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1. Getting my USPA A license. Any Suggestions?  

   By sudeep, May 24, 2013
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   • skybytch
   • May 25, 2013

2. I want to bring...  

   By Whamie, August 17, 2012
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   • Andy9o8
   • August 18, 2012

3. I gotta handed it to Nzaerosport.com and L&B  

   By stayhigh, June 7, 2011
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   • Rigless
   • June 8, 2011

4. AFF 2 question  

   By Redline165, September 16, 2008
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   • Redline165
   • September 16, 2008

5. Bad opening  

   By Frizno, March 3, 2004
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   • SkySlut
   • March 3, 2004

6. First Boogie  

   By PoNic, April 20, 2015
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   • GAjumper84
   • April 21, 2015

7. zhills next week  

   By gus, October 29, 2003
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   • Ron
   • November 4, 2003

8. "Parachutist" Featured Art  

   By CarpeDiem3, November 4, 2012
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   • Squeak
   • November 6, 2012

9. hibaldstow skydivers  

   By skydiveal, October 10, 2011
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   • Blamey
   • November 9, 2011

10. Would any experienced sky diver mind...  

    By xfierybynaturex, March 19, 2008
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    • riggerrob
    • March 23, 2008

11. Looking for a good headdown camp/coach  

    By robconway, November 7, 2007
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    • robconway
    • November 12, 2007

12. Confident day Vs. Fear  

    By laughn_gas, November 8, 2006
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    • voltage
    • November 10, 2006

13. News story on skydiving couple  

    By DSE, June 20, 2006
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    • beufus
    • June 26, 2006

14. xrw - what gear do you use?  

    By welder, November 2, 2015
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    • JanuszPS
    • November 13, 2015

15. strange weather forecast  

    By SivaGanesha, June 4, 2009
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    • SivaGanesha
    • June 8, 2009

16. Skydiving Injuries  

    By spyker, March 31, 2009
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    • lost_n_confuzd
    • April 1, 2009

17. CSPA Require TSO?  

    By Blink, November 13, 2008
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    • Blink
    • November 14, 2008

18. I want to skydive!  

    By fenderbass, May 12, 2006
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    • fenderbass
    • May 13, 2006

19. My lucky day! Amazing!  

    By Flyer2Diver, June 13, 2004
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    • WFFC
    • June 14, 2004

20. Minimum Age  

    By CElkins, May 21, 2008
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    • stratostar
    • May 21, 2008

21. Books on Skydiving  

    By Ms.A, August 21, 2006
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    • Ms.A
    • September 21, 2006

22. Skydiving on TV  

    By Bry, July 12, 2003
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    • Iflyme
    • July 12, 2003

23. Tandem Terminal  

    By Marisan, July 25, 2017
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    • riggerrob
    • August 2, 2017

24. Rig not jumped in 15 months  

    By sky-pimp, April 18, 2014
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    • riggerrob
    • April 22, 2014

25. how much did I make in skydiving last year 04  

    By sight_burner, February 8, 2005
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    • sight_burner
    • February 9, 2005

26. Being depressed and wanting to jump  

    By Skylark, January 7, 2003
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    • boudy
    • January 9, 2003

27. Rocket man....Holy crap Batman!  

    By peckerhead, February 15, 2007
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    • piisfish
    • February 15, 2007

28. Wing Loading  

    By Nutz, April 18, 2003
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    • betzilla
    • April 23, 2003

29. Skydiving in SA!  

    By archonx, April 10, 2014
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    • camaroluvr447
    • April 21, 2014

30. Where/Which dz - November  

    By rudd, May 13, 2012
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    • ixlr82
    • May 14, 2012

31. Fire destroys skydiving center  

    By PhreeZone, November 13, 2008
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    • Tuna-Salad
    • November 14, 2008

32. Did my 1000th yesterday...  

    By base698, October 6, 2003
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    • blair700
    • October 7, 2003

33. Cleveland Area DZs  

    By Bluhdow, August 14, 2012
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    • LookUpHigh
    • August 15, 2012

34. Barotrauma  

    By jjf, March 22, 2011
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    • jjf
    • March 23, 2011

35. Anyone Read This?  

    By Zipp0, May 1, 2006
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    • nate_1979
    • May 12, 2006

