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1. I need Health Insurance!!!  

   By Chizazz, October 15, 2003
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   • Chizazz
   • October 16, 2003

2. License Study Guide  

   By ChrisL, April 17, 2006
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   • mjosparky
   • April 18, 2006

3. AFF 5 and 6  

   By skyyhi, December 15, 2003
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   • Nightingale
   • December 15, 2003

4. Looking for a potential home...  

   By flyboy8501, September 9, 2012
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   • Krip
   • September 14, 2012

5. 0800Skydive in Wellington, anyone use them?  

   By sjaudio, June 24, 2009
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   • strop45
   • June 26, 2009

6. N00bie sky diver  

   By DragonWolf, August 22, 2006
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   • openingshok
   • August 23, 2006

7. Your First Jump  

   By PabloCruz2, June 25, 2004
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   • pccoder
   • June 26, 2004

8. Cessna 182 vs. Cessna 206  

   By laudaksg, June 10, 2015
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   • riggerrob
   • June 11, 2015

9. New to this  

   By SpencerP, January 26, 2014
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   • Speer
   • January 27, 2014

10. making a comeback...again! :)  

    By ChrisL, October 26, 2009
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    • elightle
    • November 2, 2009

11. school project  

    By playwrite, April 7, 2008
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    • packerboy
    • April 9, 2008

12. I made it through AFF2!  

    By cvfd1399, December 15, 2003
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    • cvfd1399
    • December 15, 2003

13. Quick question from an old fart  

    By oldwomanc6, December 27, 2018
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    • jimmytavino
    • January 5, 2019

14. Tracking suit. When can I start flying one?  

    By Shredex, September 9, 2012
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    • dthames
    • September 13, 2012

15. “Guts and Bolts”, History Channel, Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. MST -- USAF Press Release  

    By quade, October 10, 2003
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    • hooked
    • October 16, 2003

16. Personality traits?  

    By Liemberg, October 25, 2010
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    • Liemberg
    • October 31, 2010

17. Canadian with a USPA A License  

    By dekac99, April 12, 2006
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    • packerboy
    • April 17, 2006

18. Look What landed at Cal City . . .  

    By NickDG, December 6, 2005
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    • skyyhi
    • December 6, 2005

19. Estimating Temperature @ Altitude??  

    By Ducky, July 18, 2003
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    • Ducky
    • July 20, 2003

20. Municipal Airport Operations  

    By Deisel, September 9, 2013
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    • ChrisD
    • September 14, 2013

21. Wedding Demo vid on TV  

    By pontiacgtp00, February 5, 2009
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    • grimmie
    • February 8, 2009

22. How to start a team?  

    By nchlswtsn, September 12, 2013
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    • skyjumpenfool
    • September 13, 2013

23. Another KKrew Scam :)  

    By RUN_FMX, June 27, 2011
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    • NealFitz
    • June 28, 2011

24. anyone got a pic of the 357 way?  

    By beej, February 13, 2004
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    • beej
    • February 13, 2004

25. Hey pilots...  

    By aphid, January 24, 2010
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    • kallend
    • January 29, 2010

26. 6 months, 4 jumps, and 2 cases later!!  

    By dustin19d, May 17, 2004
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    • flygirl03
    • May 18, 2004

27. Kindle friendly version of SIM?  

    By Namowal, December 4, 2011
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    • BrokenR1
    • December 5, 2011

28. Purchase student Goggles for DZ, which ones?  

    By goobersnuftda, August 19, 2009
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    • riggerrob
    • August 22, 2009

29. Skyhook question  

    By auburnguy, February 4, 2008
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    • ryoder
    • February 6, 2008

30. Beer Rules...!  

    By Zoter, April 15, 2004
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    • TrickyDicky
    • April 16, 2004

31. Skydive Galveston  

    By kauffey19, September 10, 2012
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    • carbonezone
    • September 12, 2012

32. Freefly suit materials  

    By tetra316, June 16, 2003
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    • PhreeZone
    • June 17, 2003

33. Multiple rigs  

    By Snowbird, November 25, 2002
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    • livendive
    • November 27, 2002

34. Stolen Gear.10/31/2014 Lincoln, IL..Complete rig Javelin Odyssey  

    By skybeergodd, November 1, 2014
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    • airborneak
    • November 3, 2014

