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1. Discovery channel skydiving story  

   By newshooter12, October 25, 2003
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   • WrongWay
   • October 27, 2003

2. USPA 2023 Annual Financial Report?  

   By BMAC615, April 4, 2023
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   • BMAC615
   • April 4, 2023

3. Dave Dewolf Birthday .. need photos and rigger seals!  

   By peregrinerose, August 13, 2012
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   • jbakerjr
   • August 14, 2012

4. Parachutist Cover  

   By jinlee, July 27, 2012
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   • dropbear84
   • July 30, 2012

5. First jump after an injury  

   By ScottTX, October 17, 2006
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   • ScottTX
   • October 28, 2006

6. Air Density in Colorado  

   By cjsitfly, November 14, 2008
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   • darkwing
   • November 15, 2008

7. Weather, Delays, and AFF  

   By Fireflyer, May 22, 2003
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   • FreeDiver
   • May 23, 2003

8. my first reserve ride!!  

   By rave4funn, June 4, 2007
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   • stratostar
   • June 5, 2007

9. how much for a beginner's rig?  

   By mxaexm, March 9, 2009
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   • BUBLHED
   • March 10, 2009

10. Orgin/history of “skydiving has no social value” statement in waivers?  

    By rj2163, June 24, 2011
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    • Krip
    • July 12, 2011

11. Backloops  

    By jumpinjackflash, October 1, 2003
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    • jumpinjackflash
    • October 1, 2003

12. Mr. Bill Video  

    By OverTech, February 18, 2008
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    • auburnguy
    • February 22, 2008

13. Tangerine Velo w/Black Ribs and X-Braces?  

    By slotperfect, June 6, 2011
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    • Empadinha
    • December 7, 2011

14. I Passed Level 1 AFF!!!!  

    By floridadiver81, January 7, 2007
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    • floridadiver81
    • January 8, 2007

15. TX TFR  

    By Hooknswoop, April 15, 2003
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    • jerm
    • April 17, 2003

16. More Info on USPA Cards?  

    By Deisel, August 12, 2023
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    • chuckakers
    • August 17, 2023

17. going in  

    By GAZ14, October 22, 2005
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    • MB38
    • October 22, 2005

18. Aerospace / Physics Students (Horizontal acceleration)  

    By BenGriffiths, February 10, 2004
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    • bmcd308
    • February 12, 2004

19. FJS WX hold time killer  

    By MakeItHappen, June 21, 2009
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    • brianfry713
    • July 1, 2009

20. where to do my AFF  

    By danny2485, January 15, 2009
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    • ozzy13
    • January 17, 2009

21. Incentive?  

    By jumper03, June 30, 2003
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    • jumper03
    • July 2, 2003

22. I am new to this  

    By nstrouse52, February 7, 2010
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    • Psychonaut
    • February 19, 2010

23. Anyone have a copy?  

    By Runaway, January 5, 2009
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    • ASTKU
    • January 6, 2009

24. Saw this on my mom's Journey LP  

    By jzzsxm, May 2, 2013
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    • fastphil
    • May 3, 2013

25. REV JIMS pie  

    By bozo, March 18, 2007
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    • bozo
    • April 20, 2007

26. flat packing zp  

    By ffp1974, January 13, 2006
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    • karenmeal
    • January 13, 2006

27. double front landing video?  

    By katzurki, November 21, 2004
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    • mark135
    • November 25, 2004

28. Passed AFF  

    By aidanjames1, March 15, 2014
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    • mjosparky
    • March 16, 2014

29. Short, good or bad?  

    By DanneB, December 22, 2011
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    • DanneB
    • December 23, 2011

30. New to jumping, some questions  

    By JPGonring, May 1, 2012
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    • BobMoore
    • May 7, 2012

31. Hinkley Done ?  

    By jumpwally, August 23, 2010
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    • craigbey
    • November 20, 2010

32. DZ's with Short Caravans  

    By JoeWeber, June 15, 2020
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    • Unstable
    • July 13, 2020

33. Greenpeace power parachutist has awkward landing in soccer stadium  

    By SethInMI, June 16, 2021
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    • SethInMI
    • June 16, 2021

34. The good, bad and the ugly (Swoop pics)  

    By 321seeya, October 8, 2003
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    • 321seeya
    • October 8, 2003

