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1. start streaming Sky News UK  

   By NealFitz, May 23, 2012
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   • May 24, 2012

2. license question  

   By woodpecker, August 17, 2005
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   • jurgencamps
   • August 17, 2005

3. Tandem jump whilst a student question  

   By McDange, May 28, 2013
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   • McDange
   • May 29, 2013

4. skydive radio??  

   By ffp1974, August 20, 2008
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   • StefB
   • January 13, 2009

5. weird question: Is your breath the same?  

   By hubguy, August 28, 2003
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   • bch7773
   • August 29, 2003

6. Speeding up your fall rate  

   By Andy_Copland, June 4, 2006
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   • rehmwa
   • June 6, 2006

7. Should I do a second jump? increasing confidence?  

   By Rhandolph, August 29, 2009
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   • miconar
   • September 6, 2009

8. Best Camping DZ?  

   By theflow, October 20, 2009
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   • pirana
   • October 22, 2009

9. Newbie here  

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

10. Good idea or bad- Mr bill from a helicopter?  

    By VTmotoMike08, September 4, 2009
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    • oozzee
    • September 18, 2009

11. 101 yr old makes skydive...  

    By peterk, June 16, 2004
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    • obelixtim
    • June 17, 2004

12. Lessons Learned  

    By 3mpire, March 24, 2011
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    • Klassen
    • March 25, 2011

13. strong TICC  

    By skyboyblue, February 4, 2003
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    • skyboyblue
    • February 28, 2003

14. older complete rig  

    By flotzilla, September 23, 2015
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    • jumpsalot-2
    • September 23, 2015

15. August Issue of Parachutist   1 2

    By Elisha, August 16, 2005
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    • jtval
    • August 20, 2005

16. S.O.S. and RSL what is the problems?  

    By cvfd1399, June 25, 2004
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    • mx757
    • June 28, 2004

17. Stinkin Up Your Student Solo Exit  

    By sum1mom, May 17, 2004
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    • sum1mom
    • May 18, 2004

18. JumpVideo is not a scam  

    By jumpvideo, November 5, 2004
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    • slotperfect
    • November 7, 2004

19. Renting Gear  

    By VegasLow08, October 20, 2009
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    • Andy9o8
    • October 20, 2009

20. need cool websites  

    By tattoojeff, June 9, 2003
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    • Danne
    • June 11, 2003

21. I'm about to.......  

    By ToddEB, April 3, 2010
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    • awagnon
    • April 4, 2010

22. New account to purchase gear...have some questions  

    By baRRRpirate, October 29, 2012
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    • Charlieb245
    • November 1, 2012

23. Perris was about to give me an aneurysm...  

    By Lolie, November 15, 2006
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    • GraficO
    • November 17, 2006

24. Skydive Radio #181 - with Ian Drennen is now available. Enjoy.  

    By diverds, October 3, 2012
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    • Squeak
    • October 5, 2012

25. 206 Jump Door  

    By akjmpplt, May 21, 2004
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    • riggerrob
    • May 26, 2004

26. Got A license 2 weeks ago & blogged the progression. Looking to connect with AFF students and recent/aspiring skydivers on your experience / challenges / questions.  

    By i_like_ceviche, September 17, 2017
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    • i_like_ceviche
    • September 17, 2017

27. 3D model of a Ram Air parachute  

    By ElMarco, June 21, 2005
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    • ElMarco
    • June 21, 2005

28. Normal or reason for concern?  

    By FinlanderSisu, October 15, 2004
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    • JohnMitchell
    • October 17, 2004

29. Hey guys need some help on standing the F up  

    By Darius11, July 12, 2004
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    • Amazon
    • July 14, 2004

30. Took some photos of today's Pond Swooping at the Ranch  

    By ntrprnr, September 25, 2005
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    • jumpjunkie2004
    • September 29, 2005

31. Incident reports quoteing newspaper reports  

    By slug, October 20, 2006
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    • slug
    • October 23, 2006

32. If You liked AGGIE's Tale, Read This...  

    By rapper4mpi, April 1, 2003
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    • rapper4mpi
    • April 3, 2003

33. I DID IT!!!  

    By Flygator, August 21, 2003
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    • Flygator
    • August 22, 2003

34. Does anyone know this person?  

    By airathanas, January 25, 2008
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    • gavi_omen
    • February 1, 2008

35. Large venue demos  

    By packerboy, November 26, 2004
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    • quade
    • November 27, 2004

36. wind tunnel coming to victoria bc???????????  

