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

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

2. Small Canopies   1 2

   By Marisan, December 27, 2007
   • 39 replies
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   • virgin-burner
   • December 5, 2011

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

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

4. Bryan Burke's Eloy incident summary  

   By billvon, April 14, 2011
   • 24 replies
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   • dthames
   • December 3, 2011

5. non drag/horseshoe malfunctions   1 2

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

6. SIM 2011 Questions  

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

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

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

8. Hard pull / trapped pilot chute Q   1 2

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

9. Music?   1 2

   By ifell, August 13, 2008
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   • IanHarrop
   • November 26, 2011

10. Preflight parachutte check: visual reference?   1 2

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

11. Water training in Arizona  

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

12. Proper plane exit  

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

13. Issues with my arch  

    By keith82687, August 4, 2011
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    • leandercool
    • November 19, 2011

14. Open door on takeoff   1 2 3 4

    By CMiller, July 31, 2011
    • 76 replies
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    • ShcShc11
    • November 18, 2011

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

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

16. Steering a 2 out bi-plane   1 2

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

17. General Tips  

    By marco-ripcord, February 14, 2011
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    • Scrumpot
    • November 16, 2011

18. Considerations for jumping at Lodi   1 2

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

19. One tandem fatality wasn't instructor error  

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

20. 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

21. safety procedure - premature canopy opening during exit  

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

22. Looking for Student Training - 270 lb Student  

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

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

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

24. Consistancy of aircraft seatbelt usage   1 2

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

25. I jumped with a corpse   1 2 3

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

26. MY FIRST JUMP  

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

27. Beginner Question about Safe Landings  

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

28. Looking for video  

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

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

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

30. Alternative Licensing Options / Pressure Problems  

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

31. Risk Management and Patty Wagstaff  

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

32. Unstable freefall  

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

33. Has anyone ever had a malfunction which...   1 2

    By fluidynamic, April 5, 2010
    • 30 replies
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    • pchapman
    • October 28, 2011

34. Botched 1st DRCP  

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

35. Was this hypoxia?  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

39. wonky freefall legs  

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

40. D LICENCE TEST QUESTIONS help??????  

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

41. Larry sez, "Check your handles!"  

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

42. AFF training options in VA  

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

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

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

44. arching  

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

45. Confessions of a canopy coach - Parachutist magazine  

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

46. Good instructor and DZ experience, recommendation  

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

47. Damn, broke my hand on jump 5  

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

48. Looking for book by Jim Hayhurst  

    By stompthatdisc, October 10, 2011
    • 2 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • October 11, 2011

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

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

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

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

51. PRCP Practice: MY Rhythm Method  

    By Gato, November 3, 2006
    • 13 replies
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    • undercanopy
    • October 10, 2011

52. Jumping without an Altimeter  

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

53. Any internet video instruction?  

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

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

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

55. reserve deployment hesitations   1 2

    By bigbearfng, May 12, 2009
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    • potatoman
    • October 5, 2011

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

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

57. Freefall drift  

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

58. Gloves  

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

59. How not to be the "problem student?" in AFF   1 2

    By Namowal, August 2, 2011
    • 30 replies
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    • Namowal
    • September 27, 2011

60. What do you do??   1 2

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

61. Personal Gear Breakaway with Skyhook  

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

62. Coach and AFF Course in October  

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

63. 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

64. Coaches taking harness grips   1 2

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

65. 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

66. Eventual Downsizing Advice  

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

67. Horse Shoes anyone??  

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

68. Cutaway Cable Length  

    By gemini, October 4, 2004
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    • popsjumper
    • September 15, 2011

69. First Cut Away - Line Over  

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

70. Vertical separation   1 2

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

71. Training in orlando  

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

72. Downsizing increments - 220 to 190?  

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

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

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

74. Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure?  

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

75. Go pro and AFF  

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

76. 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

77. If You can't pack...   1 2 3 4

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

78. Shooeez do you uze   1 2

    By shah269, August 12, 2011
    • 37 replies
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    • cube
    • August 31, 2011

79. Hand-mounted Video on Tandem Student  

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

80. 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

81. Flaaaaring   1 2

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

82. What would you do?   1 2

    By paulca, August 12, 2011
    • 26 replies
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    • carofreefalls
    • August 22, 2011

83. My approach to learn sky diving  

    By jigneshsoni, August 15, 2011
    • 22 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • August 22, 2011

84. Packing with Clips  

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

85. PRO Pack Vs Flat Pack   1 2

    By rendezvous, August 28, 2001
    • 30 replies
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    • pchapman
    • August 17, 2011

86. New jumper. Question on rough landing  

    By peanut_gallery, August 15, 2011
    • 4 replies
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    • peanut_gallery
    • August 16, 2011

87. landing two parachutes at once  

    By Roderick, August 9, 2011
    • 20 replies
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    • CloudyHead
    • August 16, 2011

88. 100% flaring before landing   1 2

    By shah269, July 26, 2011
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    • mdrejhon
    • August 15, 2011

89. No use of radio  

    By antibac, August 13, 2011
    • 17 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • August 15, 2011

90. Jumping with a ruptured ear drum.   1 2

    By freefallfrom10k, June 30, 2011
    • 37 replies
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    • freefallfrom10k
    • August 15, 2011

91. Canopy Class, Sunday the 14th, Skydance, Davis, CA  

    By JerseyShawn, August 8, 2011
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    • NWFlyer
    • August 11, 2011

92. Newbie - Mastering a 270 before moving on.  

    By Avikus, August 8, 2011
    • 21 replies
    • 3,804 views
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    • daremrc
    • August 10, 2011

93. How to Track - Advanced Tracking Techniques!  

    By rslavick, July 17, 2010
    • 9 replies
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    • davelepka
    • August 10, 2011

94. 180 turn to swoop bad?   1 2 3

    By TitaniumLegs, July 1, 2011
    • 56 replies
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    • rehmwa
    • August 8, 2011

95. Stop the preachin', start the teaching...  

    By JerseyShawn, August 3, 2011
    • 10 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • August 6, 2011

96. A word for the pilots...  

    By flymissionary, July 21, 2011
    • 17 replies
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    • AndyMan
    • August 4, 2011

97. AFF Level 5 Cutaway   1 2

    By RonRandomguy, July 31, 2011
    • 28 replies
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    • RonRandomguy
    • August 3, 2011

98. Logbook Signature for skill Requirements  

    By DiverMike, August 2, 2011
    • 8 replies
    • 2,407 views
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    • nigel99
    • August 3, 2011

99. Getting bored with skydiving leading to safety issues  

    By Skyper, July 28, 2011
    • 21 replies
    • 4,670 views
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    • champu
    • August 2, 2011

100. ear question  

     By FAH, July 1, 2011
     • 7 replies
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     • freefallfrom10k
     • August 2, 2011