35. Fun at Power Play  

    By billvon, July 9, 2007
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    • Jayruss
    • July 13, 2007

36. Buying that Fisrt Rig/Internet scams  

    By richravizza, February 11, 2010
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    • DanG
    • February 12, 2010

37. Cessna 182 overhaul interval?  

    By STI, February 12, 2008
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    • goobersnuftda
    • February 12, 2008

38. Just got my first Sykjumping license!  

    By millertime24, March 9, 2011
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    • danielcroft
    • March 10, 2011

39. Gap in USPA Membership  

    By nhardesty, March 11, 2017
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    • djmarvin
    • March 11, 2017

40. Greg Shelton  

    By LSkyWlkr, June 23, 2005
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    • arlo
    • June 23, 2005

41. Huge paratrooper jump today  

    By Shiitake, April 15, 2015
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    • jumplongisland
    • April 15, 2015

42. Category B - How do you turn ?  

    By privera71, May 1, 2011
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    • privera71
    • May 1, 2011

43. Return to Jumping following PTSD - Advice  

    By SnakesAlive, July 5, 2006
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    • AggieDave
    • July 6, 2006

44. Off the Dope Rope!!  

    By NewGuy2005, October 16, 2005
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    • dragon2
    • October 18, 2005

45. Heard a pop in my left ear while jumping with a sinus cold  

    By dropzone_moron, January 9, 2006
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    • martimarr
    • January 10, 2006

46. Dude, who stole my canopy!!??  

    By jont, July 27, 2004
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    • juanesky
    • July 28, 2004

47. #25 - A - SkyMama - Normiss: Whoohoo!  

    By jim_32766, April 25, 2010
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    • jim_32766
    • April 26, 2010

48. pretty new, have a question for people with experience   1 2

    By sweetmoose, November 27, 2006
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    • billvon
    • November 29, 2006

49. Flyaway wind tunnel? in vegas?  

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

50. New dropzone software: ready for test by you  

    By skydivingdutch, April 10, 2005
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    • tictoc
    • May 11, 2005

51. Am i waisting my time???  

    By beuxbunk, February 2, 2006
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    • Dolph
    • February 3, 2006

52. Night jumps in florida in december?  

    By capfpg, November 13, 2010
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    • JohnnyMarko
    • November 15, 2010

53. burble question  

    By pds, February 12, 2004
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    • sunshine
    • February 15, 2004

54. Looking aircraft for skydiving. to Spain  

    By Nos1s, July 26, 2014
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    • Nos1s
    • July 30, 2014

55. getting bruises from gear  

    By bigkid, May 1, 2003
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    • jumpgod
    • May 6, 2003

56. Am I the only one?  

    By dkf1979, December 5, 2003
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    • Frodo
    • December 6, 2003

57. Emergency exit  

    By mjaconetta1, May 10, 2008
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    • DrewEckhardt
    • May 13, 2008

58. “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

59. Skydiving US Military Personnel in Germany  

    By asphaltpussy, January 22, 2010
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    • Dittodogg
    • January 29, 2010

60. DZ Politics2  

    By trigger, April 26, 2003
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    • riggerrob
    • April 28, 2003

61. Wind Tunnel versus Airplane Jump. Differences?  

    By BravestDog, January 8, 2004
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    • NeedToJump
    • January 9, 2004

62. Most incidents outside the U.S.?  

    By smayo76, June 19, 2007
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    • syntax
    • June 25, 2007

63. Is "blade running" still around... downhill skiing with chutes?  

    By EPX, April 2, 2007
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    • steve1
    • April 20, 2007

64. (Student post) 3rd Jump: Ying and Yang - My lesson!  

    By chris_uk, September 23, 2006
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    • NWFlyer
    • September 24, 2006

65. confused!  

