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1. How not to be the "problem student?" in AFF   1 2

   By Namowal, August 2, 2011
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   • Namowal
   • September 27, 2011

2. Parachute Malfunctions  

   By derckert, January 18, 2017
   • 5 replies
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   • riggerrob
   • January 23, 2017

3. Re: [Liemberg] Gus Wing Hit By Otter At Deland   1 2

   By -Barry-, April 25, 2005
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   • Cloudi
   • April 27, 2005

4. Canopy Swooping - Sport or Stupidity?   1 2 3 4

   By paulledden, February 24, 2005
   • 83 replies
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   • livenletfly
   • March 12, 2005

5. How to operate (and not operate) a Skyvan door  

   By billvon, January 14, 2012
   • 19 replies
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   • popsjumper
   • January 17, 2012

6. Skydiving with ear problems?  

   By bewghero, May 24, 2015
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   • dorbie
   • July 4, 2015

7. What to focus on after AFF?   1 2

   By FallingRGR, December 17, 2012
   • 30 replies
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   • Divalent
   • December 25, 2012

8. Otter door open on takeoff   1 2 3

   By likearock, August 20, 2006
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   • JohanW
   • September 14, 2006

9. S&TA requirements   1 2

   By leapdog, April 13, 2006
   • 27 replies
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   • SethInMI
   • April 14, 2006

10. Seat-belt usage?   1 2 3

    By divnswoop, July 24, 2006
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    • GreenLight
    • August 28, 2006

11. When someone is a complete "dick" about advice.   1 2 3

    By labrys, October 10, 2009
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    • skyjumpenfool
    • November 23, 2009

12. guidelines for landings in wrong places  

    By alopatenko, November 23, 2017
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    • dthames
    • November 27, 2017

13. Video - Cutaway followed by hard landing   1 2

    By Quagmirian, March 7, 2013
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    • virgin-burner
    • March 31, 2013

14. "proper" way to fix a PC in tow?   1 2

    By emmiwy, February 28, 2010
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    • AFFI
    • April 9, 2010

15. Amending the pull priority list  

    By petetheladd, June 16, 2004
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    • petetheladd
    • June 18, 2004

16. New guy here... How dangerous is this stuff?   1 2 3

    By TrickyMike, October 24, 2012
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    • TrickyMike
    • November 5, 2012

17. 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

18. Lack of responsible leadership is killing skydivers   1 2 3 4 5

    By Trae, January 4, 2006
    • 115 replies
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    • Liemberg
    • January 17, 2006

19. Should I of cutaway?   1 2

    By aidanjames1, March 8, 2014
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    • Andy9o8
    • March 11, 2014

20. Unusual Incident: Blinded by Condensation   1 2

    By AviationTD, April 6, 2013
    • 26 replies
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    • billvon
    • April 30, 2013

21. Small Canopies   1 2

    By Marisan, December 27, 2007
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    • virgin-burner
    • December 5, 2011

22. Low pull   1 2

    By Burrc, August 8, 2009
    • 43 replies
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    • mdrejhon
    • October 2, 2009

23. AFF vs S/L?   1 2 3 4

    By wildfan75, July 20, 2006
    • 81 replies
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    • kelpdiver
    • August 1, 2006

24. Simplified Emergency Procedures   1 2

    By UnusualAttitude, April 17, 2007
    • 26 replies
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    • faulknerwn
    • April 21, 2007

25. Broken ankle on a bad landing. Need reading materials in down time.  

    By Kipu, January 28, 2012
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    • shropshire
    • April 22, 2012

26. Can someone explain this to me? Ed Scott's message in Parachutist  

    By jinlee, July 25, 2012
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    • kallend
    • August 2, 2012

27. Fast spins (in freefall) after cutting away  

    By morris, May 30, 2018
    • 18 replies
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    • rjklein4470
    • October 23, 2018

28. Smoking in the packing area?   1 2 3

    By hackish, July 24, 2007
    • 56 replies
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    • DeNReN
    • October 24, 2007

29. Static line exit - how to improve?  

    By DarekKay, April 16, 2012
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    • CornishChris
    • April 20, 2012

30. Post accident First Aid/CPR/AED   1 2

    By JerseyShawn, December 28, 2011
    • 34 replies
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    • DrDom
    • November 1, 2013

31. gear checks   1 2 3 4

    By happythoughts, April 30, 2010
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    • bluetwo
    • July 11, 2010

32. jumping thru clouds?  