35. PD price increase  

    By racerman, January 3, 2013
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    • AkiraQ
    • September 11, 2013

36. USPA International Liability  

    By Avikus, June 11, 2013
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    • Communications
    • June 12, 2013

37. Scott mitten's Contact ?  

    By chris74, July 19, 2007
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    • anthonyfellows
    • April 9, 2011

38. Either a real bargain of real dangerous  

    By Scoop, August 20, 2006
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    • faulknerwn
    • August 21, 2006

39. Thailand or bust  

    By usmcdannyboy, March 21, 2003
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    • Katzeye
    • March 24, 2003

40. Questions re vertical wind tunnels vs airplane jumps...  

    By BravestDog, July 17, 2003
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    • riggerrob
    • July 18, 2003

41. USPA dropzones  

    By 3fLiEr, November 23, 2002
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    • kallend
    • November 25, 2002

42. Should student jump once a month in the winter, or wait until March/April?  

    By tps7c, November 29, 2008
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    • DanG
    • December 1, 2008

43. The Parachute & Its Pilot  

    By barbrarose, June 11, 2007
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    • kingbunky
    • June 12, 2007

44. Buying Used Equipment from Canada  

    By cebaf, August 23, 2010
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    • pchapman
    • August 24, 2010

45. Past AFF did 1st solo  

    By pfloyd, November 19, 2006
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    • pfloyd
    • November 21, 2006

46. Alti's  

    By groundpounder, February 12, 2004
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    • skydiverek
    • February 12, 2004

47. Damn northwest weather!  

    By skydivingdutch, October 11, 2003
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    • Amazon
    • October 14, 2003

48. Medical Insurance Suggestions  

    By love2drop, May 21, 2014
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    • Krip
    • June 2, 2014

49. I miss skydiving - advice for returning jumper  

    By sandi, April 6, 2008
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    • JohnMitchell
    • April 6, 2008

50. Brain fart  

    By Steeler, September 7, 2005
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    • Steeler
    • September 8, 2005

51. AFF 3  

    By Nightingale, October 14, 2003
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    • MNskyjumper
    • October 14, 2003

52. Tandem Master or Instructor?+ Where?  

    By skypimp.gzo, February 26, 2007
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    • skypimp.gzo
    • February 27, 2007

53. Tribute to Robert Mahaffey SSI-Pro Tour and X-Games footage  

    By BrianSGermain, November 21, 2012
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    • craigbey
    • November 28, 2012

54. Aircraft launch - canopy - paraglider  

    By RonWelch44, October 2, 2006
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    • SabreDave
    • October 3, 2006

55. Line snaped after nomal opening  

    By reddevil1, September 6, 2005
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    • JohnRich
    • September 7, 2005

56. Belgium Dropzones  

    By Emu, May 31, 2014
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    • Lukske
    • June 1, 2014

57. Anyone know what this gear is?  

    By kuai43, June 11, 2012
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    • dragon2
    • June 11, 2012

58. What's a good price?  

    By theplummeter, August 21, 2010
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    • jurgencamps
    • August 23, 2010

59. Dealing with Excess Adrenaline  

    By BrianSGermain, October 13, 2016
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    • TriGirl
    • November 22, 2016

60. VIDEO: FSF Presents Skydive Nagamie Full Moon Boogie 2010  

    By firestormjosh, January 11, 2011
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    • Floflo
    • January 14, 2011

61. Packing Class  

    By samyueru, April 14, 2004
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    • Pendragon
    • April 15, 2004

62. Travelling with Hardware?  

    By tigra, February 12, 2004
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    • tigra
    • February 12, 2004

63. PIMPIN' (check out my new FF suit)  

    By mccordia, November 27, 2003
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    • FunBobby
    • December 12, 2003

64. GA8 Airvan experience  

    By mircan, November 21, 2007
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    • mircan
    • November 22, 2007

65. Michael Fournier article in the Wall Street Journal  

    By elpeludo, February 27, 2006
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    • piisfish
    • February 28, 2006

66. Competing in Accuracy  

    By BIGUN, December 20, 2004
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    • DALAILAMA
    • December 22, 2004

67. How to identify gear making year  

    By Margusja, February 11, 2004
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    • usskydiver
    • February 12, 2004

68. new curve and aad cutting loop?????  

