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1. resource for DMO jumps  

   By steveorino, February 7, 2016
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   • dpreguy
   • February 24, 2016

2. SOS jumps in CA??  

   By propacker, April 12, 2010
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   • kallend
   • April 18, 2010

3. Finally met my return goal  

   By SmoothAl, December 1, 2008
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   • SmoothAl
   • December 4, 2008

4. Landing a wingsuit letdown  

   By bigway, October 21, 2005
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   • CanuckInUSA
   • October 24, 2005

5. Florida Skydivers  

   By skyflychris, September 8, 2005
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   • happythoughts
   • September 10, 2005

6. Traveling with a Hook Knife?  

   By matttrudeau, November 28, 2002
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   • rgoper
   • November 29, 2002

7. Skydiving companion iPhone app  

   By JaiDiver, February 21, 2016
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   • gowlerk
   • February 23, 2016

8. Need your opinion!  

   By jrouse, December 4, 2012
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   • slotperfect
   • December 6, 2012

9. Why people skydive - Article  

   By leandercool, March 15, 2012
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   • mutumbo
   • March 20, 2012

10. Reserve Canopy descent to landing?  

    By cjsitfly, December 2, 2008
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    • Andy9o8
    • December 4, 2008

11. Jump 42 turns into my first chop  

    By atsaubrey, August 8, 2004
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    • SkiD_PL8
    • August 9, 2004

12. Video for Beginners  

    By darshnet, March 14, 2004
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    • christelsabine
    • March 15, 2004

13. Skydiving on TV  

    By Frodo, May 5, 2003
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    • slayer21016
    • May 5, 2003

14. Fast opening parachute  

    By Neuling, June 14, 2013
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    • chuteshack
    • June 17, 2013

15. "Blackhawk Down" and Skydiving  

    By JohnWeiss, March 25, 2013
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    • MikeJD
    • March 27, 2013

16. Comedy of Errors  

    By Bradley77, August 21, 2006
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    • Daane
    • August 21, 2006

17. Insurance  

    By thezephr, June 29, 2005
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    • white_falcon
    • June 29, 2005

18. Any news on the Texas Record ?  

    By kallend, August 17, 2003
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    • jumperconway
    • August 18, 2003

19. Jump Today After 10 Months Off...?  

    By StearmanR985, August 27, 2005
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    • Nickkk
    • September 9, 2005

20. Where do I find an airplane for Rent?  

    By clint, January 18, 2004
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    • clint
    • January 20, 2004

21. Cancer Survivor Record Jump  

    By jetfuelbabe, May 2, 2003
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    • greenlightgirl
    • May 5, 2003

22. Smoke Jumpers!!  

    By NegroKarlezi, May 22, 2018
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    • jackwallace
    • May 25, 2018

23. Skydiving US Military Personnel in Germany  

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

24. UK tax on rig  

    By ianwright, February 24, 2005
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    • ianwright
    • February 25, 2005

25. Packing drunk...  

    By skydivejersey, August 15, 2003
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    • D22369
    • August 18, 2003

26. Barometric pressure changes  

    By skycoach, March 24, 2003
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    • airgord
    • March 25, 2003

27. From USPA  

    By 3331, July 16, 2020
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    • 3331
    • July 20, 2020

28. DOT Issues Favorable Opinion on Skydiving Taxes  

    By 3331, January 11, 2014
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    • grimmie
    • January 21, 2014

29. A License Check Dive  

    By AFFI, February 5, 2009
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    • AFFI
    • February 6, 2009

30. Coach rating evaluation jump. Great!  

    By Marios, September 24, 2007
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    • Marios
    • September 26, 2007

31. Help needed ASAP-uni club  

    By gunit, March 12, 2004
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    • samhussey
    • March 14, 2004

32. 1st Tandem Feeling Nauseous  

    By SPUDS, August 11, 2020
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    • adagen
    • August 16, 2020

33. Roll up door for Cessna 206 (STC)  

    By oLIVE, November 9, 2022
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    • JoeWeber
    • November 19, 2022

34. magazines?  

