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6,253 topics in this forum

1. Excess Brake Lines  

   By IronMike, June 1, 2002
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   • weid14
   • June 6, 2002

2. Freefly tunnel camp  

   By prost, February 21, 2004
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   • Jib
   • February 21, 2004

3. 2 canopies & RSL (re PIA Dual-Square Report)  

   By matt1215, May 31, 2006
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   • darkwing
   • May 31, 2006

4. course in new zealand  

   By ReggieBaby, March 25, 2009
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   • humbled1
   • March 26, 2009

5. Packing Question  

   By assoutjohnnie, November 29, 2005
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   • FrogNog
   • November 29, 2005

6. convert to USPA license  

   By suuz83, October 12, 2012
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   • suuz83
   • October 12, 2012

7. Dislocated Shoulder  

   By gmac324, April 8, 2003
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   • billvon
   • April 8, 2003

8. artificial lens due to cataracta and skydiving  

   By Unutsch, October 30, 2003
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   • StevePhelps
   • November 1, 2003

9. Instructor/ coach rating  

   By popeyefireman, October 31, 2003
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   • slotperfect
   • November 1, 2003

10. Tandem Fatality in Ohio ????  

    By rangersergant, May 29, 2006
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    • slotperfect
    • May 29, 2006

11. Instructors Forum  

    By sangiro, May 20, 2004
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    • Tink1717
    • May 21, 2004

12. CYPRESS  

    By Slowfaller, April 19, 2001
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    • Slowfaller
    • April 19, 2001

13. Knowing your Landing area...  

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

14. photos for training students  

    By Helix, January 29, 2010
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    • Helix
    • January 29, 2010

15. Golden Knights training  

    By bloody_trauma, May 17, 2006
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    • Ron
    • May 19, 2006

16. Next AFF rating course in North CA?  

    By Phlip, March 24, 2003
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    • NoShitThereIWas
    • March 25, 2003

17. How to turn in High Lift Track?  

    By wxmechanic, January 24, 2010
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    • wxmechanic
    • January 24, 2010

18. Re: [The111] Fatality - Tampa Bay, FL - 20 Jan 2010  

    By robinheid, January 20, 2010
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    • robinheid
    • January 21, 2010

19. Need some feedback  

    By Guajiro, May 20, 2002
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    • drenaline
    • May 20, 2002

20. Avoiding canopy collision  

    By SpeedRacer, March 28, 2001
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    • Shark
    • March 29, 2001

21. please read "don't be that guy" in freefly  

    By airdrew20012001, May 20, 2002
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    • airdrew20012001
    • May 20, 2002

22. Cost of a Cypres  

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

23. I'm sure it's been said enough times, but PLF!  

    By schattenjaeger, October 21, 2003
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    • ChileRelleno
    • October 21, 2003

24. Safety Day  

    By awagnon, January 10, 2010
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    • davelepka
    • January 10, 2010

25. Merry Christmas everyone  

    By billvon, December 25, 2010
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    • Skyper
    • December 28, 2010

26. Welcome Back Casch!!!  

    By Daizey, May 9, 2004
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    • Casch
    • May 9, 2004

27. DZ locations  

    By Deanster, December 5, 2001
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    • jtval
    • December 5, 2001

28. Wind Tunnel  

    By sigsby, March 16, 2001
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    • Zennie
    • March 16, 2001

29. Gear Checks  

    By reyno_gr, April 30, 2006
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    • Mockingbird
    • May 6, 2006

30. Canopy Control Requirements  

    By SkySlut, March 15, 2001
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    • SkySlut
    • March 15, 2001

31. ckeck your toggles  

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

32. after aff  

    By mrbonz00, March 11, 2001
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    • miked10270
    • March 11, 2001

33. Gear Checks & Safety Day  

    By SpeedRacer, March 9, 2001
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    • grasshopper
    • March 9, 2001

34. Video your stupid stuff, then post on youtube  

    By skydived19006, April 11, 2008
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    • LloydDobbler
    • April 11, 2008

35. Training Question  

    By Wassituya, November 30, 2001
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    • Aviatrr
    • November 30, 2001

36. good video package for noobs and jumpers who want to improve the basics.  

