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1. Just took Scott Miller's course.   1 2

   By ntrprnr, July 15, 2006
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   • Meux
   • July 19, 2006

2. Should the riggers get confirmation from the producer that AAD reaaly had the maintenance?  

   By DZ_EPHESUS_TR, July 19, 2006
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   • DZ_EPHESUS_TR
   • July 19, 2006

3. What now?!  

   By bertusgeert, July 18, 2006
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   • popsjumper
   • July 19, 2006

4. Fort Riley Kansas  

   By SSGJOHNSON, July 18, 2006
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   • SSGJOHNSON
   • July 18, 2006

5. Beer license!  

   By DottieBear, July 18, 2006
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   • matthewcline
   • July 18, 2006

6. 50 bucks a jump for coahcing?   1 2 3 4 5

   By diverdriver, July 9, 2006
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   • packerboy
   • July 18, 2006

7. Smoke Jumpers  

   By SKYOCEAN, July 18, 2006
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   • DanDruff
   • July 18, 2006

8. America....Uh oh!!!  

   By bigway, July 18, 2006
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   • bigway
   • July 18, 2006

9. Surplus Chinese Parachute: $80!  

   By JohnRich, July 14, 2006
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   • riggerrob
   • July 18, 2006

10. Stolen gear in NoCal?  

    By johnsw71, July 13, 2006
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    • lummy
    • July 17, 2006

11. BOD Meeting Notes for July 2006  

    By MikeTJumps, July 15, 2006
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    • chutingstar
    • July 17, 2006

12. Lawsuit? What Lawsuit??  

    By ZigZagMarquis, July 17, 2006
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    • marks
    • July 17, 2006

13. SOS jumpers in IL, IN, IA and WI?  

    By kallend, July 13, 2006
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    • airtwardo
    • July 17, 2006

14. Is there anything I should know before my class tomorow im very very nervous  

    By Amy-P, July 14, 2006
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    • Zipp0
    • July 17, 2006

15. Where to jump on east coast  

    By ffp1974, July 17, 2006
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    • ffp1974
    • July 17, 2006

16. Is this possible?  

    By WooHoo, June 29, 2006
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    • smiler
    • July 17, 2006

17. What is up with this landing of the wingsuit last summer?  

    By bigway, July 14, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • July 17, 2006

18. DZ Reopens with USPA Help  

    By 3331, July 15, 2006
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    • bob.dino
    • July 16, 2006

19. 2007 USPA Nationals  

    By kallend, July 16, 2006
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    • kallend
    • July 16, 2006

20. Roads more dangerous than skydiving??????   1 2 3

    By kevinwhelan, July 14, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • July 16, 2006

21. How big/how old to safely go tandem  

    By Lindsey, July 16, 2006
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    • karlm
    • July 16, 2006

22. just a fun skydiving story  

    By DSE, July 7, 2006
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    • Cloudi
    • July 16, 2006

23. pro track vertical speeds in relation to horizontal speed  

    By billyg23, July 15, 2006
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    • JohnMitchell
    • July 16, 2006

24. Losing wedding ring in freefall?   1 2

    By Linas120, July 12, 2006
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    • freelyflyn71
    • July 16, 2006

25. Rig as hand luggage on RyanAir ?   1 2

    By bdev, May 26, 2004
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    • darrenspooner
    • July 15, 2006

26. aff at mile high in longmont  

    By tomvailco, July 15, 2006
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    • tomvailco
    • July 15, 2006

27. Firefly suits - Rumor mill going a little crazy  

    By Fireflyunltd, July 15, 2006
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    • Fireflyunltd
    • July 15, 2006

28. Swimmers Ear  

    By adventurechick, July 9, 2006
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    • mangledspoon
    • July 15, 2006

29. Skydiver + inflatable penguin on front page of BBC News website  

    By cpoxon, July 14, 2006
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    • lisamariewillbe
    • July 15, 2006

30. What should i wear when i go (jeans and a t-shirt)  

    By Amy-P, July 14, 2006
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    • sunshine
    • July 15, 2006

31. first time skydiver going tomorow static line very nervous  

    By Amy-P, July 14, 2006
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    • Hawkins121
    • July 14, 2006

32. night jumps  

    By snafuhere, July 10, 2006
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • July 14, 2006

33. Robin Heid on Jumper Retention   1 2 3 4

    By Airman1270, June 29, 2006
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    • Airman1270
    • July 14, 2006

