • theonlyski
    • December 10, 2011

20. Have you looked at your altimeter during a malfunction?   1 2

    By jwynne, November 24, 2011
    • 38 replies
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    • Jockeyshifter63
    • December 13, 2011

21. Water training in Arizona  

    By Castaway808, November 23, 2011
    • 7 replies
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    • matthewcline
    • November 23, 2011

22. Coming back to the sport after 5 years =P  

    By javip82, November 22, 2011
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    • rrmtopo
    • December 4, 2011

23. Preflight parachutte check: visual reference?   1 2

    By Namowal, November 21, 2011
    • 26 replies
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    • DBCOOPER
    • November 25, 2011

24. SIM 2011 Questions  

    By Jockeyshifter63, November 21, 2011
    • 19 replies
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    • jurgencamps
    • November 30, 2011

25. Hard pull / trapped pilot chute Q   1 2

    By devildog, November 21, 2011
    • 46 replies
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    • devildog
    • November 26, 2011

26. AFF Animated - Step by step  

    By leandercool, November 20, 2011
    • 3 replies
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    • leandercool
    • December 31, 2011

27. Proper plane exit  

    By demonic_death, November 20, 2011
    • 11 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • November 22, 2011

28. One tandem fatality wasn't instructor error  

    By artard, November 13, 2011
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    • artard
    • November 13, 2011

29. Training conversion from standard to SOS system?   1 2

    By nigel99, November 13, 2011
    • 31 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • November 18, 2011

30. Steering a 2 out bi-plane   1 2

    By DiverMike, November 10, 2011
    • 44 replies
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    • Baksteen
    • November 17, 2011

31. Looking for Student Training - 270 lb Student  

    By Zymurdoo, November 10, 2011
    • 4 replies
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    • scottd818
    • November 11, 2011

32. 2 out roof landing   1 2 3 4 6

    By Squeak, November 9, 2011
    • 145 replies
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    • SkyJunkieA62040
    • January 9, 2012

33. safety procedure - premature canopy opening during exit  

    By Skyper, November 8, 2011
    • 21 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • November 12, 2011

34. I jumped with a corpse   1 2 3

    By Austintxflight, November 4, 2011
    • 61 replies
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    • Scrumpot
    • November 7, 2011

35. MY FIRST JUMP  

    By GypsySkyy, November 3, 2011
    • 19 replies
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    • GypsySkyy
    • November 5, 2011

36. Consistancy of aircraft seatbelt usage   1 2

    By peek, November 2, 2011
    • 34 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • November 8, 2011

37. Witnessed an AAD save and it got me thinking...   1 2

    By Zymurdoo, November 1, 2011
    • 40 replies
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    • chuckakers
    • November 10, 2011

38. C License written test - North/South Carolina?  

    By nigel99, October 31, 2011
    • 13 replies
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    • nigel99
    • November 2, 2011

39. Skyhook & RSL's. Its up to you....   1 2 3 4

    By Marksman, October 30, 2011
    • 75 replies
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    • JohnSherman
    • November 13, 2011

40. Risk Management and Patty Wagstaff  

    By rmarshall234, October 28, 2011
    • 13 replies
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    • rmarshall234
    • October 31, 2011

41. Considerations for jumping at Lodi   1 2

    By aeroflyer, October 27, 2011
    • 43 replies
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    • LyraM45
    • November 13, 2011

42. Unstable freefall  

    By the_rain25, October 26, 2011
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    • firstime
    • October 29, 2011

43. AFF loops and flips- noob question   1 2

    By Namowal, October 25, 2011
    • 27 replies
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    • excaza
    • June 24, 2012

44. Looking for video  

    By faulknerwn, October 24, 2011
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    • ShcShc11
    • November 5, 2011

45. Was this hypoxia?  

    By BlindBrick, October 23, 2011
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    • phoenixlpr
    • October 24, 2011

46. Beginner Question about Safe Landings  

    By SCOTT735, October 23, 2011
    • 12 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • November 5, 2011

47. Alternative Licensing Options / Pressure Problems  

    By jajunk, October 21, 2011
    • 17 replies
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    • roostnureye
    • November 1, 2011

48. finally off AFF, made my first jump solo!  