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

33. AFF loops and flips- noob question   1 2

    By Namowal, October 25, 2011
    • 27 replies
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    • excaza
    • June 24, 2012

34. Updated Downsizing Recommendations   1 2 3

    By BrianSGermain, January 30, 2006
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    • brits17
    • February 13, 2006

35. Wingloadings   1 2

    By R00tj00se, November 28, 2002
    • 33 replies
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    • Zlew
    • December 8, 2002

36. Big-ways from PAC XL750   1 2

    By ph8068, June 22, 2004
    • 41 replies
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    • ltdiver
    • July 20, 2004

37. SKYDIVERS LIFE INSURANCE  

    By javip82, May 24, 2006
    • 22 replies
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    • georgerussia
    • June 7, 2006

38. Should people be banned for doing hookturns in certain places?   1 2 3 4

    By CrazyL, October 1, 2008
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    • chrismgtis
    • October 10, 2008

39. Landable malfunction?   1 2 3

    By aix2011, March 4, 2011
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    • mx19
    • March 9, 2011

40. Getting Big to get back from a long spot????   1 2 3 4

    By azureriders, June 23, 2010
    • 79 replies
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    • rehmwa
    • July 2, 2010

41. Just completed AFF. Are the bruises normal?  

    By NM767, December 6, 2009
    • 21 replies
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    • MarkM
    • December 23, 2009

42. PC in tow ? mal, from the incident thread.   1 2

    By NelKel, January 6, 2006
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    • billvon
    • May 22, 2006

43. Hard Deck vs. Minimum Cutaway Altitude  

    By Reginald, April 15, 2005
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    • livenletfly
    • April 21, 2005

44. Landing/hook turn fatalities   1 2 3 4

    By mjosparky, February 17, 2005
    • 79 replies
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    • kallend
    • February 24, 2005

45. Reserve Wingloading?   1 2

    By Sebazz1, January 29, 2002
    • 33 replies
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    • beintema
    • February 5, 2002

46. Easiest Stability Exits   1 2

    By sunflower92, August 27, 2018
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    • sunflower92
    • September 4, 2018

47. Hawaii Maui DZ  

    By Kirils, March 8, 2002
    • 12 replies
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    • gravitysurf808
    • March 14, 2002

48. First Rig Safety   1 2

    By OXN, August 1, 2016
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    • jbrasher
    • August 10, 2016

49. Emergency procedure for PC in TOW   1 2

    By rjf98, August 4, 2003
    • 29 replies
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    • Orange1
    • April 8, 2006

50. benefit of a static line?   1 2

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

51. 150 sqare foot canopy   1 2

    By Squeak, November 18, 2002
    • 25 replies
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    • skymick
    • November 20, 2002

52. Quiting SKYDIVING  

    By RSG, March 24, 2003
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    • RSG
    • April 18, 2003

53. What happens when the season ends?   1 2

    By Cari, September 1, 2008
    • 32 replies
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    • mrbiceps
    • October 1, 2008

54. AFF 1 - How to calm nerves?   1 2

    By kirrz, November 5, 2005
    • 34 replies
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    • nicknitro71
    • November 15, 2005

55. Convincing the Family   1 2

    By fallonflyer, May 23, 2001
    • 28 replies
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    • Rhonda66
    • June 25, 2001

56. GPS under canopy   1 2

    By nigel99, December 16, 2011
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    • bqmassey
    • December 23, 2011

57. USPA Disciplinary Actions   1 2 3

    By sducoach, March 29, 2004
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    • lug
    • April 7, 2004

58. Has everyone here had a cutaway?   1 2 3 4 5

    By hooked, February 19, 2002
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    • Brokeneagle
    • March 18, 2003

59. What do you do??   1 2

    By -ftp-, September 16, 2011
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    • mjosparky
    • September 22, 2011

60. new way to close the pin on vortex....?  

    By spiky75, March 10, 2014
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    • spiky75
    • March 13, 2014

61. Surprise Zero G   1 2

    By CMiller, September 4, 2008
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    • erdnarob
    • December 14, 2008

62. Requirements to jump next to a tandem?  

    By lookoutbelow, October 2, 2012
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    • lookoutbelow
    • October 5, 2012

63. Brake line busted: best response?   1 2 3

    By WingFlyer, July 13, 2007
    • 71 replies
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    • CanuckInUSA
    • July 23, 2007

64. Audible's for new jumpers   1 2

    By NeonLights, November 4, 2012
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    • GalFisk
    • November 14, 2012

65. Maximum Weight  

    By QuickDraw, January 13, 2002
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    • ElZorro
    • April 23, 2013

66. Safety considerations for costume jump (full Tuxedo)  

    By JP_1337, March 2, 2017
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    • erdnarob
    • March 8, 2017

67. Flaaaaring   1 2

    By antibac, August 22, 2011
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    • antibac
    • August 27, 2011