    By greenemachine, March 8, 2003
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    • betzilla
    • March 8, 2003

66. People, watch out for each other! Please  

    By upndownshop, November 9, 2007
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    • LuvToFly
    • November 11, 2007

67. Goldilocks and the Three Rings  

    By MakeItHappen, August 10, 2005
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    • Malta_Dog
    • August 11, 2005

68. Securing a costume hood to the head/helmet  

    By skyhighkiy, October 24, 2004
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    • devinator
    • October 31, 2004

69. Stolen gear got a chuckle  

    By FreeflyGoat, March 26, 2012
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    • JohnMitchell
    • March 27, 2012

70. Planned malfunction scenario worked like a charm...  

    By dumbaz, March 24, 2003
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    • skr
    • March 25, 2003

71. Demo Flag  

    By tjm, November 9, 2011
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    • tjm
    • November 9, 2011

72. another color scheme (final one)  

    By Fab, August 26, 2004
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    • kingbunky
    • August 30, 2004

73. the next step to consider  

    By yvanpec, January 28, 2015
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    • yvanpec
    • January 28, 2015

74. One very lucky jumper  

    By Squeak, November 17, 2004
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    • Zoter
    • November 17, 2004

75. hard opening why?  

    By medic0079, October 14, 2007
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    • 2fat2fly
    • October 18, 2007

76. FAA ATC Privatization May Come Back This Spring  

    By 3331, January 17, 2018
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    • chuckakers
    • January 19, 2018

77. Perris tomorrow?  

    By themitchyone, November 28, 2003
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    • scottjaco
    • December 1, 2003

78. Are there still any DZ/ aircraft operators who insist their pilots don't wear parachutes's  

    By Trae, January 15, 2006
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    • Liemberg
    • January 16, 2006

79. Banner Ads  

    By BIGUN, November 21, 2005
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    • upndownshop
    • November 21, 2005

80. Silly question: do you blink?  

    By Chiemel, August 9, 2012
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    • rss_v
    • August 11, 2012

81. Skydive Chicago First Jump  

    By bigpapasmurf01, May 21, 2009
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    • boxhead
    • May 26, 2009

82. Visa Parviainen achieves horizontal flight.  

    By Trae, November 2, 2005
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    • Trae
    • November 3, 2005

83. skydiving movies  

    By superstu, November 1, 2004
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    • firstime
    • November 13, 2004

84. Wardie Linton Dies Tuesday March 21, 2006  

    By jrsides, March 23, 2006
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    • RhondaLea
    • March 31, 2006

85. Anyone want to help run my life?  

    By RoryJ, December 22, 2005
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    • bozo
    • December 23, 2005

86. 4th of july weekend video  

    By Anvilbrother, July 6, 2005
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    • Anvilbrother
    • July 7, 2005

87. Telegram group for Nomad Skydivers and basejumpers  

    By stokednomads, November 4, 2018
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    • stokednomads
    • November 4, 2018

88. round parachutes  

    By twodogs, April 29, 2018
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    • obelixtim
    • April 29, 2018

89. Florida Boogies in April? Skyvan?  

    By justinbaker27, March 28, 2014
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    • rohicks
    • March 29, 2014

90. Anyone got a copy of Sonic Meat  

    By maxmadmax, March 10, 2006
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    • FrEaK_aCcIdEnT
    • March 11, 2006

91. First Night Jump  

    By BKS60, June 23, 2013
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    • GooniesKid
    • June 24, 2013

92. FSL -- Shamrock Showdown -- Press Clips  

    By quade, March 14, 2003
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    • Rdutch
    • March 17, 2003

93. DBA-Help! normalize Skydiving Museum Artifact Database  

    By patworks, September 10, 2016
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    • patworks
    • September 14, 2016

94. Train tracking dive  

    By cvfd1399, October 13, 2004
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    • mjosparky
    • October 13, 2004

95. bestof to watch :)  

    By tontonBlurp, April 14, 2012
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    • tontonBlurp
    • April 17, 2012

96. Stephen Hilder Hibaldstow Party Footage Sought  

    By Rowland.stone, January 31, 2006
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    • daniel_owen_uk
    • January 31, 2006

97. FAG - Fashion Aware Gravitists  

    By virgin-burner, September 16, 2009
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    • virgin-burner
    • September 18, 2009

98. state records in general  

    By superstu, August 20, 2003
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    • happythoughts
    • August 26, 2003

99. Tony Suits turnaround  

    By colossus, May 19, 2006
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    • marcandalysse
    • May 29, 2006

100. B license??  

     By adventurechick, May 23, 2006
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     • gitRdone
     • May 25, 2006