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1. How to track 90 degree off jump run line?   1 2

   By deaffreeflyer, November 15, 2002
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   • billvon
   • November 18, 2002

2. Spinning Mal, when to chop  

   By quatorze, November 16, 2002
   • 14 replies
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   • Ron
   • November 18, 2002

3. skydiving fatalities page  

   By Hallur, November 12, 2002
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   • cpoxon
   • November 18, 2002

4. If you R a RW please enter here  

   By RSG, November 11, 2002
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   • RSG
   • November 18, 2002

5. Sweet  

   By CanuckInUSA, November 16, 2002
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   • drenaline
   • November 16, 2002

6. benefit of a static line?   1 2

   By WhiskeyCartoon, August 2, 2002
   • 39 replies
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   • cgross
   • November 16, 2002

7. Making it back from a long spot  

   By narcimund, October 14, 2002
   • 22 replies
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   • garywainwright
   • November 16, 2002

8. Packer malfunction rate  

   By AggieDave, November 14, 2002
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   • gale
   • November 16, 2002

9. training vid  

   By skyboyblue, November 15, 2002
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   • skyboyblue
   • November 15, 2002

10. How to do a door dive?  

    By gale, July 14, 2002
    • 18 replies
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    • fred
    • November 15, 2002

11. Second selfdeployment  

    By jaaska, October 22, 2002
    • 17 replies
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    • fred
    • November 15, 2002

12. Which AAD is in your DZ Rigs - Version 2   1 2

    By pds, November 11, 2002
    • 35 replies
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    • ernokaikkonen
    • November 14, 2002

13. The anatomy of going low  

    By Auryn, November 11, 2002
    • 9 replies
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    • Staso
    • November 13, 2002

14. Very Scary Moment for Me >> Tips!!  

    By TB99, November 12, 2002
    • 15 replies
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    • TB99
    • November 13, 2002

15. length of AFF  

    By swoopdog, November 13, 2002
    • 6 replies
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    • Squeak
    • November 13, 2002

16. Marathon Keys boogie UNSAFE LANDINGS  

    By KillerKimmy, November 12, 2002
    • 6 replies
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    • quade
    • November 13, 2002

17. Hook Knife? <- (Rookie)  

    By Ruffles, November 10, 2002
    • 12 replies
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    • pchapman
    • November 12, 2002

18. TEAM EXTREME canopy flight training DATES  

    By TeamExtreme, November 12, 2002
    • 1 reply
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    • bobsoutar
    • November 12, 2002

19. When should AFF instructor turn away from student  

    By pds, November 11, 2002
    • 22 replies
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    • pds
    • November 12, 2002

20. Next SoCal coach Course ???  

    By ffcmerino, November 12, 2002
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    • ffcmerino
    • November 12, 2002

21. I can't land.   1 2

    By gale, October 7, 2002
    • 49 replies
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    • TeamExtreme
    • November 12, 2002

22. Where to find stats on aad fires and fails  

    By pds, November 11, 2002
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    • slotperfect
    • November 11, 2002

23. Chest strap question   1 2

    By Push, October 26, 2002
    • 36 replies
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    • pop
    • November 11, 2002

24. 2003 SIM  

    By JYorkster, November 5, 2002
    • 19 replies
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    • tombuch
    • November 11, 2002

25. Altitude Awareness  

    By pop, November 11, 2002
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    • pop
    • November 11, 2002

26. Help!  

    By waster, November 9, 2002
    • 14 replies
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    • bobsoutar
    • November 11, 2002

27. Altitude awareness  

    By freeflir29, November 4, 2002
    • 10 replies
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    • Ducky
    • November 11, 2002

28. Where to put a Hook knife  

    By r2hubert, October 31, 2002
    • 21 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • November 9, 2002

29. Sentinel AAD's  

    By tombuch, November 7, 2002
    • 4 replies
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    • ltdiver
    • November 9, 2002

30. what is the average length of aff level 1 training?  

