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1. thought you may enjoy this one-ITS A UFO!!!  

   By paraSD, October 21, 2010
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   • BillyVance
   • October 21, 2010

2. Canopy for people after the backbone injury.  

   By skyporter, September 6, 2005
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   • jsaxton
   • September 7, 2005

3. Finally got my doc release.....  

   By guineapiggie101, April 2, 2011
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   • DocPop
   • April 5, 2011

4. Suit Manufacturers  

   By mudgeit, August 10, 2009
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   • aardvarkeater
   • August 18, 2009

5. double malfunction  

   By DA50, February 16, 2007
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   • virgin-burner
   • February 23, 2007

6. Cool Balloon Jump Video  

   By adventurechick, January 8, 2007
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   • Cashmanimal
   • January 9, 2007

7. Weight Restrictions  

   By adamwsmith6580, August 16, 2006
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   • kelpdiver
   • August 17, 2006

8. Is it worth trying AFF if I am sh!t at tunnel work?  

   By Loboloco, January 25, 2020
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   • neilmck
   • January 25, 2020

9. Oct Parachutist - Eagle (pg 25)  

   By CygnusX-1, October 13, 2009
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   • NealFitz
   • October 23, 2009

10. Looking For Some Tandem Pictures  

    By slotperfect, March 1, 2004
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    • slotperfect
    • June 8, 2007

11. Tunnel Time!?!?  

    By CantJumpYetSNG, August 13, 2003
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    • Muenkel
    • August 14, 2003

12. Terminal Mr. Bill????  

    By azureriders, October 19, 2005
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    • peckerhead
    • October 20, 2005

13. Why is the Roger Nelson thread locked??  

    By Fireflyer, June 12, 2003
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    • skymedic
    • June 12, 2003

14. 300-Way on TV  

    By skymiles, March 18, 2003
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    • ltdiver
    • March 19, 2003

15. Project XCF  

    By melushell, December 6, 2013
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    • mjosparky
    • January 5, 2014

16. tandem rating good for any dropzone?  

    By poodlemaster, August 31, 2011
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    • normiss
    • September 1, 2011

17. FAA Changes Rule on Main Parachutes.  

    By 3331, June 11, 2010
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    • Andy9o8
    • June 12, 2010

18. Airport chemical swab  

    By tjm, January 15, 2010
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    • Gene03
    • January 19, 2010

19. 15-year-old needs tandem  

    By MarkBolton, April 15, 2007
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    • moto89
    • April 18, 2007

20. In need of a motivational boost  

    By skygirlboston, January 9, 2006
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    • LawnDart21
    • January 12, 2006

21. Canopy control DVD's  

    By AustinPerkins, March 31, 2011
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    • DSE
    • April 4, 2011

22. Purchasing canopy from classified sections of dropzone.com???  

    By TKATC, August 15, 2006
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    • freelyflyn71
    • August 16, 2006

23. World Team 2006?  

    By mjosparky, June 23, 2005
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    • bob.dino
    • June 25, 2005

24. why we don't have safety day in march at wv skydivers.  

    By sfzombie13, March 5, 2021
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    • piisfish
    • March 7, 2021

25. Does Anybody Know Darrin De Reus?  

    By slotperfect, January 25, 2005
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    • flaperon
    • June 4, 2013

26. another demo incident  

    By dragon2, November 16, 2012
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    • DanDanInc
    • November 19, 2012

27. Which freefall exit should I choose?  

    By clemsonbelle425, March 29, 2011
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • April 3, 2011

28. DZ in FL with a place to land a sea/float plane near by  

    By sinjin, January 3, 2016
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    • roostnureye
    • January 6, 2016

29. Hard Opening Hornet 150 gives 2 lumps in throat  

    By darrenspooner, August 13, 2003
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    • bclark
    • August 14, 2003

30. Tracking in Stand  

    By BobxMarley, May 7, 2015
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    • Remster
    • May 10, 2015

31. aircraft-fuel tax?  

