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

    By peek,
    • 28 replies
    • 5,531 views

  2. What are you thinking about Skydive Phoenix  

    By aleksandar,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,833 views

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

    By pchapman,
    • 57 replies
    • 6,140 views

  4. Seeking contact info for Simon Wade  

    By stratostar,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,044 views

  5. When to begin wearing booties?   1 2

    By fizzbuzz99,
    • 35 replies
    • 5,839 views

  6. DZ's with no set turn pattern  

    By ddettloff17,
    • 24 replies
    • 4,378 views

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

    By skyflower_bloom,
    • 74 replies
    • 6,494 views

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

    By Muffie,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,903 views

  9. I've had a two-out and it...  

    By fcajump,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,237 views

  10. Foggy Visor and Altitude Awareness  

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

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

    By fcajump,
    • 92 replies
    • 6,040 views

  12. Student CYPRES limitations   1 2 3

    By abyzet,
    • 55 replies
    • 5,395 views

  13. USPA license for Canadian ?  

    By ZRX,
    • 12 replies
    • 9,260 views

  14. What would you do?   1 2

    By fly4jumps,
    • 38 replies
    • 5,987 views

  15. Personal Downplane - question  

    By fcajump,
    • 22 replies
    • 4,330 views

  16. Skydiving with kids   1 2

    By flashpipe,
    • 31 replies
    • 8,734 views

  17. Getting an 'A' Class License in NZ  

    By supercarz,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,736 views

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

    By jrmrangers,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,752 views

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

    By HoldtheIce,
    • 65 replies
    • 4,153 views

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

    By DocPop,
    • 92 replies
    • 6,299 views

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

    By Hvance,
    • 27 replies
    • 4,415 views

  22. Covet bonus days  

    By patworks,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,833 views

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

    By Skyper,
    • 36 replies
    • 5,077 views

  24. facial swelling after jump?  

    By PaddleDawg80,
    • 19 replies
    • 10,851 views

  25. Skydiving after Lasik Surgery  

    By angieleduc,
    • 18 replies
    • 12,111 views

  26. gear checks  

    By pilotpilot57,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,293 views

  27. Odd arm/muscle problem  

    By SkyCoyote,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,055 views

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

    By chuckakers,
    • 283 replies
    • 19,874 views

  29. Main Riser Covers Not Opening   1 2

    By WooHoo,
    • 30 replies
    • 7,801 views

  30. Leveling Up  

    By UtterChaos,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,772 views

  31. A license checks during aff?  

    By jrmrangers,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,963 views

  32. soft vs. hard helmet  

    By Skyper,
    • 18 replies
    • 10,742 views

  33. Pilot Chute Nightmare   1 2 3 4

    By castle_bravo,
    • 88 replies
    • 10,437 views

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

    By fcajump,
    • 21 replies
    • 4,375 views

  35. Not Another downsize Question?  

    By tasmanianjumper,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,575 views

  36. Loose Pilot Chute on Plane   1 2

    By VideoFly,
    • 43 replies
    • 5,681 views

  37. Landed Off: Stadium Demo; Sprain Ankle  

    By tjm,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,893 views

  38. Acampo Otter  

    By buzzer,
    • 17 replies
    • 5,617 views

  39. Riser burn  

    By KamikazeDavis,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,469 views

  40. What would...  

    By Sangi,
    • 14 replies
    • 2,493 views

  41. Optimum 143 or 126...?  

    By kemaljump,
    • 16 replies
    • 3,144 views

  42. Cypres 2 vs. Vigil 2   1 2

    By HunterL,
    • 36 replies
    • 6,437 views

  43. Lawsuit Halts Baumgartner's Record Attempt  

    By Guest,
    • 0 replies
    • 931 views

  44. B License questions  

    By tasmanianjumper,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,558 views

