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1. Landed a Tension Knot  

   By Cayce, July 11, 2005
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   • EvilLurker
   • July 11, 2005

2. Conspiracy of Silence @ DZs   1 2 3

   By petetheladd, July 7, 2005
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   • DrewEckhardt
   • July 9, 2005

3. Just Plain Scary!  

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

4. 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

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

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

6. aff training too advanced?  

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

7. Becoming unconscious under open canopy   1 2 3 4

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

8. Flying a Flag   1 2

   By ladyskydiver, May 8, 2005
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   • Ron
   • July 6, 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. I failed Tandem level 2  

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

12. WSJ Article  

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

13. canopy comparison question  

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

14. Low altitude with pull-out  

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

15. please inform me ASAP!!!  

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

16. Shit Landing  

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

17. cutting away, cables fully out?   1 2

    By EricaH, May 5, 2005
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    • Joellercoaster
    • July 4, 2005

18. Running out landings & flaring technique  

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

19. the dumbest thing I have ever done   1 2

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

20. The "Beer Line" vs. safety  

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

21. The Accuracy Trick  

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

22. For Katana jumpers - any cutaways?  

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

23. Water jump - is cutting away right?  

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

24. Water training in Texas  

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

25. noobie advice regarding accuracy  

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

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

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

27. Cost of a Cypres  

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

28. Static Line Attachment Point  

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

29. I flunked AFF Level 2 jump... Has this happened to others?   1 2 3 4 5

    By Mockingbird, April 17, 2005
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    • Destiny_Unbound
    • June 28, 2005

30. Jumping with video camera, are you ready?   1 2

    By jeffallen, January 10, 2005
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    • Scrumpot
    • June 27, 2005

31. Opened in a dust devil  

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

32. Safety issues with a full face helmet   1 2

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

33. down and dirty! Track away   1 2

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

34. Math and Physics of Freefall  

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

35. Sky's the Limit  

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

36. ckeck your toggles  

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

37. Wing Suit  

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

38. Landing Procdure  

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

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

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

40. finding your e.p. handles in freefall  

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

41. Continuity  

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

42. Weather sucks  

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

43. AAD's on big-ways   1 2

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

44. Flying the parachute.  

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

45. spiral turns   1 2

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

46. of dz landings  

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

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

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

48. Ever heard of this type Mal?  

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

49. What is this?  

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

50. How to train?  

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

51. Gear check, gear check..  

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

52. 6000 feet?  

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

53. q's for uk jumpers and clouds  

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

54. Canopy question: Brake position   1 2

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

55. What is A License  

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

56. jumping thru clouds?  

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

57. No free fall but solo  

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

58. When can you instruct?  

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

59. 13500 feet  

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

60. Aircraft Landing Pattern Over the DZ  

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

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

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

62. Skydiving Prices  

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

63. Flat turns   1 2 3

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

64. How close is too close on landing?  

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

65. How to stay non-complacent???  

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

66. Harness turns?  

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

67. 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

68. Exit order/separation  

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

69. Droping like a rock  

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

70. Calling tandem handycamers!!!  

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

71. AFF or SL   1 2 3 4

    By deltarush, February 25, 2005
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    • Orange1
    • June 3, 2005

72. Broken nose  

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

73. Horse Shoe Malfunction   1 2

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

74. Locked Toggle  

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

75. 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

76. Just getting in!  

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

77. Re: [Laurel] William Brightwell...Gold Coast  

    By Ron, May 4, 2005
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    • RkyMtnHigh
    • May 31, 2005

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

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

79. 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

80. landing next to the runway?  

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

81. 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

82. A question for the pilots...  

    By EricTheRed, March 4, 2005
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    • Jumper-Dumper
    • May 27, 2005

83. Pilot Chute in tow mal - poor gear maintenance  

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

84. So, erm, do the wind restrictions on students mean the steady speed, or the occasional gusts?  

    By grue, May 11, 2005
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    • mdrejhon
    • May 26, 2005

85. EPs  

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

86. Question for AFF Instructors.  

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

87. SIMS typo??  

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

88. My 1st canopy was loaded at 1.33 and it hurt   1 2

    By xavenger, April 9, 2005
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    • Squeak
    • May 25, 2005

89. Latteral adjustments  

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

90. Malfunction and Cut-away  

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

91. Prescription Drugs and Skydiving   1 2

    By jumpjunkie2004, May 6, 2005
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    • Casurf1978
    • May 24, 2005

92. AFF: Is it for you?  

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

93. Smaller reserve canopys  

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

94. 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

95. Screwing stuff up and guilt factor....  

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

96. Stuck toggle=First Cutaway  

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

97. Two out questions   1 2

    By RossDagley, May 11, 2005
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    • dorbie
    • May 21, 2005

98. Time between jumps  

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

99. Summer Turbulance--Watch Out!  

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

100. Malfunction Pictures  

     By jeffmullins, April 21, 2005
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     • andermk
     • May 19, 2005