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. On board camera footage of a beginner canopy landing?  

    By shah269,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,918 views

  2. Using Z.P. canopies with direct bag static line students  

    By ptknights,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,541 views

  3. Advice for new jumper in washington state??  

    By jampacked,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,820 views

  4. Jumping without a cypres   1 2 3 4 7

    By billvon,
    • 153 replies
    • 13,521 views

  5. pin check  

    By gofast_ER,
    • 22 replies
    • 7,200 views

  6. when is it appropriate to fly in proximity under canopy or bump endcells?   1 2

    By daremrc,
    • 32 replies
    • 6,324 views

  7. A Safety Poem  

    By BIGUN,
    • 6 replies
    • 5,052 views

  8. Hypoxia at 21000 ft.   1 2 3 4 6

    By tvandijck,
    • 126 replies
    • 20,270 views

  9. New Zealand skydiving school, It really worth it?  

    By David.Vidu,
    • 10 replies
    • 10,889 views

  10. Incident repsonce teams - was: Tandem fatality Garretsville Oh 9/19/09   1 2

    By liftedtitan,
    • 25 replies
    • 5,923 views

  11. Mr Bill and Canopy size.   1 2

    By r2hubert,
    • 37 replies
    • 7,980 views

  12. Keep an Eye Out for this Pilot-Chute-in-Tow Malfunction   1 2

    By Communications,
    • 35 replies
    • 8,410 views

  13. Louisiana Tech Demo Jump  

    By tjm,
    • 14 replies
    • 5,398 views

  14. Pls Help - AFF Grad with a spin!  

    By tasmanianjumper,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,618 views