  45. Smart guy, that Ben Franklin  

    By kallend,
    • 0 replies
    • 242 views

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

    By BillyVance,
    • 31 replies
    • 5,384 views

  47. Blanket in the door...   1 2

    By tsisson,
    • 43 replies
    • 7,554 views

  48. Malfunction compilation: video  

    By skydiverek,
    • 21 replies
    • 6,311 views

  49. Tandem Masters shooting own video?  

    By SkydiveMO,
    • 0 replies
    • 355 views

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

    By airdvr,
    • 77 replies
    • 6,847 views

  51. Tandem mal video  

    By liftedtitan,
    • 0 replies
    • 242 views

  52. safety rules  

    By jvaliente7,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,417 views

  53. pilot chute hesitation  

    By jamester28,
    • 10 replies
    • 7,283 views

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

    By chuckakers,
    • 64 replies
    • 6,753 views

  55. Tracking up/down line of flight  

    By billvon,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,743 views

  56. Another reason not to listen to AFF instructors...   1 2 3

    By ManagingPrime,
    • 52 replies
    • 8,349 views

  57. Downsize  

    By Stealth,
    • 23 replies
    • 5,235 views

  58. Skydiving is risky but safe   1 2 3 4 9

    By pkasdorf,
    • 205 replies
    • 16,292 views

  59. shoulder injury prevention  

    By happythoughts,
    • 11 replies
    • 8,337 views

  60. Bigway Terms  

    By TheCapt,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,157 views

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

    By pchapman,
    • 0 replies
    • 208 views

  62. Is it hard to pull reserve?   1 2 3 4

    By rsmn17,
    • 75 replies
    • 9,474 views

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

    By gixzig,
    • 89 replies
    • 8,550 views

  64. PD Canopy's glide angle  

    By mariobat,
    • 20 replies
    • 11,791 views

  65. Interesting mal  

    By nickeadie,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,699 views

  66. PEP for jump pilots - FAA Required?  

    By fcajump,
    • 19 replies
    • 5,213 views

  67. What happens if...   1 2

    By skybytch,
    • 35 replies
    • 7,332 views

  68. skydiving for loners?   1 2 3

    By ManagingPrime,
    • 57 replies
    • 7,801 views

  69. Safire 1 for novice?  

    By jamester28,
    • 17 replies
    • 3,946 views

  70. Exit rules for PAC 750?   1 2

    By wmw999,
    • 44 replies
    • 8,968 views

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

    By airdvr,
    • 68 replies
    • 8,569 views

  72. oxygen for aircraft up to 18.5 k and TSO-C64   1 2

    By skydivefj,
    • 40 replies
    • 10,452 views

  73. Jumping with newly-licensed skydivers  

    By almeister112,
    • 18 replies
    • 5,449 views

  74. wing loadings for jumpers with 50-100 jumps   1 2 3 4 7

    By teason,
    • 160 replies
    • 21,936 views

  75. Earplugs? Personal preference or a real reason?   1 2 3

    By 3mpire,
    • 74 replies
    • 30,149 views

  76. Learn To Freefly instructional DVD series  

    By Throttlebender,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,423 views

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

    By Granimal,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,171 views

  78. tension knots, how'd you cleared them  

    By Freeflaw,
    • 24 replies
    • 11,595 views

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

    By cstaffa,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,553 views

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

    By danornan,
    • 65 replies
    • 7,078 views

  81. Safety Quiz on uspa.org (question)  

    By jrjny,
    • 16 replies
    • 3,203 views

  82. Jumping in humid air vs dry air  

    By jake95,
    • 21 replies
    • 12,660 views

  83. Concerns after doing a Charity jump  

    By Earlybirdmel,
    • 16 replies
    • 3,571 views

  84. Parachute Aerodynamics   1 2

    By airdolphin,
    • 43 replies
    • 10,721 views

  85. A simple question: Helmets   1 2

    By Master_Yoda,
    • 42 replies
    • 7,359 views

  86. USPA calls for canopy safety review  

    By SStewart,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,811 views

  87. Rear Riser Turns (Aerodynamics)  

    By airdolphin,
    • 21 replies
    • 10,161 views

  88. First AFF  

    By WillieTheKid,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,343 views

  89. Kiting your canopy - was: Demo injury   1 2

    By dorbie,
    • 36 replies
    • 5,444 views

  90. Pilot flies under skydivers on final   1 2

    By bodypilot90,
    • 46 replies
    • 6,979 views

  91. Awareness during Malfunctions   1 2

    By skydude2000,
    • 34 replies
    • 6,322 views

  92. becoming an AFF instructor from scratch. need info  

    By jake95,
    • 22 replies
    • 4,119 views

  93. hard openings  

    By Hayden,
    • 22 replies
    • 6,317 views

  94. Aaron Necessary & Carrie Dawson are amazing  

    By cstaffa,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,748 views

  95. What comes after your first hop n pop?   1 2

    By 7055,
    • 26 replies
    • 6,578 views

  96. Avoiding collisions (was: Lost Prairie fatality)   1 2

    By kallend,
    • 31 replies
    • 3,837 views

  97. interesting malfunction  

    By freeflyer58D,
    • 22 replies
    • 4,605 views

  98. shoulder dislocation?   1 2

    By andy2,
    • 46 replies
    • 21,423 views

  99. AFF training  

    By Hayden,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,218 views

  100. Commemorative Airborne Guys and USPA DZ...  

    By Unstable,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,423 views
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