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1. How do you wear your altimeter?  

   By freeflir29, July 6, 2005
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   • Salsa_John
   • July 12, 2005

2. Stacks and approaches for swoping (was double fatality, NJ - 04 July 2005)  

   By YonatanRan, July 6, 2005
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   • Designer
   • July 8, 2005

3. great article "Non skydivers learn canopy piloting" a solution?  

   By crotalus01, July 5, 2005
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   • tdog
   • July 7, 2005

4. WSJ Article  

   By Hooknswoop, July 5, 2005
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   • Hooknswoop
   • July 5, 2005

5. please inform me ASAP!!!  

   By UVH, July 5, 2005
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   • Kris
   • July 5, 2005

6. My first AFF -Bad Landing  

   By jimshred, July 4, 2005
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   • rasmack
   • July 22, 2005

7. Low altitude with pull-out  

   By Empadinha, July 4, 2005
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   • Empadinha
   • July 5, 2005

8. canopy comparison question  

   By crotalus01, July 3, 2005
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   • crotalus01
   • July 5, 2005

9. Can I get a ruling?  

   By pccoder, July 3, 2005
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   • airtwardo
   • July 6, 2005

10. canopy training  

    By gracefulglider, July 3, 2005
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    • Feeblemind
    • July 6, 2005

11. Just Plain Scary!  

    By kaikai, July 3, 2005
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    • BenediktDE
    • July 9, 2005

12. The "Beer Line" vs. safety  

    By peek, June 30, 2005
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    • pccoder
    • July 3, 2005

13. Running out landings & flaring technique  

    By Orange1, June 30, 2005
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    • Orange1
    • July 4, 2005

14. Becoming unconscious under open canopy   1 2 3 4

    By Maxx, June 29, 2005
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    • tso-d_chris
    • July 6, 2005

15. The Accuracy Trick  

    By katzurki, June 29, 2005
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    • slotperfect
    • July 1, 2005

16. Cost of a Cypres  

    By FallingOsh, June 28, 2005
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    • mjosparky
    • June 28, 2005

17. Students -- PLF's DO safe your ass, learn them!!  

    By Jeth, June 27, 2005
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    • Jeth
    • June 28, 2005

18. Shit Landing  

    By HardCorr, June 27, 2005
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    • packerboy
    • July 4, 2005

19. Water training in Texas  

    By BRYANGOESBOOM, June 27, 2005
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    • caldwellbuilder
    • June 29, 2005

20. I failed Tandem level 2  

    By jigneshsoni, June 27, 2005
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    • brabzzz
    • July 5, 2005

21. noobie advice regarding accuracy  

    By lisamariewillbe, June 27, 2005
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    • MakeItHappen
    • June 28, 2005

22. Cypress req in australia  

    By spencer, June 26, 2005
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    • skydiverton
    • July 12, 2005

23. Sky's the Limit  

    By jigneshsoni, June 23, 2005
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    • jigneshsoni
    • June 23, 2005

24. ckeck your toggles  

    By jvair, June 23, 2005
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    • Designer
    • June 23, 2005

25. Wing Suit  

    By jigneshsoni, June 22, 2005
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    • billvon
    • June 22, 2005

26. Landing Procdure  

    By jigneshsoni, June 22, 2005
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    • firstime
    • June 22, 2005

27. finding your e.p. handles in freefall  

    By heidihagen, June 22, 2005
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    • eeneR
    • June 22, 2005

28. Safety issues with a full face helmet   1 2

    By voodew1, June 22, 2005
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    • bob.dino
    • June 26, 2005

29. Opened in a dust devil  

    By skymiles, June 21, 2005
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    • FrogNog
    • June 27, 2005

30. Progressing to 4-way and 8-ways   1 2

    By mdrejhon, June 20, 2005
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    • tigra
    • June 22, 2005

31. Weather sucks  

    By jigneshsoni, June 20, 2005
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    • Rdy2skydive
    • June 21, 2005

32. Math and Physics of Freefall  

    By jigneshsoni, June 20, 2005
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    • mjosparky
    • June 24, 2005

33. Static Line Attachment Point  

    By JohnRich, June 20, 2005
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    • FrogNog
    • June 28, 2005

34. Water jump - is cutting away right?  

    By phoenixlpr, June 20, 2005
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    • apley
    • June 29, 2005

35. down and dirty! Track away   1 2

    By Squeak, June 20, 2005
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    • lisamariewillbe
    • June 24, 2005

36. For Katana jumpers - any cutaways?  

    By Linas120, June 19, 2005
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    • monkycndo
    • June 29, 2005

37. aff training too advanced?  