    By ncklavin, June 5, 2013
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    • DougH
    • June 10, 2013

69. Dentures  

    By rdwdretrt, September 4, 2011
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    • Geminijeannie
    • July 12, 2018

70. RK eye injury  

    By airtwardo, August 4, 2005
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    • airtwardo
    • August 4, 2005

71. katana 120 to velocity 96 ?????  

    By hhhyyrt, March 11, 2012
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    • stayhigh
    • March 11, 2012

72. packing question  

    By empire, February 23, 2007
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    • packing_jarrett
    • February 25, 2007

73. logos for alti  

    By mujie96, May 1, 2003
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    • wmw999
    • May 1, 2003

74. solo jumps  

    By sonomatommy, September 21, 2007
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    • Ironmanjay
    • September 21, 2007

75. Plavix and skydiving  

    By HorrorWriter, January 5, 2007
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    • HorrorWriter
    • January 9, 2007

76. T Tracking, crucifix, iron cross etc...  

    By yoink, January 15, 2004
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    • riggerrob
    • January 16, 2004

77. Skyhook  

    By Deleted, April 30, 2003
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    • skybytch
    • May 1, 2003

78. How or why is one individual obtaining multiple B licenses?  

    By skygypsie, April 5, 2011
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • April 5, 2011

79. USPA and fiscal responsibility  

    By propacker, October 21, 2010
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    • propacker
    • October 21, 2010

80. First time at a new DZ  

    By Gators1240, August 20, 2010
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    • Gators1240
    • August 21, 2010

81. Went to Cross Keys yesterday...  

    By ChrisL, February 22, 2007
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    • flipper
    • February 24, 2007

82. Beach landings  

    By jjiimmyyt, September 16, 2004
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    • mattsplat
    • September 17, 2004

83. School Parachuting Research Survey  

    By HuronEDD, October 31, 2016
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    • Tigerfly
    • November 7, 2016

84. PIA Symposium  

    By WhuffoNoMo, January 8, 2007
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    • WhuffoNoMo
    • January 9, 2007

85. Ship Rig FedEx Vs. Carrying on flight?q  

    By rapper4mpi, January 16, 2003
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    • Ron
    • January 24, 2003

86. Want to learn, need your opinion  

    By mistersam, February 25, 2006
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    • mistersam
    • February 27, 2006

87. Have a Rockin' College Skydiving Club (a how to manual)  

    By aubsmell, October 11, 2005
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    • aubsmell
    • October 20, 2005

88. can't renew USPA membership - foreign address  

    By eaglex, September 13, 2017
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    • DanG
    • September 15, 2017

89. Jumping in S Korea ?!  

    By pseudonym, May 15, 2005
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    • pseudonym
    • May 18, 2005

90. Question from a noob  

    By SgtDie, November 9, 2011
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    • jimmytavino
    • November 28, 2011

91. Where can a 16 year old make a jump b/t PA and GA?  

    By peregrinerose, March 20, 2010
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    • a.n.knowen
    • April 7, 2010

92. check ratings  

    By firstime, January 31, 2008
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    • Gonejumpingl
    • January 31, 2008

93. I just did my first....  

    By millertime24, July 30, 2007
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    • millertime24
    • July 31, 2007

94. JFTC Raffle results?  

    By packerboy, October 3, 2005
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    • RussP
    • December 1, 2005

95. Listening to music whilst falling  

    By J0nathan, June 21, 2011
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    • deltron80
    • June 21, 2011

96. Question on appendix recovery time  

    By nomal2day, April 4, 2010
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    • awagnon
    • April 7, 2010

97. Competent Instruction 4 1st Jump  

    By scracer103w, September 19, 2007
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    • skybytch
    • September 20, 2007

98. Youngest AFF Instructor?  

    By Jumperintheair, September 16, 2004
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    • PhreeZone
    • September 16, 2004

99. 8 year check on Cypress UK  

    By Markj, February 10, 2004
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    • Markj
    • February 11, 2004

100. What Canopy to buy?  

     By jonge066, January 17, 2010
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     • JohanW
     • January 19, 2010