    By fastmartin2002, November 7, 2002
    • 4 replies
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    • lawrocket
    • November 9, 2002

31. Flying after SCUBA diving - NEW RULES -  

    By drenaline, November 7, 2002
    • 12 replies
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    • drenaline
    • November 8, 2002

32. Brake line tied in knot  

    By Derekbox, November 5, 2002
    • 13 replies
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    • billvon
    • November 8, 2002

33. Any suggestions for my first solo  

    By lawrocket, November 4, 2002
    • 20 replies
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • November 7, 2002

34. 3rd solo = 1st reserve ride. need feedback  

    By pds, October 21, 2002
    • 15 replies
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    • masher
    • November 7, 2002

35. Student Learning Experience  

    By Luna, October 29, 2002
    • 13 replies
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    • masher
    • November 7, 2002

36. Is my Dytter set too high?  

    By lummy, November 4, 2002
    • 20 replies
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    • billvon
    • November 6, 2002

37. How many Hop n Pops?   1 2

    By Ducky, October 9, 2002
    • 46 replies
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    • dterrick
    • November 6, 2002

38. Talk About DZ & Training Has Gotten Me Big Trouble!  

    By Airhead, November 4, 2002
    • 8 replies
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    • rgoper
    • November 5, 2002

39. sunday cutaway  

    By Staso, November 4, 2002
    • 14 replies
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    • bobsoutar
    • November 5, 2002

40. aff 7  

    By Squeak, November 3, 2002
    • 3 replies
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    • Squeak
    • November 5, 2002

41. Coach Course?  

    By BikerBabe, November 3, 2002
    • 8 replies
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    • ematteo
    • November 4, 2002

42. Premature Openings  

    By tombuch, November 1, 2002
    • 2 replies
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    • Spy38W
    • November 4, 2002

43. First mal/reserve ride   1 2

    By Mindcake, October 8, 2002
    • 33 replies
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    • frankd2689
    • November 1, 2002

44. Corrective measures if premature deployment at door...  

    By Chivo, October 29, 2002
    • 20 replies
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    • Craig
    • October 30, 2002

45. What to do in a canopy collision?   1 2

    By Lolie, October 14, 2002
    • 27 replies
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    • Cornholio
    • October 30, 2002

46. LA Stunt Accident??  

    By 4waynut, October 30, 2002
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    • 4waynut
    • October 30, 2002

47. Eye problems?  

    By Brisco, October 25, 2002
    • 24 replies
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    • jraf
    • October 29, 2002

48. Closing Loop Wear  

    By howardwhite, October 26, 2002
    • 21 replies
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    • quade
    • October 29, 2002

49. Ground rush  

    By jraf, October 21, 2002
    • 17 replies
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    • jraf
    • October 29, 2002

50. Gear Checks   1 2

    By BlindBrick, October 21, 2002
    • 39 replies
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    • Spy38W
    • October 29, 2002

51. Jump Pilot training/ratings. Read post below FIRST.   1 2

    By diverdriver, October 16, 2002
    • 48 replies
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    • tspillers
    • October 28, 2002

52. terminal & sub-terminal??   1 2

    By Squeak, October 17, 2002
    • 49 replies
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    • tspillers
    • October 28, 2002

53. Taking AFP to Different DZ TOMORROW! HELP!  

    By Airhead, October 25, 2002
    • 9 replies
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    • Skyrose7
    • October 28, 2002

54. Tunnel camp or skills camp?  

    By Jessica, October 27, 2002
    • 2 replies
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    • weid14
    • October 28, 2002

55. Rumors of Alaska  

    By Void425, October 26, 2002
    • 2 replies
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    • steve1
    • October 27, 2002

56. Which to do first Wind Tunnel or AFF ?  

    By Void425, October 21, 2002
    • 15 replies
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    • sillyolethang
    • October 26, 2002

57. Finish your flare!  

    By weid14, October 22, 2002
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    • skycat
    • October 25, 2002

58. flight characteristics  

    By geekstatus, October 24, 2002
    • 2 replies
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    • nicknitro71
    • October 24, 2002

59. AFF 6/7 - Info & Help?!?  

    By Airhead, October 8, 2002
    • 23 replies
    • 3,728 views
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    • Luminous
    • October 24, 2002

60. Birdman Wingsuit Flying Instruction  

    By sillyolethang, August 20, 2002
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    • ernokaikkonen
    • October 24, 2002

61. training what else do i need  

    By cgross, October 20, 2002
    • 3 replies
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    • Airhead
    • October 22, 2002

62. reserve-pop in the door  

    By AiRpollUtiOn, October 14, 2002
    • 19 replies
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    • nacmacfeegle
    • October 22, 2002

63. student injury  

    By weatherman1977, October 19, 2002
    • 12 replies
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    • gale
    • October 21, 2002

64. jump number 4001 was too exciting  

    By riggerrob, October 21, 2002
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    • dterrick
    • October 21, 2002

65. Licensing system in US  

    By lauril, October 16, 2002
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    • howardwhite
    • October 21, 2002

66. Almost 1st chop-chop  

    By AiRpollUtiOn, October 15, 2002
    • 4 replies
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    • koala
    • October 21, 2002