  15. Do bad spots really exist?   1 2 3

    By Paulipod,
    • 57 replies
    • 10,730 views

  16. Holding T-Student's Hand - cameraman question  

    By fcajump,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,317 views

  17. Low pull   1 2

    By Burrc,
    • 43 replies
    • 8,216 views

  18. Scuba before Jumping   1 2

    By UKKid35,
    • 26 replies
    • 7,563 views

  19. Canopy Packing  

    By MaVriK,
    • 11 replies
    • 4,598 views

  20. Hello Winter, Good Bye MCL..  

    By Para5-0,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,418 views

  21. VISO's and new jumpers   1 2

    By d100965,
    • 49 replies
    • 10,401 views

  22. Helmet quality  

    By lilchief,
    • 19 replies
    • 7,359 views

  23. Questionable tandem harness - how dangerous was this?  

    By poser,
    • 0 replies
    • 378 views

  24. Recurrency  

    By smiler,
    • 4 replies
    • 3,618 views

  25. Seperation - knots to seconds  

    By eightate8at8,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,217 views

  26. Pin Checks and Other Manuvering with the Door Open   1 2

    By champu,
    • 26 replies
    • 4,511 views

  27. Landing Pattern 1.4 - landing approach simulation  

    By sjc,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,071 views

  28. Response to "line over"   1 2

    By kpipes22,
    • 42 replies
    • 9,409 views

  29. tips on front flips and back flips  

    By joelivewire,
    • 17 replies
    • 7,963 views

  30. FreeFly coaching by RedBull air force.  

    By David.Vidu,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,666 views

  31. Airshow / Demo Jumpers - RECENT info needed  

    By fcajump,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,460 views

  32. Pulling at lower altitude than declared at boarding.  

    By Tolgak,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,567 views

  33. Rear riser landing with brakes stowed - good idea or bad idea?   1 2

    By mik,
    • 38 replies
    • 7,460 views

  34. Landings ... I am frustrated beyond belief!!!   1 2 3 4 6

    By OlympiaStoica,
    • 147 replies
    • 11,387 views

  35. Exit safety presentation available  

    By kallend,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,988 views

  36. Urgent question - Lasik Eye Surgery & skydiving  

    By hayinseattle,
    • 17 replies
    • 32,989 views

  37. Sit fly Coach Jumping or Sit Fly Tunnel Training?  

    By SuperKat,
    • 14 replies
    • 8,483 views

  38. Choosing Emergency Contacts  

    By PhreeZone,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,907 views

  39. Wind tunnel near Maryland??  

    By Tiger6513,
    • 4 replies
    • 9,397 views

  40. Drugs and heavy alcohol use   1 2

    By IAMBuddha,
    • 36 replies
    • 16,680 views

  41. What do you say when people use 45 degree rule or try to get others to use it?   1 2 3 4

    By strop45,
    • 80 replies
    • 7,971 views

  42. S&TA Appointments   1 2

    By legalize1966,
    • 44 replies
    • 7,541 views

  43. How tight do tandem instructor's harness their student?  

    By TALONSKY,
    • 0 replies
    • 330 views

  44. what can a coach sign versus what can an instructor sign   1 2

    By SivaGanesha,
    • 26 replies
    • 5,540 views

  45. Same old story   1 2

    By faulknerwn,
    • 36 replies
    • 6,803 views

  46. Advice for a Pianist?   1 2

    By miconar,
    • 25 replies
    • 4,165 views

  47. Now what should i do????  

    By bullin82,
    • 0 replies
    • 184 views

  48. Crisis Communication Plan  

    By mmacro,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,595 views

  49. newb question  

    By bullin82,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,365 views

  50. Very dumb question.   1 2

    By shah269,
    • 26 replies
    • 4,998 views

  51. Bailing out low?   1 2 3 4 5

    By normiss,
    • 122 replies
    • 9,724 views

  52. Reserves activated in C206 just before jumprun, pilotchute is out of container....  

    By FrancoR,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,575 views

  53. Whatcha gonna do?  

    By skybytch,
    • 23 replies
    • 3,098 views

  54. EP's - getting your hands to handles  

    By Beachbum,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,812 views

  55. Half connected tandem student  

    By Sangi,
    • 0 replies
    • 157 views

  56. Help a brutha out or just get a clean exit?  

    By rivetgeek,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,004 views

  57. premature deployment on exit.  

    By tvandijck,
    • 14 replies
    • 3,030 views

  58. SDC water training  

    By waterboy3412,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,216 views

  59. First responder kit  

    By Bones,
    • 2 replies
    • 968 views

  60. Pac 750 stalls on jump run   1 2 3 4 5

    By skyjumpenfool,
    • 108 replies
    • 17,648 views

  61. 2 planes, both have issues, still sending jumpers?  

    By camman2,
    • 24 replies
    • 5,271 views

  62. problems with leg awareness  

    By jjohl,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,775 views

  63. Broken line on HP canopy, no reserve ride  

    By peek,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,625 views

  64. Why Parachutists Die  

    By howardwhite,
    • 24 replies
    • 9,857 views

  65. Watch snaggy stuff!!!!  

    By dragon2,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,425 views

  66. Spinletto Mal & RSL   1 2

    By krkarl,
    • 29 replies
    • 4,850 views

  67. Too high on final - what are you going to do?   1 2 3

    By strop45,
    • 67 replies
    • 9,055 views

  68. maximum tall for a tandem passenger  

    By shunkka,
    • 0 replies
    • 295 views

  69. to experienced jumpers... i need some advice  

    By thrillstalker,
    • 21 replies
    • 2,854 views

  70. Toggle induced line twists  

    By Parafoil27,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,443 views

  71. Towed Parachutist  

    By Jumpmaster0301,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,430 views

  72. Question about differences in sea level??  

    By simplechris,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,896 views

  73. GPS for Tamdem - Cloudy Sky  

    By fepinheiro1,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,494 views

  74. Instructor Assistance   1 2

    By dickandsandy,
    • 34 replies
    • 5,095 views

  75. Body poition for landing  

    By FreeflyIndian,
    • 20 replies
    • 6,753 views

  76. RSL disconnection on side-by-side/downplane?  

    By nsh,
    • 15 replies
    • 3,054 views

  77. Density Altitude  

    By aresye,
    • 2 replies
    • 4,050 views

  78. Packing   1 2

    By skysohigh77,
    • 37 replies
    • 9,346 views

  79. self-induced line twists at low wing loadings?   1 2

    By pchapman,
    • 25 replies
    • 6,672 views

  80. Phoenix-Fly Tracking Gear Failing/Blowing Up  

    By elias123,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,895 views

  81. hardware in my neck  

    By stuckonseven,
    • 7 replies
    • 4,632 views

  82. Landing Pattern 1.2 - landing approach simulation  

    By sjc,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,994 views

  83. Safety ratings for locations?  

    By MickeMe,
    • 21 replies
    • 5,525 views

  84. TRAINING SPECIALIST (MILITARY FREE FALL) $63k+/yr  

    By rmsmith,
    • 15 replies
    • 3,706 views

  85. I owe beer - S&TA thanked?!  

    By livendive,
    • 17 replies
    • 3,603 views

  86. Tracking and The Accuracy 'Trick'  

    By dgw,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,552 views

  87. Frap Hats More Dangerous Than Going Without A Helmet??   1 2 3 4

    By slotperfect,
    • 80 replies
    • 13,101 views

  88. Landing direction   1 2

    By fasted3,
    • 48 replies
    • 8,749 views

  89. Audible Altitude Settings?  

    By glgflyer,
    • 11 replies
    • 6,712 views

  90. No Freefall  

    By tasmanianjumper,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,085 views

  91. Clarifying the numbers  

    By fred,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,803 views

  92. When is to low to hard turn?  

    By Ketia0,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,555 views

  93. Training without gear??  

    By bullin82,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,206 views

  94. Stand up landings   1 2

    By Baksteen,
    • 31 replies
    • 9,756 views

  95. Putting a new canopy through its paces  

    By fred,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,717 views

  96. When you pack like me, you have to trust your rigger!   1 2

    By humbled1,
    • 48 replies
    • 6,480 views

  97. Pre-education  

    By thrillstalker,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,831 views

  98. Does anyone "Psycho Frog Modified Pack"?   1 2

    By Parafoil27,
    • 36 replies
    • 5,082 views

  99. How to flare...for a beginner  

    By erdnarob,
    • 12 replies
    • 7,599 views

  100. Nervous  

    By MotoGP,
    • 16 replies
    • 4,709 views
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