    By ying, February 16, 2005
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    • Merkur
    • February 19, 2005

32. Spaceland Red Bull Wings Qualifier Pics  

    By flyboyshell, March 17, 2003
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    • flyhi
    • March 18, 2003

33. Jump Pilots  

    By diverdriver, August 27, 2012
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    • kallend
    • August 28, 2012

34. Drones  

    By ChaseFrench, October 14, 2016
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    • kallend
    • October 17, 2016

35. Mac Software  

    By Deisel, August 31, 2013
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    • DSE
    • August 31, 2013

36. Protrack software on a Mac  

    By jdunbar, September 22, 2008
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    • danielcroft
    • September 23, 2008

37. Canopy Downsizing  

    By ryan_d_sucks, July 28, 2007
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    • Bill_K
    • July 30, 2007

38. why skydive toledo needs a turbine?  

    By binkster, May 16, 2005
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    • RMURRAY
    • February 22, 2007

39. Pro-packing  

    By niro123456, November 16, 2006
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    • DougH
    • November 17, 2006

40. Student radios opinions-recommendations from your DZ  

    By goobersnuftda, September 21, 2008
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    • tkhayes
    • September 23, 2008

41. Tandem Progression ->A Liscense ->another tandem?  

    By pash, October 14, 2005
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    • pash
    • October 18, 2005

42. Canopy control classes  

    By Brian425, November 4, 2003
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    • CrazyIvan
    • November 7, 2003

43. Should I sell my car?  

    By BoostedXT, October 7, 2003
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    • ber
    • October 11, 2003

44. Tandem Students wearing the Hand Cam?  

    By catfishhunter, August 26, 2011
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    • birddog
    • August 31, 2011

45. Definition of these skydiving terms?  

    By autoset, April 14, 2007
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    • dorbie
    • April 16, 2007

46. Do you blog about skydiving?  

    By jeremy_o, March 26, 2009
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    • erikph
    • April 10, 2009

47. high altitude jumps  

    By falxori, February 9, 2004
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    • FIREFLYR
    • February 10, 2004

48. Lost desire to jump - safe to take a break?  

    By lnd906, October 7, 2016
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    • crapflinger2000
    • October 11, 2016

49. parachute size? help me out please  

    By sub1427, March 30, 2008
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    • hudsonderek
    • March 31, 2008

50. Aussie Jumpers!  

    By suz, August 11, 2003
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    • Squeak
    • August 13, 2003

51. Sparky breaks sound barrier  

    By djjazz, May 16, 2003
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    • djjazz
    • December 23, 2015

52. A Canopy Flight This Past Saturday  

    By champu, August 30, 2011
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    • Scrumpot
    • August 30, 2011

53. Looking for a dropzone in China!  

    By niro123456, August 14, 2009
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    • BMFin
    • August 14, 2009

54. Body weight, frame size and skydiving  

    By pterodactyl1986, September 2, 2017
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    • obelixtim
    • September 4, 2017

55. For those students struggling learning to skydive  

    By faulknerwn, October 13, 2010
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    • skyflower_bloom
    • October 18, 2010

56. AFF and Tandem  

    By DroptheMan04, May 17, 2006
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    • TrickyDicky
    • May 18, 2006

57. Failed to locate the ripcord and pull during my 2rd tandem. Is this an issue?  

    By David Wang, November 26, 2019
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    • David Wang
    • November 26, 2019

58. Swoopers and accuracy jumpers poll?  

    By mnealtx, June 2, 2007
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    • mnealtx
    • June 5, 2007

59. Packing  

    By ASullivan, December 15, 2004
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    • bob.dino
    • December 16, 2004

60. Recently out of the Navy  

    By DeMedeiros, May 31, 2012
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    • matthewcline
    • June 1, 2012

61. Skydiving stats. for an essay  

    By Skydiver40TN, November 6, 2003
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    • catfishhunter
    • November 6, 2003

62. Desperatly wanting too...  

    By friendofGod, April 5, 2006
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    • SWATcop
    • April 10, 2006

63. First timer help please!  

    By divenewb, May 26, 2012
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    • rss_v
    • May 31, 2012

64. Any News from Bob Sinclair??  

    By kenneth21441, May 18, 2009
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    • maxmadmax
    • August 29, 2011

65. news? Skydiving Company Coming To Hillsboro  

    By IanHarrop, February 25, 2008
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    • mnealtx
    • May 28, 2008

66. Sonic at the Ranch Pro Shop rocks!!  

    By Brian425, July 29, 2005
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • August 1, 2005

67. Help needed to make things clear  

    By LittleSkyWitch, August 12, 2003
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    • tictoc
    • August 12, 2003

68. seeking opinion on advice given  

    By mhcook, November 14, 2006
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    • mhcook
    • November 15, 2006

69. Free Fall Speed?  

    By idlewild70, September 13, 2004
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    • phil6086
    • September 14, 2004

70. panama city, FL DZ's?  