36. 8 Way  

    By firstime, September 8, 2004
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    • sundevil777
    • September 9, 2004

37. Good first canopy? - 2nd hand Safire 2 209/229  

    By rifleman, November 27, 2013
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    • ChuckMartin
    • November 28, 2013

38. Newb and insurance question  

    By baum, July 28, 2009
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    • baum
    • August 4, 2009

39. Round Reserve on RealTV  

    By shmali, November 3, 2003
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    • larry
    • November 4, 2003

40. First Night Jump  

    By sanes7, January 13, 2009
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    • JohnMitchell
    • January 15, 2009

41. Why does this happen?  

    By HardCorr, May 3, 2005
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    • Rhonda66
    • May 7, 2005

42. Less than 24 hours till my AFP! Woo-hoo!!  

    By Jeth, July 21, 2004
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    • Jeth
    • July 24, 2004

43. Style & Accuracy  

    By GARYC24, December 31, 2003
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    • GARYC24
    • January 9, 2004

44. detailed weather app or website  

    By mikamas, August 7, 2013
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    • Scrumpot
    • August 12, 2013

45. Cutaway Landing Procedure?  

    By gofastrlbrown, August 4, 2010
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    • bofh
    • August 6, 2010

46. on opening  

    By jf951, May 29, 2010
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    • skycamefalling
    • June 1, 2010

47. My First Jump!!!  

    By CantJumpYetSNG, April 6, 2004
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    • ryand96
    • April 6, 2004

48. Another new AFF grad  

    By CerealKilla, March 2, 2004
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    • Kramer
    • March 2, 2004

49. the best way to close down skyride  

    By salling772, March 7, 2005
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    • slotperfect
    • March 28, 2005

50. Digital Logbooks  

    By NegroKarlezi, April 6, 2015
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    • D22369
    • April 8, 2015

51. AAD Saves  

    By mofo554, October 6, 2003
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    • MuffDiver
    • October 6, 2003

52. S.C. DZ Closing  

    By BigM, April 22, 2003
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    • pullhigh
    • April 22, 2003

53. Movie: Skydive - old timers  

    By spinblue, August 7, 2013
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    • billeisele
    • August 9, 2013

54. Newbie here  

    By atsaubrey, July 9, 2003
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    • sundevil777
    • July 11, 2003

55. “Count the cells, and then stuff them between your legs”  

    By sheeks, February 5, 2020
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • February 15, 2020

56. Z-Hills weather  

    By dayle, May 3, 2005
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    • danornan
    • July 21, 2017

57. First International Boogie Help  

    By cbuffalino, October 31, 2012
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    • likestojump
    • November 1, 2012

58. Got My Demo  

    By TSISK, December 18, 2010
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    • normiss
    • December 20, 2010

59. Oakley Jawbone Prescription Sunglasses  

    By Boris73, December 25, 2009
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    • djmarvin
    • December 31, 2009

60. am i just lucky?  

    By eyeinthesky, January 7, 2003
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    • andy1
    • January 7, 2003

61. IBA account is $20/year. No pay = No iFly  

    By decompresion, March 23, 2023
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    • OrphanBlue
    • February 3, 2024

62. Skydive Sacramento News Article: Official FAA Complaint  

    By blazetailman, October 6, 2009
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    • diablopilot
    • October 7, 2009

63. Z1 Fogging Up  

    By Reginald, March 1, 2004
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    • Markj
    • March 1, 2004

64. 2 point 120 way  

    By mjosparky, April 20, 2003
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    • flyangel2
    • April 22, 2003

65. Test jumpers  

    By Deyan, April 10, 2014
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    • Maksimsf
    • April 16, 2014

66. Picking a place to earn my solo license  

    By firematic47, August 9, 2011
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    • bodypilot90
    • August 12, 2011

67. Anyone know if this was a jump plane? (Jacksonville crash)  

    By diverdriver, August 27, 2007
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    • hymandd732
    • September 7, 2007

68. Electronic logbook  

    By CISSCO101, July 12, 2007
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    • jtval
    • July 19, 2007

69. Made my first jump!!!  

    By Irishpub3, July 16, 2005
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    • BenediktDE
    • July 26, 2005