    By LVjayhawk15, November 25, 2012
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    • MikeJD
    • December 5, 2012

35. Best place to get a few turbines for a one week event?  

    By Chris_K, June 27, 2011
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    • Chris_K
    • June 28, 2011

36. Passed AFF  

    By 5w0rdsharky, June 12, 2007
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    • Yossarian
    • June 13, 2007

37. Low pull by Redbull Demo Team member, any guesses on the altitude?  

    By grue, October 23, 2005
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    • TomAiello
    • October 23, 2005

38. Looking for A license/ CRW coach @ Perris  

    By HydroGuy, February 22, 2005
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    • skyyhi
    • February 25, 2005

39. AFF or AFP?  

    By flycoop, September 11, 2013
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    • flycoop
    • September 11, 2013

40. dropzones??  

    By swoopfly, August 24, 2010
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    • Beachbum
    • August 25, 2010

41. Downsizing 190 to 170?  

    By Ericmerica, April 14, 2010
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    • virgin-burner
    • April 15, 2010

42. Canopy size?  

    By Darryn, April 6, 2005
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    • upndownshop
    • April 7, 2005

43. Used tandem Equipment !  

    By Skyzot, March 9, 2004
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    • burbleflyer
    • March 13, 2004

44. Mullins Super King Air is going to Taft for Winter  

    By AndyAnderson, October 14, 2003
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    • drakeshelby
    • October 15, 2003

45. A TERRIFIC DAY AT THE DZ…THANKS Y’ALL  

    By GLIDEANGLE, February 5, 2008
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    • poe62
    • February 6, 2008

46. Winter Closings and AFF  

    By ryan_d_sucks, October 4, 2006
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    • MarkM
    • October 5, 2006

47. Tandem master line entanglement ????  

    By Ladybug, March 1, 2006
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    • rbanfield
    • March 2, 2006

48. Vintage jumpsuits  

    By airdrop, January 20, 2016
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    • FastRon
    • February 10, 2016

49. WHUFFO  

    By richardd, August 16, 2003
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    • Blahr
    • August 17, 2003

50. D License  

    By kmzamani, August 11, 2020
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    • ufk22
    • October 15, 2020

51. What is the best book or training video would you recommend  

    By Safelandings, September 6, 2013
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    • wicodefly
    • September 11, 2013

52. Coming Back After an Injury  

    By GentleTiger, September 19, 2004
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    • CanuckInUSA
    • September 20, 2004

53. How should we look out for new jumpers? (from the AFF thread)  

    By DougH, August 2, 2007
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    • desertsky
    • August 4, 2007

54. going in  

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

55. Is this a gooddeal?  

    By aquasky, April 6, 2005
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    • bigway
    • April 7, 2005

56. bonjour  

    By frenchcloud, January 19, 2004
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    • Remster
    • January 19, 2004

57. flash skydive xmas tree-  

    By smiles, December 9, 2003
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    • FunBobby
    • December 13, 2003

58. big drop zones ion west coast  

    By cjam, October 12, 2003
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    • mjosparky
    • October 15, 2003

59. SL/IAD rating  

    By BHawks, January 25, 2010
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    • kmills0705
    • January 26, 2010

60. dropzone near augusta, 1st tandem, for 51 yr. old mom  

    By georgiamomof3, June 23, 2009
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    • The_Don
    • June 24, 2009

61. How to push myself to register a slot in the plane..  

    By Pit76, August 24, 2017
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    • dthames
    • September 25, 2017

62. Skydive Radio #140 with the US Army Golden Knights is now available for downolad. Enjoy.  

    By diverds, January 15, 2011
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    • Mr17Hz
    • January 18, 2011

63. Skydiving magazine  

    By Katrinka, January 25, 2010
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    • chasN66AD
    • January 26, 2010

64. AFF no more!  

    By siddacious, November 20, 2006
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    • pfloyd
    • November 21, 2006

65. writing a paper on.....  