    By deadmanflying77, August 30, 2003
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    • Amazon
    • August 31, 2003

37. Get $$$ for driving me to the DZ..  

    By eightate8at8, November 5, 2009
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    • RustyOats
    • November 8, 2009

38. CRW chute?  

    By sayrepolice, June 8, 2007
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    • airtwardo
    • June 8, 2007

39. Haiku Friday!  

    By robskydiv, August 6, 2009
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    • labrys
    • August 11, 2009

40. CrossKeys - gearshop  

    By martz, July 26, 2005
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    • Danhole
    • July 28, 2005

41. Holy wow. I really, really like my new canopy.  

    By grue, October 8, 2005
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    • grue
    • October 10, 2005

42. statistics  

    By 11.5secman, March 29, 2007
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    • pfloyd
    • March 29, 2007

43. Young writer with skydiving related questions  

    By AmorDeCosmos, April 26, 2011
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    • solodude59
    • April 27, 2011

44. heading changes while tracking  

    By schmit.paul, February 18, 2009
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    • Butters
    • February 18, 2009

45. Really USPA how cheap can you get?  

    By kleggo, November 2, 2023
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    • BMAC615
    • November 3, 2023

46. skydivingmovies.com  

    By sky-pimp, January 11, 2006
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    • slotperfect
    • January 11, 2006

47. Any dropzones in the NorthEast have a tailgate?  

    By ChrisL, July 31, 2012
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    • Fullmoon
    • August 8, 2012

48. Skydiving Photos  

    By headdownorg, January 28, 2007
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    • rehmwa
    • January 29, 2007

49. Getting A license...procedure  

    By PeregrineFalcon, August 25, 2008
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    • PeregrineFalcon
    • August 26, 2008

50. Time to get Learning as COVID-19 affects Jumping  

    By verticalflyer, March 23, 2020
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    • verticalflyer
    • March 26, 2020

51. 2 Answer Poll-How much are your jump tickets, & what will the increase be in the next 4 to 6 months?  

    By upndownshop, February 9, 2009
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    • LloydDobbler
    • February 12, 2009

52. Learning resources and why aren't we using them?  

    By paparker21, February 26, 2016
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    • obelixtim
    • February 27, 2016

53. First Cutaway OR Why I hate Whuffo's! (Long)  

    By ChasingBlueSky, October 13, 2003
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    • ChasingBlueSky
    • October 14, 2003

54. Monday funday  

    By Sangi, October 14, 2010
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    • trig78
    • October 17, 2010

55. Got my A license!  

    By Cayce, January 18, 2005
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    • Cayce
    • January 18, 2005

56. Mayor Takes a Leap  

    By ChasingBlueSky, August 19, 2004
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    • jumpwally
    • August 24, 2004

57. Landing accuracy for license requirement  

    By dthames, June 14, 2012
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    • voilsb
    • June 15, 2012

58. New Jumpsuit!!  

    By samyueru, December 2, 2003
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    • RkyMtnHigh
    • December 12, 2003

59. Is classic accuracy still alive anywhere in TX?  

    By GLIDEANGLE, September 12, 2008
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    • krabberkris
    • September 17, 2008

60. Any instructors heading down to Dubai 17-20 April over Easter?  

    By binaryfinary, April 9, 2014
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    • lindawaz
    • April 14, 2014

61. A few thoughts  

    By Hooknswoop, January 3, 2003
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    • darkwing
    • January 4, 2003

62. Christmas at the DZ  

    By sonomatommy, December 17, 2007
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    • FallnAngel
    • December 19, 2007

63. Hoping for second tandem jump Sunday. Temperature question.  

    By 2wheeljunkie, April 10, 2004
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    • nbblood
    • April 10, 2004

64. First camera jump  

    By SpinxB, May 23, 2010
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    • Sangi
    • May 24, 2010

65. Manufacturers canopy wingloading recommendations  

    By mchamp, February 24, 2011
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    • craigbey
    • February 26, 2011