70. Reliable relative wind indicator for exits  

    By unkulunkulu, July 18, 2017
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    • mr2mk1g
    • July 19, 2017

71. Paragliding and skydiving?  

    By kjritchie, July 30, 2013
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    • dwhenline
    • August 7, 2013

72. A License exam  

    By virulindex, May 15, 2008
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    • grannyinthesky
    • May 17, 2008

73. Taking your rig on mass transit  

    By bisqit999, July 26, 2005
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    • bisqit999
    • July 26, 2005

74. Been almost a week since my last jump...  

    By ifics, October 1, 2003
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    • PilotMike
    • October 6, 2003

75. How to extend or reduce your glide ratio if your landing pattern is off?  

    By 20_kN, January 14, 2018
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    • obelixtim
    • January 16, 2018

76. Tunnel coach in Orlando ?  

    By Purpurina, July 27, 2012
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    • Imanewdiver
    • November 1, 2012

77. skydive deland condition after christmas storm?  

    By jumpnrandy, December 26, 2006
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    • kkeenan
    • December 28, 2006

78. BANDIT JUMPER FOUND NO CHARGES TO BE PRESSED  

    By BTVparachutist, October 2, 2009
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    • CSpenceFLY
    • October 3, 2009

79. "Parachutist": Does anyone notice...  

    By JohnRich, June 5, 2009
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    • ScottyE
    • June 6, 2009

80. Student stories  

    By angrypeppers, November 6, 2006
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    • bigway
    • November 7, 2006

81. What took me so long to do this?  

    By love2drop, April 6, 2014
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    • love2drop
    • April 14, 2014

82. skydiving on discovery wings right now (10pm est)  

    By larry, November 2, 2003
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    • RkyMtnHigh
    • November 2, 2003

83. Feedback on video?  

    By IronEddie42, August 10, 2011
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    • IronEddie42
    • August 10, 2011

84. Thanks, JT.  

    By DYEVOUT, January 4, 2003
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    • jtval
    • January 6, 2003

85. Cut away canopies  

    By yjumpinoz, July 11, 2008
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    • Martini
    • July 17, 2008

86. 2006-New Golden Knights  

    By taz9420, November 4, 2006
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    • ZegeunerLeben
    • November 6, 2006

87. Golden knights and active duty  

    By SKYWHUFFO, January 7, 2004
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    • slotperfect
    • January 8, 2004

88. Holy poop tracking can take you far!  

    By shah269, August 2, 2010
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    • virgin-burner
    • August 3, 2010

89. Skydiving Headcold question  

    By gokou340, August 3, 2006
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    • Mr17Hz
    • August 5, 2006

90. Ice-Bucket Challenge – Skydiver Edition  

    By RMK, August 27, 2014
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    • Alexg3265
    • September 1, 2014

91. Skydiving disciplines?  

    By Superman32, March 23, 2005
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    • tdog
    • March 26, 2005

92. Coolidge X-mas  

    By breadhead, December 1, 2003
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    • Phillbo
    • December 3, 2003

93. DZ Web sites "most positive to skydiving"  

    By peek, September 5, 2003
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    • AndyMan
    • September 7, 2003

94. Video Dump of Skydive Greene County Ohio 1997-2001  

    By slayer21016, July 28, 2023   

    • skydive greene county
    • scott snyder
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    • amattsso
    • October 2, 2023

95. mike furry sold dolphin?  

    By fartrocket, June 6, 2013
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    • likestojump
    • November 20, 2013

96. Sept 11. Good day for Tandem or NOT?  

    By clint, February 29, 2004
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    • quade
    • March 1, 2004

97. Rig in Chicago for May 16th  

    By FiveZigen, May 10, 2013
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    • dot_txt
    • May 14, 2013

98. AFF Question  

    By bocabruce1, July 31, 2009
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    • steveorino
    • August 1, 2009

99. Tracking off line-of-flight ...  

    By Guest, September 15, 2006
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    • Guest 1010
    • September 15, 2006

100. Damn, looks like I'm going to have to re-train (DZ is getting new tarmac, no jumping this month) :(  

     By grue, September 3, 2004
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     • JohnMitchell
     • September 4, 2004