67. HELP We have a MAINIAC  

    By RSG, October 20, 2002
    • 9 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • October 21, 2002

68. First Line Over  

    By Cacophony, October 16, 2002
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    • Bowie
    • October 21, 2002

69. YEEEEAHAAA:O)  

    By Squeak, October 19, 2002
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    • Squeak
    • October 21, 2002

70. Bay Area Skydiving  

    By taz9420, October 18, 2002
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    • Chief
    • October 21, 2002

71. CAN You Change DZs While In the Process of Training To Get Your A-License?  

    By Airhead, October 16, 2002
    • 17 replies
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    • FliegendeWolf
    • October 20, 2002

72. What would you recommend as a first jump, based on the statistics that most will only make one jump - Static Line, Tandem or AFF?   1 2

    By LizCarnes, October 15, 2002
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    • Beachbum
    • October 19, 2002

73. RSL or No RSL, that is the question....   1 2

    By Ruffles, September 27, 2002
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    • Vman
    • October 18, 2002

74. Target Fixation  

    By skymama, October 15, 2002
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    • DTOXX
    • October 18, 2002

75. St00dent Question  

    By QuickDraw, October 8, 2002
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    • QuickDraw
    • October 16, 2002

76. Strangled on opening  

    By riddler, September 30, 2002
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    • riddler
    • October 15, 2002

77. will he kill himself??   1 2 3

    By flyhy, September 19, 2002
    • 57 replies
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    • Iflyme
    • October 15, 2002

78. In-put for Jumpers In Training: Did You Jump&How Did It Go?  

    By Airhead, September 29, 2002
    • 5 replies
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    • richcomm
    • October 14, 2002

79. downsizing  

    By geekstatus, October 8, 2002
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    • JJohnson
    • October 14, 2002

80. RIG PARTS  

    By Parrot, October 11, 2002
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    • tombuch
    • October 13, 2002

81. Your mess up's on video....  

    By f1freak, September 28, 2002
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    • f1freak
    • October 11, 2002

82. Has anyone seen this before   1 2

    By Buzz120, September 26, 2002
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    • riggerrob
    • October 11, 2002

83. My FIRST Reserve ride, BEER!!!!!!!!  

    By Ducky, October 7, 2002
    • 15 replies
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    • billvon
    • October 9, 2002

84. is there anything i should look for/do when jumping a new container and main?  

    By Newbie, October 4, 2002
    • 7 replies
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    • billvon
    • October 7, 2002

85. Who would chop with only a broken steering line?   1 2

    By riddler, October 2, 2002
    • 36 replies
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    • skyedivr
    • October 7, 2002

86. Jumper flies into power lines  

    By Craig, October 6, 2002
    • 4 replies
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    • quade
    • October 6, 2002

87. Weird-ass malfunction  

    By Macaulay, October 2, 2002
    • 4 replies
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    • SkyMissy
    • October 4, 2002

88. Should have chopped it  

    By airdrew20012001, September 30, 2002
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    • airdrew20012001
    • October 2, 2002

89. Line twists  

    By Kinaa, September 30, 2002
    • 2 replies
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    • parachutist
    • October 2, 2002

90. Question regarding downsizing   1 2 3

    By Michele, September 23, 2002
    • 53 replies
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    • bobsoutar
    • October 2, 2002

91. High alt jumps  

    By Phil, September 30, 2002
    • 6 replies
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    • Phil
    • October 2, 2002

92. Cutaway  

    By Luna, September 23, 2002
    • 11 replies
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    • Macaulay
    • October 2, 2002

93. smack down  

    By bbarnhouse, September 28, 2002
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    • bbarnhouse
    • October 1, 2002

94. Parachute mechanics  

    By dropdeded, September 28, 2002
    • 5 replies
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    • rendezvous
    • September 30, 2002

95. Lineover malfunction fixed during flight   1 2

    By petur, September 10, 2002
    • 31 replies
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    • themaninblack
    • September 30, 2002

96. A lesson relearned  

    By Designer, September 29, 2002
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    • Designer
    • September 29, 2002

97. Can a Person Jump With (set but) Broken Bone?  

    By Airhead, September 20, 2002
    • 21 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • September 26, 2002

98. I'm nervous as hell!  

    By NicoNYC, September 13, 2002
    • 23 replies
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    • Chief
    • September 25, 2002

99. Sub-terminal openings & ellipticals  

    By CanEHdian, September 17, 2002
    • 10 replies
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    • CanEHdian
    • September 25, 2002

100. What would you do if…………………   1 2

     By Hooknswoop, September 24, 2002
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     • PhillyKev
     • September 24, 2002