34. Elsinore and Smoke for this Weekend  

    By mbondvegas, July 14, 2006
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    • mbondvegas
    • July 14, 2006

35. Ottawa, ontaro  

    By flr169, July 14, 2006
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    • flr169
    • July 14, 2006

36. Geezers set TX record   1 2

    By kallend, July 11, 2006
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    • smooth
    • July 14, 2006

37. How long it takes to drive from SkyVenture Orlando to Skydive Deland?  

    By georgerussia, July 14, 2006
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    • georgerussia
    • July 14, 2006

38. Leg strap pain   1 2

    By SKYOCEAN, July 11, 2006
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    • bob.dino
    • July 14, 2006

39. Letting go of the door for the LAST time...   1 2

    By AFFI, July 10, 2006
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    • AFFI
    • July 14, 2006

40. When skydiving is more than skydiving   1 2

    By veri, July 10, 2006
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    • freeflyit
    • July 14, 2006

41. My First Jump Last Sunday  

    By TheCapt, July 13, 2006
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    • mark
    • July 13, 2006

42. Perris, Iron Crank  

    By ZigZagMarquis, July 7, 2006
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    • bob.dino
    • July 13, 2006

43. Anvil Brothers at WFFC  

    By BIGUN, July 12, 2006
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    • FireMedicJumper
    • July 13, 2006

44. Leo da Vinci or someone else?  

    By fruitmedley, July 12, 2006
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    • airtimebabe24
    • July 13, 2006

45. A tandem master from Ireland injured at Empuriabrava ?  

    By kevinwhelan, July 13, 2006
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    • kevinwhelan
    • July 13, 2006

46. PACKING REVISITED   1 2

    By MotherGoose, July 11, 2006
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    • littlejohn
    • July 13, 2006

47. Ballpark, how long does ground school take?  

    By AEsco48, July 8, 2006
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    • meatbomb
    • July 13, 2006

48. Excellant WAFFO response to "...perfectly good airplane?"  

    By SUPERConnie, July 10, 2006
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    • rasmack
    • July 13, 2006

49. Skydiving Web Page Designing  

    By pacncathyjr, June 30, 2006
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    • AFFI
    • July 13, 2006

50. THOTS ON THE DIPLOMA IN COMMERCIAL SKYDIVING  

    By sight_burner, January 27, 2005
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    • miss3sixty
    • July 13, 2006

51. personal skydiving high  

    By micro, July 12, 2006
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    • airtwardo
    • July 12, 2006

52. How to learn head down..  

    By AlethiaJ, July 12, 2006
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    • AlethiaJ
    • July 12, 2006

53. This is gonna be a stupid question  

    By SKYOCEAN, July 11, 2006
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    • JohnMitchell
    • July 12, 2006

54. Requirements for a "C" License  

    By Mostly_Harmless, July 10, 2006
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    • Mostly_Harmless
    • July 12, 2006

55. Graduated AFF  

    By JoeG, July 10, 2006
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    • JoeG
    • July 11, 2006

56. Retired from AFF ..anyone else?  

    By Sky15, July 11, 2006
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • July 11, 2006

57. How long should it take to get price quote for a complete rig from a well known dealer?  

    By DZ_EPHESUS_TR, July 11, 2006
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    • DZ_EPHESUS_TR
    • July 11, 2006

58. Packing   1 2

    By jacketsdb23, July 9, 2006
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    • packerboy
    • July 11, 2006

59. Interesting Beer Rules  

    By Skyliber, July 9, 2006
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    • uponone
    • July 11, 2006

60. Flying vs. Falling   1 2

    By adventurechick, July 7, 2006
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    • packerboy
    • July 11, 2006

61. Hand signs...  

    By Skyliber, June 7, 2006
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    • Skyliber
    • July 11, 2006

62. Bill Booth's Three Rings Inspire "Mainstream" Fashion  

    By tdog, July 8, 2006
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    • ltdiver
    • July 11, 2006

63. Recommended canopies for skysurfing  

    By air8me, July 10, 2006
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    • air8me
    • July 10, 2006

64. What's it like to be a parent and skydiver?   1 2

    By shaiziel, June 26, 2006
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    • murrays
    • July 10, 2006

65. Skydiving in Costa Rica  

    By VerticalRush, July 9, 2006
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    • VerticalRush
    • July 9, 2006

66. accuracy related site  

    By -freedom-, July 8, 2006
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    • -freedom-
    • July 9, 2006