66. Olympic Skydiving Formations  

    By dreamdancer, May 4, 2010
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    • dninness
    • May 11, 2010

67. New question on Age  

    By rjf98, December 17, 2003
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    • tombuch
    • December 18, 2003

68. Too much BS deserves its reward...  

    By stylin, April 7, 2003
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    • Zenister
    • April 8, 2003

69. Hi, I'm new to these forums, and skydiving...  

    By schattenjaeger, September 13, 2003
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    • schattenjaeger
    • September 19, 2003

70. Rockwell Paranav WOW!  

    By 377, November 27, 2008
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    • LouDiamond
    • November 27, 2008

71. Parachute research group in the news...  

    By peek, November 11, 2004
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    • JohnMitchell
    • November 14, 2004

72. Freeflying..really free  

    By recyclebingo, June 19, 2005
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    • JoeG
    • June 26, 2005

73. Manifest Curriculum Vitae (resume)  

    By pa2themd, May 3, 2004
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    • piisfish
    • May 3, 2004

74. My last 3 paraplegic skydives-from Friday 29th May  

    By Distabled, May 31, 2009
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    • Distabled
    • June 2, 2009

75. scam  

    By arogina, June 20, 2011
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    • pyrotech
    • June 21, 2011

76. Otter question for pilots  

    By funks, May 2, 2005
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    • bob.dino
    • May 5, 2005

77. 1st Jump on my own pack!  

    By Floats18, April 18, 2005
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    • stratostar
    • April 21, 2005

78. Some pics for those who can't read  

    By foremostin, June 25, 2003
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    • foremostin
    • June 26, 2003

79. B lisence requirements  

    By huka551, July 3, 2005
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    • kelpdiver
    • July 4, 2005

80. New AFF student! Yeah!  

    By mrbang, June 21, 2013
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    • rohicks
    • June 22, 2013

81. I need to slow down - help !  

    By jonno, April 20, 2010
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    • ChrisL
    • April 21, 2010

82. Who's still jumping?  

    By NoRules, December 5, 2005
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    • Pancake
    • December 6, 2005

83. Speed Skydiving Top Speed questions...  

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

84. Canopy Course  

    By Rstanley0312, April 30, 2012
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    • AggieDave
    • May 2, 2012

85. Uni or Skydiving???  

    By BirdBoi, November 15, 2005
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    • dropoutdave
    • November 17, 2005

86. You think you had a bad canopy ride?  

    By kallend, April 30, 2012
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • May 1, 2012

87. Arching  

    By willski52, September 10, 2006
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    • steveorino
    • September 11, 2006

88. Chris Lynch (Wingtips)  

    By Andybilly, June 5, 2006
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    • Pendragon
    • June 5, 2006

89. Turbine Aircraft Needed  

    By upndownshop, July 11, 2008
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    • upndownshop
    • July 29, 2008

90. Define "Hybrid".  

    By weegegirl, September 30, 2004
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    • darkwing
    • October 1, 2004

91. Are these guys legit?  

    By ChangoLanzao, December 15, 2008
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    • Pokerstar
    • December 16, 2008

92. unreported incidents...  

    By Glitch, March 6, 2007
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    • tombuch
    • March 6, 2007

93. "Shrimping" Parachute Failure Mode?  

    By redfax, May 4, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • May 5, 2006

94. TV Show Looking to License Skydiver Footage  

    By Rudetube, December 7, 2009
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    • pilotdave
    • December 7, 2009

95. What's your view on the NZ Skydive Diploma?  

    By ickleFish, August 20, 2004
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    • bigway
    • August 21, 2004

96. Looking for Scott Stilwell (Middletown, OH)  

    By Chris-Ottawa, February 7, 2014
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    • Chris-Ottawa
    • February 9, 2014

97. Skydive Radio #182 with Jeff Nebelkopf and Sita Lane is now available. Enjoy.  

    By diverds, November 14, 2012
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    • Joellercoaster
    • November 14, 2012

98. Love of risk?  

    By ghost47, January 2, 2009
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    • halorob
    • January 11, 2009

99. Licenses?  

    By ickleFish, May 30, 2003
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    • 174fps
    • May 30, 2003

100. Connecticut DZ?  

     By LeeroyJenkins, August 1, 2018
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     • DougH
     • August 6, 2018