    By buckywaldorf, October 20, 2011
    • 8 replies
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    • buckywaldorf
    • October 21, 2011

49. Botched 1st DRCP  

    By rifleman, October 17, 2011
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    • Rover
    • October 25, 2011

50. Wake turbulence and the Velocity   1 2

    By billvon, October 17, 2011
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    • billvon
    • March 18, 2012

51. wonky freefall legs  

    By Namowal, October 16, 2011
    • 10 replies
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    • Kerridwen
    • October 20, 2011

52. arching  

    By itsbs2, October 16, 2011
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    • erdnarob
    • October 18, 2011

53. Good instructor and DZ experience, recommendation  

    By buckywaldorf, October 15, 2011
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    • buckywaldorf
    • October 15, 2011

54. Need coach near Davis CA: can pay beer/lodging!  

    By buckywaldorf, October 12, 2011
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    • Festus
    • June 1, 2013

55. Any tips for good Freefly coach near Melbourne (Australia)?  

    By Vidu, October 12, 2011
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    • hunty
    • October 23, 2011

56. Confessions of a canopy coach - Parachutist magazine  

    By nigel99, October 12, 2011
    • 17 replies
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    • hokierower
    • October 17, 2011

57. D LICENCE TEST QUESTIONS help??????  

    By grymmskull, October 10, 2011
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    • upndownshop
    • October 19, 2011

58. Skydive Radio Podcast- Should beginers be tuning in?  

    By Namowal, October 10, 2011
    • 11 replies
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    • Stearny
    • December 6, 2011

59. Looking for book by Jim Hayhurst  

    By stompthatdisc, October 10, 2011
    • 2 replies
    • 1,155 views
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    • riggerrob
    • October 11, 2011

60. How many have broken a bone and jumped again after healing?   1 2 3

    By SCOTT735, October 10, 2011
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    • JohnMitchell
    • October 23, 2011

61. Larry sez, "Check your handles!"  

    By peek, October 9, 2011
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    • kuai43
    • October 19, 2011

62. Damn, broke my hand on jump 5  

    By SCOTT735, October 9, 2011
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    • Terp
    • October 13, 2011

63. Any internet video instruction?  

    By Cinders, October 7, 2011
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    • Gators1240
    • October 7, 2011

64. Jumping without an Altimeter  

    By DiverMike, October 6, 2011
    • 23 replies
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    • phoenixlpr
    • October 8, 2011

65. AAD vs. Actually learning to be safer....  

    By HaroldBoyles, October 5, 2011
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    • Decodiver
    • October 18, 2011

66. Freefall drift  

    By skyjocky45, October 4, 2011
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    • Tinley
    • October 4, 2011

67. Safety violations, what's next?   1 2

    By coreyangel, September 30, 2011
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    • coreyangel
    • October 6, 2011

68. GI Bill  

    By silentscope12, September 28, 2011
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    • mjosparky
    • December 22, 2013

69. Watching out for newbies [was - hard impact at Nats]   1 2 3 4 11

    By virgin-burner, September 23, 2011
    • 258 replies
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    • yoink
    • August 21, 2018

70. Coach and AFF Course in October  

    By robsdu, September 21, 2011
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    • chuckakers
    • September 22, 2011

71. Personal Gear Breakaway with Skyhook  

    By efs4ever, September 21, 2011
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    • efs4ever
    • September 22, 2011

72. Front riser turns for final = softer landing   1 2 3

    By shah269, September 20, 2011
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    • shah269
    • October 11, 2011

73. Tandem tension knot - Just because it flies OK doesn't mean it lands OK  

    By pchapman, September 20, 2011
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    • pchapman
    • September 20, 2011

74. What do you do??   1 2

    By -ftp-, September 16, 2011
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    • mjosparky
    • September 22, 2011

