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1. New cover page article  

   By lisamariewillbe, May 10, 2006
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   • lisamariewillbe
   • May 11, 2006

2. My first demo...  

   By Airman1270, May 8, 2006
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   • airtwardo
   • May 11, 2006

3. Yahoo has large formation on groups.yahoo.com  

   By tdog, May 10, 2006
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   • flyangel2
   • May 11, 2006

4. Info on Beech 99 gear up landing.  

   By diverdriver, May 9, 2006
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   • stratostar
   • May 10, 2006

5. 260 jumps/ vengence 150/ 1.4 loading   1 2

   By teason, May 7, 2006
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   • D22369
   • May 10, 2006

6. Brian Germain's Canopy Course  

   By NoRules, May 9, 2006
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   • Broke
   • May 10, 2006

7. Will you stop driving if....   1 2 3

   By piisfish, May 6, 2006
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   • Sky15
   • May 10, 2006

8. Manifest Software, POS  

   By Antigua, May 10, 2006
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   • gravitational
   • May 10, 2006

9. How to improve and execute precise turns. ?  

   By skrovi, May 8, 2006
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   • Mockingbird
   • May 10, 2006

10. golden knights  

    By bloody_trauma, May 6, 2006
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    • bloody_trauma
    • May 10, 2006

11. Pulling low (videographers)   1 2

    By matt1215, May 7, 2006
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    • Jethers203
    • May 9, 2006

12. Tracking Derby 5/6 at Lodi - How did it go?  

    By Elisha, May 8, 2006
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    • Elisha
    • May 9, 2006

13. My crazy legs is drivin' me Krazy!  

    By Zipp0, May 9, 2006
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    • popsjumper
    • May 9, 2006

14. Can he jump?  

    By colesmom, May 4, 2006
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    • Rick
    • May 9, 2006

15. More then 1 reserve chute?  

    By FlyingJarhead, May 6, 2006
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    • TrickyDicky
    • May 9, 2006

16. Kapowsin DZ transition  

    By cherokee, February 10, 2006
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    • cherokee
    • May 9, 2006

17. AFF and recurrency training   1 2

    By skyblueyes, May 8, 2006
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    • flyangel2
    • May 9, 2006

18. to much?  

    By elias123, May 7, 2006
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    • NickDG
    • May 9, 2006

19. The Bug Is Back!  

    By arni999, May 7, 2006
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    • jumpingjimmy
    • May 8, 2006

20. Sport Suicide - Discussion   1 2 3

    By kelpdiver, May 2, 2006
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    • steve1
    • May 8, 2006

21. Suggestions Needed  

    By scotts, May 6, 2006
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    • bob.dino
    • May 8, 2006

22. Completed and passed first IAF jump  

    By MrFreefall383, May 6, 2006
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    • DeNReN
    • May 7, 2006

23. Flag Jumps?  

    By popsjumper, April 25, 2006
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    • DA50
    • May 6, 2006

24. Suicides and Skydiving  

    By Mr17Hz, May 5, 2006
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    • slotperfect
    • May 6, 2006

25. FAA Decision   1 2 3 4

    By Safteyjest, April 25, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • May 6, 2006

26. What to do with old Parachutist and Skydiving magazines?  

    By ksjumper, May 3, 2006
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • May 6, 2006

27. looking for rickerby  

    By kimemerson, May 5, 2006
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    • kimemerson
    • May 5, 2006

28. Burning chute vid  

    By nnowakow, May 5, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • May 5, 2006

29. Rapelling from jump plane  

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

30. Parachute Wing Loading  

    By Quake120, May 5, 2006
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    • waltappel
    • May 5, 2006

31. Serious question about asking someone their experience level   1 2 3

    By ACMESkydiver, April 30, 2006
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    • zenkith
    • May 5, 2006

32. "Shrimping" Parachute Failure Mode?  