    By sespoolcoolyo, June 19, 2005
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    • bernard
    • July 6, 2005

38. of dz landings  

    By freeryde13, June 17, 2005
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    • billvon
    • June 19, 2005

39. Flying the parachute.  

    By jigneshsoni, June 17, 2005
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    • mjosparky
    • June 20, 2005

40. the dumbest thing I have ever done   1 2

    By freefalle, June 17, 2005
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    • Rdutch
    • July 4, 2005

41. AAD's on big-ways   1 2

    By AMax, June 16, 2005
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    • vdschoor
    • June 20, 2005

42. Ever heard of this type Mal?  

    By maxmadmax, June 16, 2005
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    • mjosparky
    • June 17, 2005

43. How to train?  

    By jigneshsoni, June 15, 2005
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    • Nickkk
    • June 17, 2005

44. q's for uk jumpers and clouds  

    By livenletfly, June 14, 2005
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    • jakee
    • June 16, 2005

45. Gear check, gear check..  

    By chopchop, June 13, 2005
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    • chopchop
    • June 16, 2005

46. When can you instruct?  

    By jigneshsoni, June 12, 2005
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    • riggerrob
    • June 13, 2005

47. 6000 feet?  

    By jigneshsoni, June 12, 2005
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    • BadgerOnAStick
    • June 16, 2005

48. 13500 feet  

    By jigneshsoni, June 12, 2005
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    • Icon134
    • June 13, 2005

49. No free fall but solo  

    By jigneshsoni, June 12, 2005
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    • rendezvous
    • June 13, 2005

50. What is A License  

    By jigneshsoni, June 12, 2005
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    • kelpdiver
    • June 14, 2005

51. jumping thru clouds?  

    By point_code, June 11, 2005
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    • happythoughts
    • June 14, 2005

52. Skydiving Prices  

    By jigneshsoni, June 10, 2005
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    • PhreeZone
    • June 11, 2005

53. Continuity  

    By billvon, June 10, 2005
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    • Deuce
    • June 21, 2005

54. spiral turns   1 2

    By point_code, June 8, 2005
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    • point_code
    • June 20, 2005

55. Flat turns   1 2 3

    By ChrisL, June 7, 2005
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    • phoenixlpr
    • June 10, 2005

56. Canopy question: Brake position   1 2

    By Mockingbird, June 7, 2005
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    • mjosparky
    • June 14, 2005

57. How close is too close on landing?  

    By napalmboy, June 7, 2005
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    • Scrumpot
    • June 8, 2005

58. Aircraft Landing Pattern Over the DZ  

    By JeffSkydiver, June 6, 2005
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    • scrublink
    • June 12, 2005

59. Harness turns?  

    By phoenixlpr, June 5, 2005
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    • Squeak
    • June 7, 2005

60. How to stay non-complacent???  

    By TKATC, June 3, 2005
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    • skr
    • June 7, 2005

61. Do you check your gear before putting it on and again before exiting the plane? Be honest!   1 2

    By missfortunem, June 2, 2005
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    • apley
    • June 6, 2005

62. Calling tandem handycamers!!!  

    By bobjoy9, June 2, 2005
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    • bobjoy9
    • June 4, 2005

63. Exit order/separation  

    By speedy, June 1, 2005
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    • speedy
    • June 5, 2005

64. Broken nose  

    By jeepnjump, June 1, 2005
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    • Orange1
    • June 3, 2005

65. Question regarding timing of AFF training/license - does it have to be done in a certain time limit  

    By Beletoile, May 31, 2005
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    • Ron
    • June 2, 2005

66. Locked Toggle  

    By aftermid, May 31, 2005
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    • Andy9o8
    • June 2, 2005

67. What is this?  

    By falxori, May 29, 2005
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    • livenletfly
    • June 17, 2005

68. Just getting in!  

    By jreyfoldy, May 29, 2005
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    • Icon134
    • June 1, 2005

69. How Safe Is AFF?  

    By Andy_Copland, May 28, 2005
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    • Andy_Copland
    • July 18, 2005

70. Altitude awareness, audible altis, device dependence, etc   1 2

    By Orange1, May 27, 2005
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    • nate_1979
    • May 31, 2005

71. landing next to the runway?  