68. Kill - Line Pilot Chute Rethink   1 2

    By Poczynek, March 1, 2003
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    • Hooknswoop
    • March 5, 2003

69. Did I make the right decision not to cut away?   1 2 3 4

    By midlifecrisis, November 10, 2009
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    • Ron
    • November 20, 2009

70. Cameras   1 2

    By lex5150, May 1, 2013
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    • Pulse
    • May 15, 2013

71. Mr Bill and Canopy size.   1 2

    By r2hubert, January 15, 2003
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    • virgin-burner
    • October 9, 2009

72. Unskilled and Unaware of It: How Difficulties in Recognizing One's Own Incompetence Lead to Inflated Self-Assessments   1 2

    By petetheladd, June 18, 2004
    • 40 replies
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    • Ruffles
    • July 9, 2004

73. What do you say when people use 45 degree rule or try to get others to use it?   1 2 3 4

    By strop45, August 17, 2009
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    • denete
    • August 28, 2009

74. No reserve ride?   1 2 3

    By format, August 9, 2008
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    • justintime1983
    • September 12, 2008

75. tips on front flips and back flips  

    By joelivewire, September 9, 2009
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    • llloyd
    • September 18, 2009

76. Why are all closing pins not curved?   1 2

    By dgw, September 21, 2008
    • 29 replies
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    • mjosparky
    • October 1, 2008

77. Wingsuit "freefall" time?  

    By Tonto, June 9, 2004
    • 15 replies
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    • Tonto
    • June 16, 2004

78. how much skill is needed to deal with malfunctions?   1 2

    By danielmaxin, February 12, 2006
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    • ScratchTX
    • February 28, 2006

79. Minimum Jump Numbers for Instructor Ratings   1 2 3

    By listo, February 13, 2003
    • 68 replies
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    • rigging65
    • February 20, 2003

80. Tandem Main Incident   1 2

    By skydog, April 16, 2005
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    • JJohnson
    • April 28, 2005

81. Affordable training   1 2

    By 377, February 1, 2007
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    • 14000andfalling
    • March 6, 2007

82. USPA BOD Age Waivers   1 2 3

    By skydived19006, January 29, 2010
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    • mjosparky
    • March 6, 2010

83. Hop and Pops   1 2

    By robertmicp, September 27, 2004
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    • nate_1979
    • October 12, 2004

84. Dealing with scared parents   1 2

    By ph.nilsson, May 9, 2012
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    • overlytall
    • June 18, 2012

85. Packing error, twisted risers  

    By DvK, December 18, 2011
    • 19 replies
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    • Johnsisland
    • December 25, 2011

86. What I saw the wind do to people today   1 2

    By peek, April 3, 2010
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    • pms07
    • April 11, 2010

87. You're an S&TA at your dropzone; are you obligated to comment on safety at another dropzone?   1 2

    By DSE, October 10, 2008
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    • yarak
    • October 22, 2008

88. How Often You Check Reserve Pin?   1 2 3

    By jrjny, February 22, 2011
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    • hookitt
    • March 3, 2011

89. Help save a life   1 2

    By TheDoctor2608, June 20, 2013
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    • TheDoctor2608
    • June 22, 2013

90. Jumping at altitude versus sea-level  

    By CanuckInUSA, December 11, 2002
    • 20 replies
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    • slotperfect
    • December 20, 2002

91. Get a gear check, dangit!   1 2

    By chuckakers, November 24, 2012
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    • fcajump
    • December 3, 2012

92. Wrapping a brake-line?  

    By Lazarus_762, September 9, 2012
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    • Lazarus_762
    • September 21, 2012

93. Sportbike rider/canopy pilot parallels   1 2 3

    By Hooknswoop, July 22, 2005
    • 63 replies
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    • Deuce
    • July 29, 2005

94. Offsetting ADD opening Altitudes WAS: Fatality - Cross Keys - 3/25/11   1 2 3 4

    By davelepka, March 26, 2011
    • 92 replies
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    • chuckakers
    • March 31, 2011

95. AAD or no AAD...that is the question   1 2 3 4

    By shah269, August 24, 2011
    • 94 replies
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    • bofh
    • October 5, 2011

96. Horseshoe Malfunction  

    By DZBone, July 6, 2001
    • 11 replies
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    • Schroeder
    • August 26, 2001

97. What size canopy to get the GF   1 2

    By MADPROPS, September 8, 2013
    • 38 replies
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    • primetime
    • September 14, 2013

98. Boston/Providence Skydive center in the news again  

    By mailin, May 7, 2004
    • 8 replies
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    • juanesky
    • May 10, 2004

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

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

100. Landed on my rear risers  

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