67. If you could design the perfect rig...   1 2 3

    By ntrprnr, June 25, 2006
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    • diablopilot
    • July 9, 2006

68. Where have all the July 4 demos gone?  

    By itllclear, July 5, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • July 9, 2006

69. need info to start jumping  

    By pantablo, July 4, 2006
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    • pantablo
    • July 9, 2006

70. A tandem jump they won't soon forget!  

    By katzurki, July 6, 2006
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    • Airgazm
    • July 8, 2006

71. California Central Valley  

    By atsaubrey, July 8, 2006
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    • atsaubrey
    • July 8, 2006

72. Skydive graphic?  

    By DSE, July 7, 2006
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    • DSE
    • July 7, 2006

73. buying secondhand rig from us?  

    By joeylad, July 7, 2006
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    • joeylad
    • July 7, 2006

74. I'm on the CANADA TEAM! + Updates of Guy Wright Bigway camp   1 2 3

    By mdrejhon, June 22, 2006
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    • wildWilly
    • July 7, 2006

75. parents agreement... help!   1 2 3

    By fichmant, July 4, 2006
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    • bigway
    • July 7, 2006

76. Chute didn't open... whuffo remark   1 2

    By packerboy, July 4, 2006
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    • popsjumper
    • July 7, 2006

77. Society and Skydiving Related Injuries   1 2

    By scaryshari, July 4, 2006
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    • cptchaos
    • July 7, 2006

78. Traveling with gear in Europe  

    By SHem, July 7, 2006
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    • LawnDart21
    • July 7, 2006

79. New Ownership and policies at Bay Area Skydiving  

    By Krusin, July 7, 2006
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    • Krusin
    • July 7, 2006

80. What about my medical certificate?!  

    By Dustyke, July 6, 2006
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    • skyblu3
    • July 7, 2006

81. All or nothing...  

    By Carver, July 6, 2006
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    • Cloudi
    • July 7, 2006

82. Is Walt Shearer still around?  

    By MikePelkey, July 7, 2006
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    • MikePelkey
    • July 7, 2006

83. WFFC - What's going on?   1 2 3 4 10

    By sangiro, June 21, 2006
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    • Deuce
    • July 7, 2006

84. Return to Jumping following PTSD - Advice  

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

85. Jumping with RW jump suit  

    By skrovi, June 29, 2006
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    • Hambone
    • July 6, 2006

86. 100th Jump into the "Darkside?"   1 2

    By flygirl719, June 27, 2006
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    • flygirl1
    • July 6, 2006

87. Newbie Question  

    By Cokie00, July 5, 2006
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    • BIGUN
    • July 6, 2006

88. Landing a Hybrid Canopy  

    By JAGOZ, July 5, 2006
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • July 6, 2006

89. dizzyness after jump  

    By coolshoes, July 5, 2006
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    • popsjumper
    • July 6, 2006

90. Sending rigs by courier in the UK  

    By apb, July 3, 2006
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    • apb
    • July 5, 2006

91. Guess what I got today!   1 2

    By yamtx73, June 22, 2006
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    • darrenspooner
    • July 5, 2006

92. DZ where tandems open at 3000 feet  

    By buzi, June 26, 2006
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    • diablopilot
    • July 5, 2006

93. Radio Oxford (UK) Skydiving Interview 5 July 06  

    By skykittykat, July 4, 2006
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    • skykittykat
    • July 4, 2006

94. European freefly licences  

    By skyblu3, June 28, 2006
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    • TrickyDicky
    • July 4, 2006

95. Be careful when landing in tall grass  

    By Broke, June 30, 2006
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    • Joellercoaster
    • July 4, 2006

96. ok, now certified  

    By FlyingJarhead, July 2, 2006
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    • FlyingJarhead
    • July 4, 2006

97. Krueger Thunderbolt Skydiving Jumpsuit?  

    By sburkart, July 2, 2006
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    • sburkart
    • July 3, 2006

98. HELP on SKYDIVING in CHINA!!  

    By meghankelly, July 3, 2006
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    • meghankelly
    • July 3, 2006

99. Oklahoma - Anyone know about skydiving operations in Goldsby?  

    By shaiziel, July 3, 2006
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    • shaiziel
    • July 3, 2006

100. Atlanta-area jumpers:  

     By Gary73, June 27, 2006
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     • popsjumper
     • July 3, 2006