    By bmason81, May 26, 2005
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    • tombuch
    • May 27, 2005

72. Who does not pull low and did you arrive at that decision because something happened?   1 2

    By FrogNog, May 26, 2005
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    • billvon
    • May 28, 2005

73. Question for AFF Instructors.  

    By wesclimb, May 25, 2005
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    • billvon
    • May 25, 2005

74. Latteral adjustments  

    By huka551, May 24, 2005
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    • Miami
    • May 24, 2005

75. SIMS typo??  

    By firstime, May 24, 2005
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    • AggieDave
    • May 25, 2005

76. EPs  

    By Superman32, May 24, 2005
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    • tdog
    • May 25, 2005

77. AFF: Is it for you?  

    By Shark, May 23, 2005
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    • lawrocket
    • May 24, 2005

78. Pilot Chute in tow mal - poor gear maintenance  

    By tnscorcoran, May 23, 2005
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    • tnscorcoran
    • May 26, 2005

79. Malfunction and Cut-away  

    By MJH, May 23, 2005
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    • dorbie
    • May 24, 2005

80. Horse Shoe Malfunction   1 2

    By Brumby, May 22, 2005
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    • bojana
    • June 3, 2005

81. Smaller reserve canopys  

    By udder, May 22, 2005
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    • billvon
    • May 24, 2005

82. Screwing stuff up and guilt factor....  

    By masterblaster72, May 21, 2005
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    • jdfreefly
    • May 23, 2005

83. do you wear earplugs when you jump?   1 2 3

    By heidihagen, May 21, 2005
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    • Frogusn
    • June 18, 2005

84. Time between jumps  

    By lisamariewillbe, May 20, 2005
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    • lisamariewillbe
    • May 20, 2005

85. Droping like a rock  

    By Superman32, May 20, 2005
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    • Zoter
    • June 4, 2005

86. Another shoulder surgery question  

    By brits17, May 18, 2005
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    • brits17
    • May 18, 2005

87. Balloon altitude   1 2 3

    By sukaidaiba, May 18, 2005
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    • VectorBoy
    • December 25, 2005

88. Stuck toggle=First Cutaway  

    By 2cmyzx, May 17, 2005
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    • zap49
    • May 22, 2005

89. Skydiving Course in South America  

    By Tomer0707, May 17, 2005
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    • FrenchyDiver
    • May 18, 2005

90. Going the way of the dodo: PLF   1 2 3 4

    By mdrejhon, May 16, 2005
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    • skybytch
    • June 11, 2005

91. Summer Turbulance--Watch Out!  

    By ltdiver, May 16, 2005
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    • ltdiver
    • May 20, 2005

92. Analysis of landing incidents?  

    By gdmusumeci, May 16, 2005
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    • kelpdiver
    • May 16, 2005

93. not collapsing slider  

    By syntax, May 16, 2005
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    • teason
    • May 17, 2005

94. I found out how easy it is to lose altitude awareness!!!!!!!!   1 2

    By Rettrae, May 16, 2005
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    • bert_man
    • May 27, 2005

95. Repost  

    By bkoch, May 16, 2005
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    • hookitt
    • May 16, 2005

96. Re: [Kallend] Landing Injury West Tennessee Skydiving 07 May 2005   1 2 3 4

    By Hooknswoop, May 15, 2005
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    • kelpdiver
    • May 23, 2005

97. ever heard? weight belt lost??  

    By freeflygirlz, May 15, 2005
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    • gemini
    • May 17, 2005

98. ANY Ideas for my A license graduation JUMP!!!  

    By jasonRose, May 12, 2005
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    • bob.dino
    • May 15, 2005

99. Dislocated shoulder.  

    By GeordieSkydiver, May 12, 2005
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    • crashintou
    • May 13, 2005

100. S&T News from USPA, 5/12/05  

     By livendive, May 12, 2005
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     • livendive
     • May 12, 2005