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. Looking for Skydiving Training center that operates 7 Days  

    By samkhan,
    • 5 replies
    • 4,149 views

  2. Stuck on PLFs: How to Retrain the Brain?  

    By jumpgump,
    • 14 replies
    • 7,259 views

  3. advices for first static-line jump & injured back ?   1 2

    By drago76,
    • 38 replies
    • 8,672 views

  4. Riding on a biplane wing  

    By Bob_Church,
    • 13 replies
    • 7,832 views

  5. Pull at...whaaat?  

    By Tigerfly,
    • 21 replies
    • 13,671 views

  6. Tunnel time for AFF/STP  

    By MagnoMan,
    • 21 replies
    • 10,673 views

  7. Landing accuracy for beginners  

    By kcb203,
    • 23 replies
    • 10,920 views

  8. Student AADs  

    By Gary73,
    • 14 replies
    • 6,920 views

  9. Safety Concerns with a used rig  

    By zymrgst,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,520 views

  10. Scary near miss...! VIDEO   1 2

    By skydiverek,
    • 26 replies
    • 14,765 views

  11. Italian Skydiving Insurance  

    By dzaccheo,
    • 3 replies
    • 4,180 views

  12. (New Student) Dislocated My Shoulder Pulling...  

    By g2uypie,
    • 16 replies
    • 9,926 views

  13. High winds in Midwest - lessons learned  

    By peek,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,433 views

  14. Closing Loop tightness  

    By m529gft,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,299 views

  15. Cleared to Solo even better the second time!  

    By RunamukChuck,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,225 views

  16. Getting Behind  

    By Hooknswoop,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,986 views

  17. New student questions(General)  

    By Christopherg,
    • 22 replies
    • 11,079 views

  18. Friend needs advice on first first rig   1 2

    By ludikris,
    • 28 replies
    • 13,026 views

  19. Break Off and Tracking   1 2

    By Hooknswoop,
    • 31 replies
    • 13,753 views

  20. Chin mounted cameras  

    By unkulunkulu,
    • 10 replies
    • 9,844 views

  21. Landing small reserves - unfamiliarity with F-111 nowadays?  

    By pchapman,
    • 7 replies
    • 6,750 views

  22. Alternatives to S-turns on final  

    By Bignugget,
    • 11 replies
    • 8,607 views

  23. Choosing Eyeglass Frames for your Face: Things to you should know  

    By lucyraynott,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,075 views

  24. A license jumping camera....   1 2 3 4 8

    By Tigerfly,
    • 193 replies
    • 49,912 views

  25. My 3rd cutaway went not ideal, thoughts?  

    By unkulunkulu,
    • 20 replies
    • 20,512 views

  26. Factors to choose eyewear  

    By lucyraynott,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,263 views

  27. Using Eyewear With Healthy tips  

    By lucyraynott,
    • 0 replies
    • 956 views

  28. Trap System  

    By Meeker1128,
    • 3 replies
    • 5,916 views

  29. Re: [Deimian] Canopy Collision SDAZ 30 December 2016  

    By Pendragon,
    • 11 replies
    • 7,451 views

  30. Re: [billvon] Canopy Collision SDAZ 30 December 2016  

    By Pendragon,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,324 views

  31. Wake Turbulence - nice example :-0  

    By shorehambeach,
    • 4 replies
    • 6,566 views

  32. Silhoute 190  

    By Oliver1981,
    • 12 replies
    • 10,267 views

  33. Safety considerations for costume jump (full Tuxedo)  

    By JP_1337,
    • 8 replies
    • 8,003 views

  34. Think I just broke my neck??  

    By Icemann,
    • 15 replies
    • 13,360 views

  35. Safety day mock rig  

    By xijonix,
    • 17 replies
    • 15,104 views

  36. malfunctions and time shifting, was cutaways  

    By Bob_Church,
    • 8 replies
    • 9,242 views

  37. Aero Commander 500  

    By trabel,
    • 7 replies
    • 10,298 views

  38. Parachute Malfunctions  

    By derckert,
    • 5 replies
    • 8,310 views

  39. Anyone Know Where to Find Water Training in California in February?  

    By Lawndarter,
    • 9 replies
    • 9,492 views

  40. Refresher course  

    By Ragdoll,
    • 9 replies
    • 7,697 views

  41. Comments on the article "From Tunnel to Sky"  

    By peek,
    • 8 replies
    • 9,974 views

  42. Advice on cutaways   1 2 3

    By JohnMitchell,
    • 53 replies
    • 11,424 views

  43. First jumps on my own rig  

    By Sally81,
    • 11 replies
    • 6,800 views

  44. cutaway or rears?  

    By FastDaniel,
    • 21 replies
    • 11,875 views

  45. Fertilizing " a Darwin family tree with no leaves."  

    By patworks,
    • 2 replies
    • 4,438 views

  46. Seatbelt pictures   1 2

    By Baksteen,
    • 46 replies
    • 13,504 views

  47. Argue for your limitations, and sure enough, they're yours.  

    By patworks,
    • 4 replies
    • 4,494 views

  48. When to disconnect your RSL   1 2

    By xijonix,
    • 26 replies
    • 11,749 views

  49. AFF Student nervous about Emergency Procedures, 13 jumps   1 2

    By _shelbomb,
    • 40 replies
    • 12,780 views

  50. MarS AAD Service Bulletin 09/2016  

    By davenuk,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,791 views

  51. Logbook - Now or Later?  

    By FlyAddict,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,454 views

  52. 1st Night Jump!  