75. Practice Skydive Altimeter for iPhone (altitude awareness)  

    By mixedup, September 15, 2011
    • 20 replies
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    • dorbie
    • August 31, 2012

76. First Cut Away - Line Over  

    By EOCS, September 13, 2011
    • 7 replies
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    • theplummeter
    • September 13, 2011

77. Horse Shoes anyone??  

    By skyjumpenfool, September 13, 2011
    • 17 replies
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    • wayneflorida
    • September 16, 2011

78. Eventual Downsizing Advice  

    By Cyane, September 12, 2011
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    • Joellercoaster
    • September 16, 2011

79. Kicking legs during canopy flight   1 2 3 4 6

    By Tidlof, September 12, 2011
    • 133 replies
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    • billvon
    • September 18, 2011

80. AFF training options in VA  

    By grasshoppergirl, September 10, 2011
    • 11 replies
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    • DrizZ
    • October 19, 2011

81. Vertical separation   1 2

    By nigel99, September 6, 2011
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    • billvon
    • September 12, 2011

82. Vigil II CTRL ERROR CODE 6 should they...  

    By jjudd, September 5, 2011
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    • jjudd
    • September 5, 2011

83. Downsizing increments - 220 to 190?  

    By MattKCanada, September 1, 2011
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    • Ron
    • September 6, 2011

84. Go pro and AFF  

    By justinhawxhurst, August 31, 2011
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    • rehmwa
    • September 1, 2011

85. Video for AFF jumps- worth it?   1 2

    By Namowal, August 31, 2011
    • 38 replies
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    • accur8shot
    • October 10, 2011

86. Training in orlando  

    By tigepigeon, August 30, 2011
    • 15 replies
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    • mutumbo
    • September 11, 2011

87. is it wise to buy a Pilot 188 with 120 reserve?   1 2

    By CloudyHead, August 30, 2011
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    • Andy9o8
    • August 31, 2011

88. Hand-mounted Video on Tandem Student  

    By Cornjumper, August 29, 2011
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    • Cornjumper
    • August 29, 2011

89. Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure?  

    By 3mpire, August 24, 2011
    • 13 replies
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    • CloudyHead
    • September 2, 2011

90. AAD or no AAD...that is the question   1 2 3 4

    By shah269, August 24, 2011
    • 94 replies
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    • bofh
    • October 5, 2011

91. Flaaaaring   1 2

    By antibac, August 22, 2011
    • 46 replies
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    • antibac
    • August 27, 2011

92. Any suggestions for a source (ie. website, book) where a new guy can find pictures or videos to aid in malfunction identification.  

    By jhh166, August 22, 2011
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    • jhh166
    • August 27, 2011

93. If You can't pack...   1 2 3 4

    By DSE, August 18, 2011
    • 77 replies
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    • DSE
    • August 31, 2011

94. Packing with Clips  

    By RufusW, August 16, 2011
    • 19 replies
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    • DrewEckhardt
    • August 19, 2011

95. My approach to learn sky diving  

    By jigneshsoni, August 15, 2011
    • 22 replies
    • 4,993 views
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    • popsjumper
    • August 22, 2011

96. Coaches taking harness grips   1 2

    By theonlyski, August 15, 2011
    • 36 replies
    • 6,704 views
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    • captain_stan
    • September 19, 2011

97. New jumper. Question on rough landing  

    By peanut_gallery, August 15, 2011
    • 4 replies
    • 1,653 views
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    • peanut_gallery
    • August 16, 2011

98. No use of radio  

    By antibac, August 13, 2011
    • 17 replies
    • 2,575 views
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    • popsjumper
    • August 15, 2011

99. Shooeez do you uze   1 2

    By shah269, August 12, 2011
    • 37 replies
    • 8,545 views
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    • cube
    • August 31, 2011

100. Gloves  

     By paulca, August 12, 2011
     • 23 replies
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     • potatoman
     • September 29, 2011