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

33. Wing Loadings - who is over?   1 2 3 4 5

    By jumpingjimmy, May 3, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • May 5, 2006

34. Packing time   1 2

    By shermanator, April 7, 2006
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    • packerboy
    • May 5, 2006

35. Pulling on chest Straps, ok?  

    By skrovi, May 4, 2006
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    • billvon
    • May 5, 2006

36. Optional Exit  

    By fpritchett64, May 4, 2006
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    • arai
    • May 5, 2006

37. Callapsing Canopy after landing  

    By TrickyDicky, May 2, 2006
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    • Eule
    • May 5, 2006

38. Dublin DVD credits   1 2

    By DavidKing, April 30, 2006
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    • skinnyshrek
    • May 5, 2006

39. AADs Scare Me   1 2 3 4 5

    By Zipp0, April 17, 2006
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    • airtwardo
    • May 4, 2006

40. New USPA Headquarters Open for Business  

    By 3331, May 4, 2006
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    • John4455
    • May 4, 2006

41. Danger Hours  

    By jonjonson, May 4, 2006
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    • jonjonson
    • May 4, 2006

42. My kids class  

    By point_code, May 2, 2006
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    • Flying_Penguin
    • May 4, 2006

43. Balloons  

    By jonjonson, May 2, 2006
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    • rat6666
    • May 4, 2006

44. Choosing The Size of Reserve to Buy...  

    By somethinelse, April 29, 2006
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    • tso-d_chris
    • May 4, 2006

45. spaceland!!!  

    By gofast_ER, March 18, 2006
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    • andy1
    • May 4, 2006

46. Telling your family   1 2

    By Akey, April 30, 2006
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    • peckerhead
    • May 4, 2006

47. flare height   1 2

    By leslieb, May 2, 2006
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    • LisaH
    • May 3, 2006

48. Video Editing Software  

    By arni999, May 3, 2006
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    • arni999
    • May 3, 2006

49. Re: Skydiving in Alaska  

    By Bigwallmaster, May 3, 2006
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    • Bigwallmaster
    • May 3, 2006

50. Fastest time to D licence  

    By WooHoo, May 1, 2006
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    • FlyinseivLP2
    • May 3, 2006

51. Problem with dropzone / operator   1 2 3

    By voltage, February 24, 2006
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    • akahntengri
    • May 3, 2006

52. How crowded is the airspace near you local DZ  

    By Broke, May 2, 2006
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    • popsjumper
    • May 3, 2006

53. Looking to Contact Competition Winner!!!!  

    By Cookie, May 2, 2006
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    • Squeak
    • May 3, 2006

54. Aircraft question   1 2

    By LisaH, April 26, 2006
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    • bob.dino
    • May 3, 2006

55. Dodgy DZ operator?  

    By akahntengri, May 2, 2006
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    • akahntengri
    • May 2, 2006

56. Jump After 19 Month Lay Off  

    By StearmanR985, May 2, 2006
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    • Andy9o8
    • May 2, 2006

57. Need escape or for escape?  

    By jumpslo, May 2, 2006
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    • Zipp0
    • May 2, 2006

58. WFFC 2006 aircraft.  

    By ChrisL, May 2, 2006
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    • ChrisL
    • May 2, 2006

59. Skydiving France  

    By meistwer, May 2, 2006
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    • meistwer
    • May 2, 2006

60. How high can you jump w\o supplemental oxygen?  

    By AEsco48, May 2, 2006
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    • tombuch
    • May 2, 2006

61. Jump 100   1 2 3

    By lisamariewillbe, April 23, 2006
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    • Orange1
    • May 2, 2006

62. Am I To Crap To Continue?  

    By arni999, May 1, 2006
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    • arni999
    • May 2, 2006

63. What is Flack packing? (edit: Flake)  

    By AEsco48, April 29, 2006
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    • ChrisL
    • May 2, 2006

64. reserve ride on a fresh repack ie. first jump  

    By steviejb, April 30, 2006
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    • usedtajump
    • May 2, 2006

65. Amazing Race  

    By Johnsisland, May 2, 2006
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    • kelpdiver
    • May 2, 2006

66. Cool New Repack Software.  

    By MrBrant, March 30, 2005
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    • Eule
    • May 2, 2006

67. tandem vs aff  

    By J321, April 27, 2006
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    • J321
    • May 1, 2006

68. Anyone watching Jet-A prices?   1 2

    By rmsmith, April 13, 2006
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    • scdrnr
    • May 1, 2006