    By UpstateBonehead,
    • 14 replies
    • 5,621 views

  53. Sabre 2 170: GAINED WEIGHT - WINGLOAD  

    By joewreilly,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,853 views

  54. Safety equipment for cameras   1 2

    By PeterLisica,
    • 26 replies
    • 9,846 views

  55. Safety watch outs jumping in costume  

    By timrf79,
    • 20 replies
    • 8,354 views

  56. Coaches/riggers recommend smaller first canopy than CSPA manual. Who do I listen to?   1 2

    By TheRealDBish,
    • 46 replies
    • 14,673 views

  57. Finding the sweet spot.  

    By Kbell1985,
    • 22 replies
    • 10,354 views

  58. Any Skysurf instructors left?  

    By renedlog,
    • 8 replies
    • 7,242 views

  59. Intentional Reserve Rides   1 2

    By Amster_damnit,
    • 38 replies
    • 10,426 views

  60. So you think you're a TI? Are you sure?  

    By Remster,
    • 4 replies
    • 7,286 views

  61. Pilot Chute Wrap on Brake Line  

    By ryanjohn,
    • 6 replies
    • 4,193 views

  62. Should I worry about this...   1 2 3

    By spacetrance,
    • 60 replies
    • 17,330 views

  63. planes & safety  

    By Flavius,
    • 13 replies
    • 6,720 views

  64. First Rig Safety   1 2

    By OXN,
    • 28 replies
    • 8,092 views

  65. Paperwork for exiting an aircraft without a TSO harness/reserve?  

    By base935,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,370 views

  66. Jumping without a parachute?  

    By hopnhook,
    • 11 replies
    • 5,882 views

  67. Quadriplegic needs skydiving advice!  

    By apenny4yothawts,
    • 6 replies
    • 5,185 views

  68. Military specific canopy course  

    By Fanello1775,
    • 12 replies
    • 6,040 views

  69. Lost stability , why ?  

    By Freefallin66,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,249 views

  70. Control lost after stability , why ?  

    By Freefallin66,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,454 views

  71. The cost of becoming a pro  

    By sombra2,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,707 views

  72. Should there be more wingsuit regulations?  

    By Coleman,
    • 10 replies
    • 5,268 views

  73. 24th Jump cutaway  

    By London86,
    • 12 replies
    • 8,342 views

  74. Landed on my rear risers  

    By PeteW,
    • 22 replies
    • 7,874 views

  75. Altitude awareness  

    By Grayhawk,
    • 21 replies
    • 10,001 views

  76. Shoes and equipment for softer landing   1 2 3

    By nikaru,
    • 69 replies
    • 13,930 views

  77. Briefing a young jump-pilot?  

    By riggerrob,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,558 views

  78. Flying a flag?  

    By wildernessmedic,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,980 views

  79. AFF student: having huge problem with kicking.   1 2

    By jjoll,
    • 25 replies
    • 9,470 views

  80. How should i go about getting my A license?  

    By philmackay28,
    • 7 replies
    • 4,354 views

  81. Introducing Project Hercules: A research study into skydiving education  

    By cbuffalino,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,661 views

  82. AFF level D, learn arm turns and spins out  

    By superplumber,
    • 14 replies
    • 6,038 views

  83. Helmet on for take off?   1 2

    By JohnMitchell,
    • 49 replies
    • 11,936 views

  84. AFF 1 Jitters   1 2

    By anu1786,
    • 29 replies
    • 10,742 views

  85. What are the qualifications to operate the ground radio for students?   1 2

    By steveorino,
    • 26 replies
    • 10,481 views

  86. Replacing Spectra Lines  

    By rsb5267,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,871 views

  87. Looking for B License Canopy Instruction in FL within next month (b4 5/23)  

    By thecalm,
    • 6 replies
    • 4,028 views

  88. Help convincing my wife that jumping isnt a death wish   1 2 3

    By Ploy,
    • 67 replies
    • 13,030 views

  89. Malfunctions  

    By zcohen13,
    • 16 replies
    • 10,724 views

  90. What would you do protect your knees when you land?  

    By malorie721811,
    • 20 replies
    • 8,633 views

  91. [please review] how to propack a parachute video  

    By vintxrgr,
    • 3 replies
    • 3,467 views

  92. New Tandem, Student, Re: wingsuit BSR   1 2 3 4

    By gowlerk,
    • 92 replies
    • 15,458 views

  93. Safe break-offs  

    By GLIDEANGLE,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,461 views

  94. insurance puzzle UK - AFF training  

    By flyingwallop,
    • 10 replies
    • 5,005 views

  95. Is there a source for accident statistics?  

    By AKcharger,
    • 4 replies
    • 4,786 views

  96. Reasonable downsize + model change?  

    By yeyo,
    • 18 replies
    • 8,466 views

  97. What the hell? Here's an interesting one...  

    By flyfastc,
    • 3 replies
    • 5,357 views

  98. Repack time? Share with a noob. :)   1 2

    By JohnMitchell,
    • 41 replies
    • 12,954 views

  99. Really BAD spot...  

    By skydiverek,
    • 17 replies
    • 11,860 views

  100. Jumpsuit Advice: AFF Student  

    By LifeIsTooShort,
    • 10 replies
    • 7,461 views
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