    By crosscountry, March 4, 2004
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    • DALAILAMA
    • March 5, 2004

71. Bridge Day Gear  

    By cedge, August 23, 2011
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    • lost_n_confuzd
    • August 28, 2011

72. Torn ACL and back in the air when?  

    By tetra316, July 27, 2007
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    • tetra316
    • July 27, 2007

73. Second skydive question  

    By bocabruce1, June 12, 2009
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    • Will_Evo
    • June 13, 2009

74. Flag container  

    By justinhawxhurst, September 11, 2007
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    • justinhawxhurst
    • September 14, 2007

75. High altitude and oxygen use (as per SIM)  

    By CrazyIvan, August 12, 2003
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    • CrazyIvan
    • August 12, 2003

76. night jump... what to expect ?  

    By jejejelle, October 4, 2003
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    • philly51
    • October 9, 2003

77. What you would like to have in a acoustic altimeter?  

    By npole, January 30, 2020
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    • councilman24
    • May 17, 2020

78. 1000!  

    By Melissa126, September 29, 2014
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    • Joellercoaster
    • September 30, 2014

79. Rookie skydiver/seasoned pilot.... now i want to fly jumpers.  

    By cracky, July 13, 2013
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    • cracky
    • May 7, 2014

80. Carol Clay and free fall time.  

    By 3331, August 20, 2012
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    • BillyVance
    • August 23, 2012

81. Night show jump!  

    By eralaek, November 16, 2011
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    • airtwardo
    • November 19, 2011

82. Exit Positions for C182  

    By Hovergirl, February 24, 2013
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    • skydived19006
    • February 27, 2013

83. Made my 100th jump and got engaged  

    By Darminion, August 1, 2005
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    • WrongWay
    • August 1, 2005

84. Mr. Bill  

    By adrenalinejunki, June 16, 2004
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    • flypunk
    • June 16, 2004

85. Minimum height for tandem jump?  

    By nickranson, July 23, 2008
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    • riggerrob
    • July 27, 2008

86. tandem vs. Aff  

    By chiquita24, January 24, 2008
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    • ladydyver
    • January 25, 2008

87. UK people - naked jumping ITV tonight (thurs 10th), 11pm  

    By Newbie, July 10, 2003
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    • smellysue
    • July 15, 2003

88. Flyaway wind tunnel? in vegas?  

    By midwaychris, March 9, 2003
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    • Albatross
    • March 13, 2003

89. Best skydiving location  

    By scott999, December 12, 2013
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    • SoCalJumper
    • December 14, 2013

90. Another ANVIL has joined the ranks!!!!!!!!!  

    By cvfd1399, February 8, 2004
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    • ChileRelleno
    • February 9, 2004

91. How big is skydiving?  

    By theduke, April 21, 2015
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    • PixieUK
    • April 29, 2015

92. First Jump  

    By xmasamakerx2, March 28, 2011
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    • popsjumper
    • March 29, 2011

93. Integrated Student Program vs AFF  

    By foxykatie, September 22, 2006
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    • stratostar
    • September 25, 2006

94. hooking up a pilot, please help  

    By aaronssps, January 22, 2008
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    • lauraliscious
    • January 23, 2008

95. You can start your AFF at one DZ and finish at another?  

    By AEsco48, June 22, 2006
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    • drdive
    • June 28, 2006

96. Back from a long break (pardon the pun)  

    By cgross, April 25, 2003
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    • Dazzle
    • April 26, 2003

97. Halls Commercial  

    By scottbre, January 7, 2003
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    • eyeinthesky
    • January 13, 2003

98. can www.usairnet.com be relied on for wx forecasts?  

    By SivaGanesha, January 8, 2010
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    • LyraM45
    • January 12, 2010

99. canopys  

    By pojj, May 22, 2008
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    • phoenixlpr
    • May 24, 2008

100. AFF 4 : Very humbling experience.  

     By Chubba, March 26, 2008
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     • Chubba
     • March 27, 2008