    By Lazarus_762, August 25, 2012
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    • Lazarus_762
    • August 25, 2012

37. Cues for PROP in Prop Up Down Arch?  

    By NiCe85, June 9, 2015
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    • JohnMitchell
    • June 12, 2015

38. Double Mal -- Back to Earth Reserve Throw (VIDEO)  

    By jumpgod, February 18, 2005
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    • op5e
    • February 18, 2005

39. Thannks for All the good advice Guys....I did indeed learn to pack this weekend and I am now a Licensed SKYDIVER God help us all!!!  

    By hawkflight, September 6, 2004
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    • FrenchyDiver
    • September 7, 2004

40. Gear checks  

    By 3ringheathen, February 3, 2004
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    • FrogNog
    • February 3, 2004

41. Seeking contact info for Simon Wade  

    By stratostar, December 7, 2010
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    • stratostar
    • December 7, 2010

42. Too long reserve closing loop  

    By ribizligizi, December 20, 2009
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    • ribizligizi
    • December 20, 2009

43. Lycoming engines  

    By kallend, February 17, 2005
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    • pilotdave
    • February 17, 2005

44. Free Packing Seminar at Aerostore  

    By DBCOOPER, January 29, 2004
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    • sid
    • February 1, 2004

45. Reading about safety....  

    By Douggarr, April 20, 2015
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    • kallend
    • April 21, 2015

46. Self-regulation under fire by.....  

    By chuckakers, August 11, 2012
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    • sparkie
    • August 13, 2012

47. AFF2 repeat....much better than last time, thank you!  

    By Lazarus_762, August 11, 2012
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    • Lazarus_762
    • August 12, 2012

48. tandem reserve incident  

    By highspeeddirt, May 3, 2007
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    • DualHawk
    • May 3, 2007

49. Flat Turns are important  

    By TheAnvil, August 30, 2004
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    • FrogNog
    • August 30, 2004

50. number of requierd jumps  

    By iranianjumper, March 28, 2021
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    • Binary93
    • March 28, 2021

51. new to skydiving  

    By nabal, August 28, 2004
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    • crotalus01
    • August 30, 2004

52. becoming ground school instructor  

    By Kirils, November 3, 2001
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    • Kirils
    • November 5, 2001

53. How do I find USPA license #?  

    By freeflyfairy, August 28, 2004
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    • slotperfect
    • August 28, 2004

54. lineover  

    By phoenixlpr, April 23, 2007
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    • phoenixlpr
    • April 23, 2007

55. Looking for higher altitude canopy collision incident reports  

    By Oleg P, January 21, 2022
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    • chuckakers
    • January 21, 2022

56. Calling tandem handycamers!!!  

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

57. AFFCC prep video?  

    By livendive, April 22, 2004
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    • sducoach
    • April 23, 2004

58. Trying to contact Jerry Sobieski  

    By RichM, September 15, 2002
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    • RichM
    • September 19, 2002

59. skysurfing  

    By ojf1982, October 9, 2001
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    • fonz
    • October 10, 2001

60. Not an Incident but Lesson Learned  

    By pd190, February 3, 2003
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    • riddler
    • February 13, 2003

61. A Licence jumping with others  

    By adamhildreth, July 21, 2012
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    • Joellercoaster
    • July 22, 2012

62. Water Training in GA?  

    By Ducky, September 13, 2002
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    • Ducky
    • September 13, 2002

63. Currency for Cat. C  

    By tps7c, November 23, 2008
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    • Reginald
    • November 24, 2008

64. Newbie question  

    By 1969912, October 6, 2005
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    • 1969912
    • October 7, 2005

65. Pro Rating  

    By RTB, February 8, 2003
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    • wrightskyguy
    • February 8, 2003

66. Packing rating and Coaching  

    By Keithor, July 27, 2013
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    • Keithor
    • July 29, 2013

67. Thanks  

    By RichM, April 8, 2002
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    • Spy38W
    • April 10, 2002

68. OOPS'D! & Did a Half-Barrel in IAF!  

    By somethinelse, August 11, 2004
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    • somethinelse
    • August 12, 2004

69. some instructive VDO's...  

