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6,253 topics in this forum

1. Jumping without a parachute?  

   By hopnhook, July 30, 2016
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   • DBCOOPER
   • August 1, 2016

2. Shoes and equipment for softer landing   1 2 3

   By nikaru, June 5, 2016
   • 69 replies
   • 13,930 views
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   • Maddingo
   • July 28, 2016

3. Lost stability , why ?  

   By Freefallin66, July 15, 2016
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   • sammielu
   • July 15, 2016

4. The cost of becoming a pro  

   By sombra2, July 9, 2016
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   • kaiser
   • July 12, 2016

5. Should there be more wingsuit regulations?  

   By Coleman, July 6, 2016
   • 10 replies
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   • jimjumper
   • July 8, 2016

6. Landed on my rear risers  

   By PeteW, July 3, 2016
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   • Di0
   • July 6, 2016

7. To RSL or not to RSL   1 2 3 4 6

   By vanessalh, December 15, 2012
   • 145 replies
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   • Phil1111
   • July 1, 2016

8. IAD vs. S/L - Instability Risk (Was: What's the correct order of the instructor ratings?)  

   By dgw, May 15, 2007
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   • gowlerk
   • June 30, 2016

9. Altitude awareness  

   By Grayhawk, June 21, 2016
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   • Hajo
   • June 29, 2016

10. Malfunctions  

    By zcohen13, April 5, 2016
    • 16 replies
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    • medic0079
    • June 18, 2016

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

    By steveorino, April 25, 2016
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    • JohnMitchell
    • June 7, 2016

12. Briefing a young jump-pilot?  

    By riggerrob, May 29, 2016
    • 9 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • June 4, 2016

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

    By jjoll, May 24, 2016
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    • superplumber
    • June 1, 2016

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

    By superplumber, May 7, 2016
    • 14 replies
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    • superplumber
    • May 31, 2016

15. Flying a flag?  

    By wildernessmedic, May 27, 2016
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    • wildernessmedic
    • May 27, 2016

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

    By philmackay28, May 23, 2016
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    • Toggle
    • May 24, 2016

17. Canopy collisions   1 2

    By kallend, November 11, 2015
    • 27 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • May 21, 2016

18. Helmet on for take off?   1 2

    By JohnMitchell, May 2, 2016
    • 49 replies
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    • JohnMitchell
    • May 17, 2016

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

    By cbuffalino, May 12, 2016
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    • cbuffalino
    • May 12, 2016

20. AFF 1 Jitters   1 2

    By anu1786, April 25, 2016
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    • JohnMitchell
    • May 5, 2016

21. my brother is a pilot can i jump out of his plane   1 2

    By flyingwallop, November 6, 2015
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    • DJL
    • May 3, 2016

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

    By thecalm, April 21, 2016
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    • timrf79
    • May 2, 2016

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

    By Ploy, April 7, 2016
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    • DJL
    • May 2, 2016

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

    By JohnMitchell, February 14, 2016
    • 41 replies
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    • JohnMitchell
    • April 24, 2016

25. Replacing Spectra Lines  

    By rsb5267, April 22, 2016
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    • faulknerwn
    • April 23, 2016

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

    By malorie721811, March 29, 2016
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    • BIGUN
    • April 5, 2016

27. Hook knife discussion - was Fitzgerald GA fatality   1 2 3

    By FlyLikeARaven, November 25, 2015
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    • Joellercoaster
    • April 5, 2016

28. Reasonable downsize + model change?  

    By yeyo, February 24, 2016
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    • Pobrause
    • April 5, 2016

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

    By flyfastc, February 21, 2016
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    • johnmatrix
    • April 5, 2016

30. Horizontal trainers  

    By riggerrob, February 28, 2003
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    • councilman24
    • April 1, 2016

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

    By gowlerk, March 12, 2016
    • 92 replies
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    • DBCOOPER
    • March 30, 2016

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

    By vintxrgr, March 23, 2016
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    • radical_flyer
    • March 24, 2016

33. Ruroc Helmets  

    By airbornninja, December 10, 2011
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    • cdnpilot
    • March 22, 2016

34. Is there a source for accident statistics?  

    By AKcharger, February 25, 2016
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    • riggerrob
    • March 18, 2016

35. insurance puzzle UK - AFF training  

    By flyingwallop, March 7, 2016
    • 10 replies
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    • yoink
    • March 12, 2016

36. Safe break-offs  

    By GLIDEANGLE, March 11, 2016
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    • GLIDEANGLE
    • March 11, 2016

37. Jumpsuit Advice: AFF Student  

    By LifeIsTooShort, January 30, 2016
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    • LifeIsTooShort
    • March 3, 2016

