Safety and Training
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There is a direct relationship between your knowledge, skill and attitude and skydiving safety. Safety should be your #1 priority and this is the place to grow in all three of those areas.

6,253 topics in this forum

  1. wing loadings on a crossfire 2   1 2 3

    By gassanjaffal,
    • 50 replies
    • 13,655 views

  2. Wing suits in water  

    By SStewart,
    • 14 replies
    • 3,797 views

  3. Radio Setup  

    By air_devil,
    • 15 replies
    • 4,462 views

  4. Packing  

    By DarkDesigner,
    • 23 replies
    • 4,849 views

  5. Skydive University upcoming rating courses!!!  

    By robsdu,
    • 0 replies
    • 891 views

  6. Returning to sport after almost 25 years, how to...  

    By skygranny,
    • 13 replies
    • 3,186 views

  7. Need Packing class in Southeastern Mass.  

    By Tebuck,
    • 23 replies
    • 6,239 views

  8. When to flare- high vs low winds  

    By jenomegle,
    • 20 replies
    • 8,678 views

  9. landing   1 2

    By hankwood,
    • 44 replies
    • 6,028 views

  10. Returning after winter?  

    By 100LL,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,575 views

  11. Merry Christmas everyone  

    By billvon,
    • 1 reply
    • 947 views

  12. RSL Question   1 2

    By captain1976,
    • 49 replies
    • 5,268 views

  13. Dislocated shoulder on AFF level 6   1 2

    By rvmnw,
    • 31 replies
    • 6,360 views

  14. Camera Flying   1 2 3 4 7

    By skyjunkie517,
    • 168 replies
    • 10,874 views

  15. What are you thinking about Skydive Phoenix  

    By aleksandar,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,833 views

  16. student with a GoPro Camera   1 2 3

    By tigepigeon,
    • 61 replies
    • 6,263 views

  17. Seeking contact info for Simon Wade  

    By stratostar,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,044 views

  18. etiquette  

    By hankwood,
    • 19 replies
    • 5,964 views

  19. 2 out question (scary video)  

    By miconar,
    • 24 replies
    • 5,743 views

  20. Dealing with off-landings in a city / urban environment   1 2 3

    By pchapman,
    • 57 replies
    • 6,140 views

  21. routine deterioration?  

    By Skyper,
    • 23 replies
    • 4,699 views

  22. DZ's with no set turn pattern  

    By ddettloff17,
    • 24 replies
    • 4,378 views

  23. 'A' licensee on STUDENT mode  

    By erdnarob,
    • 17 replies
    • 3,771 views

  24. I've had a two-out and it...  

    By fcajump,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,237 views

  25. How to react if unconscious until a low altitude?  

    By Muffie,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,903 views

  26. When to begin wearing booties?   1 2

    By fizzbuzz99,
    • 35 replies
    • 5,839 views

  27. Foggy Visor and Altitude Awareness  

    By 3mpire,
    • 24 replies
    • 2,887 views

  28. Student CYPRES limitations   1 2 3

    By abyzet,
    • 55 replies
    • 5,395 views

  29. Getting an 'A' Class License in NZ  

    By supercarz,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,736 views

  30. Personal Downplane - question  

    By fcajump,
    • 22 replies
    • 4,330 views

  31. How long was your first jump course?   1 2 3

    By lopullterri,
    • 72 replies
    • 9,670 views

  32. What would you do?   1 2

    By fly4jumps,
    • 38 replies
    • 5,987 views

  33. MUST READ - Airtec Issues Rigging Safety Notice for CYPRES AAD - 10/29/2010   1 2 3

    By HoldtheIce,
    • 65 replies
    • 4,153 views

  34. Covet bonus days  

    By patworks,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,832 views

  35. USPA license for Canadian ?  

    By ZRX,
    • 12 replies
    • 9,260 views

  36. Another reason to make sure that pilot chute pouch is in good condition   1 2

    By peek,
    • 28 replies
    • 5,531 views

  37. D-bag flip causing step through?   1 2

    By Hvance,
    • 27 replies
    • 4,415 views

  38. facial swelling after jump?  

    By PaddleDawg80,
    • 19 replies
    • 10,851 views

  39. I am comfortable exiting at... (non-emergency)   1 2 3 4

    By fcajump,
    • 92 replies
    • 6,040 views

  40. FJC or straight into Cat A jump?  

    By AEsco48,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,136 views

  41. gear checks  

    By pilotpilot57,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,293 views

  42. Odd arm/muscle problem  

    By SkyCoyote,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,054 views

  43. First Cutaway, jump 30, and got my A too   1 2 3

    By skyflower_bloom,
    • 74 replies
    • 6,494 views

  44. Not Another downsize Question?  

    By tasmanianjumper,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,575 views

  45. soft vs. hard helmet  

    By Skyper,
    • 18 replies
    • 10,742 views

  46. A license checks during aff?  

    By jrmrangers,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,963 views

  47. Do you(r) AFF instructors talk their own students down on radio?  

    By fcajump,
    • 21 replies
    • 4,375 views

  48. Loose Pilot Chute on Plane   1 2

    By VideoFly,
    • 43 replies
    • 5,681 views

  49. Riser burn  

    By KamikazeDavis,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,469 views

  50. Lawsuit Halts Baumgartner's Record Attempt  

    By Guest,
    • 0 replies
    • 930 views

  51. Acampo Otter  

    By buzzer,
    • 17 replies
    • 5,617 views

  52. Skydiving after Lasik Surgery  

    By angieleduc,
    • 18 replies
    • 12,111 views

  53. Landed Off: Stadium Demo; Sprain Ankle  

    By tjm,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,893 views

  54. what do you need to do after aff for a license?  