    By lazyfrog, September 15, 2003
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    • lazyfrog
    • September 16, 2003

70. mal -what happened?  

    By flyhy, April 6, 2004
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    • riddler
    • April 12, 2004

71. Safety Day Tips  

    By Otter, September 12, 2003
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    • Otter
    • September 14, 2003

72. Canopy size, best person to ask.  

    By Rdutch, January 30, 2003
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    • Tinystiletto
    • January 30, 2003

73. PD 101 Canopy flying course  

    By Sky_doggy, June 24, 2012
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    • DaVinciflies
    • June 24, 2012

74. What color canopy is best  

    By Babi, March 21, 2007
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    • Babi
    • March 22, 2007

75. tandem jump if you have shoulder problems  

    By azdiver, August 18, 2006
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    • fugozzie
    • August 18, 2006

76. unstable deployment  

    By waster, September 2, 2002
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    • aneblett
    • September 3, 2002

77. Another shoulder surgery question  

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

78. New Online Refresher Course: Free to Anyone  

    By GAskygirl, April 20, 2020
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    • nate_1979
    • April 21, 2020

79. Any recommendations for AFF courses in Adelaide area?  

    By AdamB, July 23, 2011
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    • AdamB
    • July 23, 2011

80. Training progression list?  

    By elfanie, January 8, 2004
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    • skyyhi
    • January 8, 2004

81. 1st solo and pack  

    By chutem, August 8, 2004
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    • mattjw916
    • August 9, 2004

82. FreeFly coach Rating  

    By paddyFrenchman, August 29, 2001
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    • Aviatrr
    • August 30, 2001

83. Wind tunnel before AFF course  

    By Olmed, July 21, 2011
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    • Olmed
    • July 21, 2011

84. splat  

    By deadoninpac, August 29, 2001
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    • PhillyKev
    • August 30, 2001

85. Analysis of landing incidents?  

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

86. BASE Championships Kuala Lumpur  

    By mccordia, August 28, 2001
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    • cobaltdan
    • August 29, 2001

87. Pilot chute entangled with bridle  

    By VOT, July 18, 2011
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    • JohnRich
    • July 18, 2011

88. Tandem certification  

    By Tink1717, January 22, 2003
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    • Tink1717
    • January 22, 2003

89. What next after AFF? USPA/ BPA/ ??  

    By jspratt, February 27, 2006
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    • Joellercoaster
    • March 8, 2006

90. Riding the bull kind of things...  

    By fudd, August 27, 2002
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    • ernokaikkonen
    • August 27, 2002

91. Death in Hollister  

    By Vlad, August 25, 2001
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    • chicagoskydiver
    • August 27, 2001

92. Article on Fear  

    By tdog, March 15, 2007
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    • JohnRich
    • March 15, 2007

93. Chest strap undone on purpose?  

    By xlh883, August 7, 2014
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    • normiss
    • August 7, 2014

94. Re: [inextremis] Fatality in stadium jump France  

    By Slyde, October 7, 2008
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    • inextremis
    • October 7, 2008

95. AFF 1 Out of the way baby!!!  

    By HardCorr, May 8, 2005
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    • chutem
    • May 8, 2005

96. what licenses is needed  

    By kingcloud14000, April 2, 2004
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    • bodypilot1
    • April 2, 2004

97. Check that spot  

    By wlie, August 26, 2002
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    • christoofar
    • August 26, 2002

98. AFF DONE!!!  

    By billyz222, July 22, 2014
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    • GooniesKid
    • July 22, 2014

99. Tunnel training and Cat. C  

    By Shark, December 29, 2003
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    • Casurf1978
    • December 29, 2003

100. Injury video  

     By andygrom, January 14, 2003
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     • Kinaa
     • January 14, 2003