38. Really BAD spot...  

    By skydiverek, February 3, 2016
    • 17 replies
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    • JohnMitchell
    • February 23, 2016

39. FREE First Aid course specific to skydiving/PG - Feb 28, 2016; Newburyport, MA   1 2

    By DrDom, January 15, 2016
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    • DrDom
    • February 9, 2016

40. herniated discs in neck/lower back  

    By Spooky26x, December 21, 2011
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    • riggerrob
    • February 4, 2016

41. First Cutaway with only a little over 100 jumps   1 2

    By Nicknero1405, January 11, 2016
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    • 377
    • January 25, 2016

42. Basic training  

    By Vebbyson, September 24, 2015
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    • DrDom
    • January 22, 2016

43. My first cutaway   1 2

    By shancat1, December 19, 2015
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    • JohnMitchell
    • January 9, 2016

44. Severe Linetwists (not diving yet). Cut or not?  

    By SkyHopperZH, November 10, 2015
    • 14 replies
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    • jumpsalot-2
    • December 16, 2015

45. Problem night skydive   1 2 3 4

    By liloz, October 28, 2015
    • 89 replies
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    • kallend
    • December 9, 2015

46. Ways to shorten your glide on final?   1 2

    By antieverything, July 9, 2015
    • 45 replies
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    • SmithK
    • December 7, 2015

47. How often do you Inspect/clean/lube your cut-away cable and exercise your 3-rings?  

    By ufk22, October 16, 2015
    • 19 replies
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    • tikl68
    • December 4, 2015

48. A plea for help - landing   1 2

    By scaredy_kat, August 24, 2015
    • 30 replies
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    • MichelleC
    • November 21, 2015

49. Cloud Rules  

    By Yung_Seezy, July 30, 2015
    • 18 replies
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    • JohnMitchell
    • November 16, 2015

50. What if you cannot see your canopy? Loose harness restricts moving head   1 2

    By AtrusBatleth, September 23, 2015
    • 31 replies
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    • JohnMitchell
    • November 13, 2015

51. Halloween party picture. Trailing hazards.  

    By obelixtim, November 7, 2015
    • 16 replies
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    • billvon
    • November 10, 2015

52. Where to find aircraft spotting in SIM  

    By albatross2, November 2, 2015
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    • airdvr
    • November 8, 2015

53. All roads have wires  

    By DBCOOPER, October 14, 2015
    • 23 replies
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    • CHunter
    • November 2, 2015

54. Canopy GPS / Tracking  

    By kyleh762, July 17, 2011
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    • 377
    • October 28, 2015

55. Static Line/IAD Training DZ's  

    By WMO, October 3, 2015
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    • justme12001
    • October 20, 2015

56. AAD fire in a descending aircraft   1 2

    By baronn, June 25, 2015
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    • JohnMitchell
    • October 20, 2015

57. Clip not secured  

    By mxr73, October 18, 2015
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    • mxr73
    • October 19, 2015

58. Knowing your Landing area...  

    By jtiflyer, October 16, 2015
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    • pchapman
    • October 17, 2015

59. POV cameras and Jump number.   1 2 3 4 20

    By JWest, October 13, 2014
    • 483 replies
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    • billvon
    • October 11, 2015

60. Seat Belts   1 2

    By Hooknswoop, June 22, 2015
    • 44 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • October 3, 2015

61. Safety Day?  

    By coreyangel, September 2, 2015
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    • coreyangel
    • September 21, 2015

62. Analysis of Scuba Fatality - Familiar Themes to Skydivers   1 2

    By NWFlyer, August 21, 2015
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    • thevasc21
    • September 17, 2015

63. Sharing airspace with aircraft (landings)  

    By dthames, September 10, 2015
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    • riggerrob
    • September 15, 2015

64. AFP or AFF  

    By Wonka13, September 15, 2015
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    • Wonka13
    • September 15, 2015

65. Hard opening and your groin   1 2

    By LionsGrip, May 14, 2015
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    • that_guy
    • September 4, 2015

66. Different countries, different dropzones, different rules.  

    By Nicknero1405, August 22, 2015
    • 6 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • August 29, 2015

67. BREAK the chain... the making of a non-incident.  

    By fcajump, August 25, 2015
    • 9 replies
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    • billvon
    • August 26, 2015

68. Canopy Collisions as a Percentage Fatalities Over Time  

    By base698, May 10, 2015
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    • kkeenan
    • August 23, 2015

69. Does your DZ require seatbelt use?   1 2

    By fcajump, April 2, 2015
    • 40 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • August 17, 2015

70. How to pack parachutes pain-free  

    By GixxxerKim, August 14, 2015
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    • DSE
    • August 17, 2015