    By jrmrangers,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,752 views

  55. Smart guy, that Ben Franklin  

    By kallend,
    • 0 replies
    • 241 views

  56. B License questions  

    By tasmanianjumper,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,557 views

  57. AAD Statistics   1 2

    By format,
    • 33 replies
    • 10,367 views

  58. Leveling Up  

    By UtterChaos,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,772 views

  59. 17 year old turns in at Start Skydiving!   1 2 3 4 6

    By dbcooperfan,
    • 142 replies
    • 11,939 views

  60. pulling low   1 2 3 4 5

    By monkeysfist,
    • 100 replies
    • 9,846 views

  61. Malfunction compilation: video  

    By skydiverek,
    • 21 replies
    • 6,311 views

  62. Optimum 143 or 126...?  

    By kemaljump,
    • 16 replies
    • 3,144 views

  63. Cypres 2 vs. Vigil 2   1 2

    By HunterL,
    • 36 replies
    • 6,437 views

  64. Tandem Masters shooting own video?  

    By SkydiveMO,
    • 0 replies
    • 355 views

  65. USPA and the canopy issue   1 2 3 4 12

    By chuckakers,
    • 283 replies
    • 19,873 views

  66. What would...  

    By Sangi,
    • 14 replies
    • 2,492 views

  67. Horse shoe + cut-off + reserve   1 2

    By Skyper,
    • 36 replies
    • 5,077 views

  68. Ideas on making sure nobody goes missing at major DZs?   1 2

    By BillyVance,
    • 31 replies
    • 5,384 views

  69. Pilot Chute Nightmare   1 2 3 4

    By castle_bravo,
    • 88 replies
    • 10,437 views

  70. Tandem mal video  

    By liftedtitan,
    • 0 replies
    • 242 views

  71. safety rules  

    By jvaliente7,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,417 views

  72. Tracking up/down line of flight  

    By billvon,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,743 views

  73. Jump numbers and canopy accident risk   1 2 3 4

    By DocPop,
    • 92 replies
    • 6,297 views

  74. Let's talk about exit seperation   1 2 3 4

    By airdvr,
    • 77 replies
    • 6,847 views

  75. pilot chute hesitation  

    By jamester28,
    • 10 replies
    • 7,283 views

  76. Bigway Terms  

    By TheCapt,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,157 views

  77. Tandem instructor holds onto 3-ring, not reserve handle while cutting away...  

    By pchapman,
    • 0 replies
    • 208 views

  78. Blanket in the door...   1 2

    By tsisson,
    • 43 replies
    • 7,547 views

  79. Spotting Training - do you see it happening?   1 2 3

    By chuckakers,
    • 64 replies
    • 6,753 views

  80. My first chop   1 2 3

    By Neoslim22,
    • 54 replies
    • 7,183 views

  81. Interesting mal  

    By nickeadie,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,699 views

  82. shoulder injury prevention  

    By happythoughts,
    • 11 replies
    • 8,337 views

  83. PEP for jump pilots - FAA Required?  

    By fcajump,
    • 19 replies
    • 5,213 views

  84. Safire 1 for novice?  

    By jamester28,
    • 17 replies
    • 3,946 views

  85. To soon for a coach rating?   1 2 3 4

    By gixzig,
    • 89 replies
    • 8,546 views

  86. skydiving for loners?   1 2 3

    By ManagingPrime,
    • 57 replies
    • 7,800 views

  87. Jumping with newly-licensed skydivers  

    By almeister112,
    • 18 replies
    • 5,449 views

  88. Learn To Freefly instructional DVD series  

    By Throttlebender,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,423 views

  89. PD Canopy's glide angle  

    By mariobat,
    • 20 replies
    • 11,791 views

  90. Jumping in humid air vs dry air  

    By jake95,
    • 21 replies
    • 12,660 views

  91. Let's talk about 'no pulls'   1 2 3

    By airdvr,
    • 68 replies
    • 8,569 views

  92. Safety Quiz on uspa.org (question)  

    By jrjny,
    • 16 replies
    • 3,203 views

  93. USPA calls for canopy safety review  

    By SStewart,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,811 views

  94. Do You Want A Predictable Landing Pattern ?   1 2 3

    By danornan,
    • 65 replies
    • 7,078 views

  95. Concerns after doing a Charity jump  

    By Earlybirdmel,
    • 16 replies
    • 3,571 views

  96. Student ever ask to see your license/rating?  

    By Granimal,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,171 views

  97. Exit rules for PAC 750?   1 2

    By wmw999,
    • 44 replies
    • 8,967 views

  98. First AFF  

    By WillieTheKid,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,343 views

  99. tension knots, how'd you cleared them  

    By Freeflaw,
    • 24 replies
    • 11,595 views

  100. Skydive San Marcos' USPA Coach's Rating Course  

    By cstaffa,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,553 views
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