69. Pack Volume - Sabre170  

    By Mac, May 1, 2006
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    • Mac
    • May 1, 2006

70. Trading Sex For D License (Was: Fastest time to D licence)  

    By AngelinaLewis, May 1, 2006
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    • slotperfect
    • May 1, 2006

71. Skmoke canisters  

    By leapdog, March 13, 2006
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    • leapdog
    • May 1, 2006

72. Tandem 3- minor problems  

    By MrFreefall383, April 30, 2006
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    • MrFreefall383
    • May 1, 2006

73. Fear Abatement   1 2 3 4

    By BrianSGermain, November 3, 2004
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    • yjumpinoz
    • May 1, 2006

74. Full of Freaking F*&%$'s  

    By flygirl719, May 1, 2006
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    • flygirl719
    • May 1, 2006

75. Door Fear...   1 2

    By Katherine, April 11, 2006
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    • aheavenlytiger
    • May 1, 2006

76. PRO Rating Quiz??  

    By 321seeya, March 28, 2005
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    • leapdog
    • May 1, 2006

77. Headdown tandem?   1 2

    By sammyc, April 26, 2006
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    • Scoop
    • May 1, 2006

78. Nice Joe Kittinger fotage  

    By georgechurchill, April 30, 2006
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    • homer
    • May 1, 2006

79. Signed off instructor!!  

    By rsmn17, April 17, 2006
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    • ripcords
    • May 1, 2006

80. What if you had to give up skydiving?   1 2 3

    By AFFI, January 20, 2006
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    • nbblood
    • April 30, 2006

81. Why can we just all get along?  

    By AFFI, April 27, 2006
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    • airtwardo
    • April 30, 2006

82. The question of age.  

    By rcarle, April 30, 2006
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    • packing_jarrett
    • April 30, 2006

83. How do Spec.Ops do it?   1 2

    By skrovi, April 27, 2006
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    • sgt_ludy
    • April 30, 2006

84. Polar Heart Rate Monitor with Cypres?  

    By AEsco48, April 30, 2006
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    • ntrprnr
    • April 30, 2006

85. Licensing Music for Tandem Videos  

    By tombuch, April 11, 2006
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    • Eule
    • April 30, 2006

86. Tandem or AFF for first jump   1 2

    By jumpinfarmer, April 19, 2006
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    • Cloudi
    • April 30, 2006

87. When was your first Off DZ Landing   1 2

    By adventurechick, April 27, 2006
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    • adrenalinejunki
    • April 30, 2006

88. Beer for my instructors?  

    By wildman2231, April 22, 2006
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    • ScottyInAus
    • April 30, 2006

89. Pack job fee  

    By SSQ, April 22, 2006
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    • phoenixlpr
    • April 29, 2006

90. 600 jumps in 24 hours by one man.   1 2 3

    By skydiverek, April 22, 2006
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    • jumpingjimmy
    • April 28, 2006

91. First Jump  

    By Zipp0, April 28, 2006
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    • airtwardo
    • April 28, 2006

92. No Reserve on the Ski Slope  

    By WooHoo, April 27, 2006
    • 15 replies
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    • steve1
    • April 28, 2006

93. Jeb Corliss Empire State Bldg jump attempt  

    By DeeZee, April 28, 2006
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    • slotperfect
    • April 28, 2006

94. Now what?  

    By adventurechick, April 27, 2006
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    • peek
    • April 28, 2006

95. Perceptions of your relatives changed, or same?   1 2

    By Mike111, April 23, 2006
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    • Eiley
    • April 28, 2006

96. I have a question about license numbers   1 2

    By Skymonkey13, April 22, 2006
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    • dbac
    • April 27, 2006

97. Opening riser covers for hop-n-pops   1 2

    By LearningTOfly, April 15, 2006
    • 27 replies
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    • Ragnarok
    • April 27, 2006

98. Very Happy Chap  

    By Brumby, April 27, 2006
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    • bigway
    • April 27, 2006

99. trouble with sit flying  

    By staysafe, April 24, 2006
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    • magnio
    • April 27, 2006

100. Packing "Must do's"   1 2 3

     By freq-fly, April 21, 2006
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     • peregrinerose
     • April 27, 2006