71. Hop and Pop issues   1 2

    By johnbamburg, July 14, 2015
    • 34 replies
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    • JohnMitchell
    • August 12, 2015

72. Loads and student jumps  

    By Vebbyson, August 4, 2015
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    • Baksteen
    • August 10, 2015

73. Step Through Cutaway   1 2

    By EOCS, August 3, 2015
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    • JohnMitchell
    • August 5, 2015

74. How to stay injury free: Ankles  

    By GixxxerKim, July 4, 2015
    • 14 replies
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    • JohnMitchell
    • August 4, 2015

75. Statistics on malfunctions  

    By FatTangerine, May 30, 2015
    • 15 replies
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    • Remster
    • July 26, 2015

76. Canopy drills-returning from injury.  

    By TracyS, May 23, 2015
    • 4 replies
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    • sheenMatthews
    • July 13, 2015

77. Video camera limits and experience (and new tech)   1 2 3 4

    By tkhayes, July 6, 2015
    • 83 replies
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    • DSE
    • July 10, 2015

78. S-turns on final   1 2 3

    By Steel808, June 3, 2015
    • 67 replies
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    • yoink
    • July 9, 2015

79. AFF Student, Spinning problems  

    By Nicknero1405, June 16, 2015
    • 8 replies
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    • sheenMatthews
    • July 9, 2015

80. Hard opening after tracking jump  

    By flyboy6554, June 28, 2015
    • 18 replies
    • 6,462 views
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    • stayhigh
    • July 8, 2015

81. Skydiving with ear problems?  

    By bewghero, May 24, 2015
    • 9 replies
    • 8,293 views
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    • dorbie
    • July 4, 2015

82. After AFF?   1 2

    By coolin, June 29, 2015
    • 30 replies
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    • Nicknero1405
    • July 3, 2015

83. Water training  

    By skydivex3m, May 27, 2015
    • 6 replies
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    • sheenMatthews
    • July 1, 2015

84. How To Get Out Of Pain  

    By GixxxerKim, May 22, 2015
    • 15 replies
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    • DrDom
    • June 25, 2015

85. Canopy transfer   1 2

    By format, June 3, 2015
    • 47 replies
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    • ChrisHoward
    • June 23, 2015

86. Why you check your pilot chute before you exit  

    By GAjumper84, May 2, 2015
    • 15 replies
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    • cptchaos
    • June 12, 2015

87. Cues for PROP in Prop Up Down Arch?  

    By NiCe85, June 9, 2015
    • 1 reply
    • 2,390 views
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    • JohnMitchell
    • June 12, 2015

88. Altitude awareness from deployment to inflation (or malfunction).  

    By sammielu, May 31, 2015
    • 8 replies
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    • JohnMitchell
    • June 5, 2015

89. What no pin check?   1 2 3 4

    By Slink2, June 28, 2002
    • 76 replies
    • 12,144 views
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    • stayhigh
    • May 31, 2015

90. Keeping track of time   1 2

    By JohnMitchell, May 15, 2015
    • 44 replies
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    • skybill
    • May 19, 2015

91. Landing a 'DownPlane' conf.   1 2

    By format, February 4, 2013
    • 36 replies
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    • format
    • May 12, 2015

92. Student AFFI GoPro entanglement  

    By dorbie, May 8, 2015
    • 13 replies
    • 6,530 views
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    • Baksteen
    • May 12, 2015

93. Can a high hard deck increase risks?   1 2

    By daffes, March 13, 2015
    • 42 replies
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    • BIGUN
    • May 8, 2015

94. New Camera flyers  

    By Douggarr, May 7, 2015
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    • 2,677 views
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    • tred
    • May 7, 2015

95. Things to think about when doing Helicopter jump...  

    By shorehambeach, April 9, 2015
    • 21 replies
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    • RMK
    • May 5, 2015

96. Seat belts on jump planes   1 2 3

    By PixieUK, December 10, 2014
    • 72 replies
    • 18,903 views
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    • dorbie
    • April 30, 2015

97. Three fatal accidents in a week   1 2 3 4 5

    By kallend, March 8, 2011
    • 124 replies
    • 25,600 views
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    • fcajump
    • April 22, 2015

98. Reading about safety....  

    By Douggarr, April 20, 2015
    • 1 reply
    • 2,525 views
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    • kallend
    • April 21, 2015

99. Overweight, Elderly, Uncurrent Skydiver   1 2 3

    By skydived19006, April 7, 2015
    • 69 replies
    • 13,566 views
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    • kallend
    • April 20, 2015

100. Jump Pilot Training Course   1 2 3 4

     By grimmie, April 21, 2008
     • 87 replies
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     • diverdriver
     • April 13, 2015