    By flailmonkey2, October 29, 2004
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    • flailmonkey2
    • November 1, 2004

66. OH MY GAWD  

    By IMALSUTIGERFAN, June 21, 2009
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    • IMALSUTIGERFAN
    • June 22, 2009

67. I need help with a predicament  

    By misterpickles, November 26, 2007
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    • jakee
    • November 26, 2007

68. Chris Colwell (Deland mid-air collision) Benefit Raffle  

    By SkySlut, April 30, 2003
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    • SkySlut
    • May 3, 2003

69. Jr Accuracy comp  

    By Hairy_Haggis, August 5, 2008
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    • Hairy_Haggis
    • August 6, 2008

70. Dropzone Unknown article--Other Rescue-related Skydiving?  

    By jumpnaked69, February 28, 2006
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    • sundevil777
    • March 1, 2006

71. Can I jump (tandem) with a sprained finger?  

    By Addicks, October 21, 2005
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    • ccowden
    • October 21, 2005

72. Importance of a D license?  

    By Jib, June 14, 2003
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    • robskydiv
    • June 16, 2003

73. newbie(ish) needs some advice after dislocation!  

    By davvy, May 13, 2005
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    • GeorgeOrwell
    • May 20, 2005

74. Fast climbing 182  

    By Dutton, June 10, 2013
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    • Trafficdiver
    • June 11, 2013

75. Skydive Venezuela (Higuerote) No Docs  

    By cshieldsx, June 4, 2011
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    • cshieldsx
    • June 25, 2011

76. ground launching  

    By mike100, April 12, 2010
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    • freakboy066
    • April 14, 2010

77. Finally going for real this time :)  

    By afraidofheights, August 17, 2006
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    • afraidofheights
    • August 18, 2006

78. Ever done a demo jump into a university/college event?  

    By Hazarrd, February 11, 2004
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    • airtwardo
    • February 12, 2004

79. When is a Manufacturer required to inform people about a defect?  

    By Rdutch, May 2, 2003
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    • billvon
    • May 2, 2003

80. Where do i find canopy data?!!  

    By bherrick, March 27, 2011
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    • mjosparky
    • April 7, 2011

81. How to get license in Arkansas?  

    By gsxrplib, October 23, 2010
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    • shropshire
    • October 24, 2010

82. Piper Lance as Jump Plane?  

    By mrpilotman, April 15, 2009
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    • MajorDad
    • April 16, 2009

83. AFF 1  

    By rane, January 9, 2007
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    • Digitalmafia
    • January 10, 2007

84. Vince Vaughn's Tandem  

    By Zymurdoo, August 21, 2010
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    • PhreeZone
    • August 22, 2010

85. Ground launching for beginers  

    By northcave, September 19, 2007
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    • DesertDevil
    • September 24, 2007

86. Cup and Saucer anyone ? Anyone ??  

    By Cornholio, January 24, 2003
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    • flyhi
    • January 25, 2003

87. Night Jumps and Sticky Tape  

    By MarianS, September 23, 2007
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    • MarianS
    • September 24, 2007

88. sunset  

    By gofast_ER, May 22, 2006
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    • Broke
    • May 23, 2006

89. question regarding parasail canopies  

    By blewaway5, January 24, 2003
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    • blewaway5
    • January 24, 2003

90. WWII paratrooper veteran makes first jump ... in 2014  

    By JeffCa, May 26, 2014
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    • labrys
    • May 27, 2014

91. Adrenaline ... (any doctors out there?)  

    By Orange1, January 12, 2006
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    • Stumpy
    • January 13, 2006

92. Freefly Clowns Chronicle Videos?!?! Where to get new copies.  

    By mysky, September 5, 2005
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    • mysky
    • September 7, 2005

93. Video hosting  

    By frankiebrina, February 11, 2004
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    • frankiebrina
    • February 12, 2004

94. Fuji FA 200-180 as a Jump-Plane  

    By Maxx, August 6, 2009
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    • e_nevett
    • January 21, 2010

95. First Rig  

    By baseknut, June 9, 2007
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    • gofast_ER
    • June 10, 2007

96. Alaska Jon  

    By Dan, January 15, 2004
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    • johnny1488
    • January 16, 2004

97. My wheelchair is oiled, what do I need?  

    By Rebel, June 13, 2003
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    • Blahr
    • June 14, 2003

98. Locations to Jump from a Hot Air Baloon  

    By Jimmyjimjam, January 19, 2016
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    • Pobrause
    • January 21, 2016

99. looking to work at a drop zone to pay for last 12 jumps to get a lic  

    By tony202, January 18, 2010
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    • davelepka
    • January 21, 2010

100. Completed AFF Lvl 3 & 4 (video)  

     By rohicks, March 8, 2013
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     • RyanFYF
     • March 13, 2013