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1. How much to tip for my AFF course???  

   By Terminal-V, October 5, 2004
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   • skybill
   • October 6, 2004

2. Saw a funny ad today.....  

   By WrongWay, October 6, 2004
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   • WrongWay
   • October 6, 2004

3. The "First Person Down" Rule   1 2

   By Breezejunky, October 1, 2004
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   • skybill
   • October 6, 2004

4. That's what it's all about!  

   By Scottyb, October 2, 2004
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   • alcarterra
   • October 5, 2004

5. How much can a booty hold?  

   By 2fat2fly, October 5, 2004
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   • 2fat2fly
   • October 5, 2004

6. Suggestions for having school pay for collegiates  

   By Hazarrd, October 2, 2004
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   • rehmwa
   • October 5, 2004

7. Whose a Z-Hills Regular?  

   By justaflygirl, October 5, 2004
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   • justaflygirl
   • October 5, 2004

8. I've given up the sport, where can I advertise my gear?  

   By aztechalo, October 1, 2004
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   • StevePhelps
   • October 5, 2004

9. What makes a good tandem student?  

   By Spudmuffin, October 4, 2004
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   • tigra
   • October 5, 2004

10. Magic  

    By pkasdorf, October 4, 2004
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    • pkasdorf
    • October 5, 2004

11. Capital Commentary - October issue  

    By BillyVance, October 4, 2004
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    • Zenister
    • October 5, 2004

12. Would Like to welcome Justaflygirl to the Cutaway Club!  

    By 321seeya, October 3, 2004
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    • HeatherB
    • October 4, 2004

13. What's the lifespan of a cypress?  

    By aztechalo, October 4, 2004
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    • mark
    • October 4, 2004

14. A Jumper suing a DZ. Should other DZ's ban this jumper?   1 2

    By ypelchat, September 28, 2004
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    • kallend
    • October 4, 2004

15. Ft Huachuca  

    By RTC, October 4, 2004
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    • RTC
    • October 4, 2004

16. Press Clips - Parachutists decend on Moab  

    By PhreeZone, October 3, 2004
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    • PhreeZone
    • October 3, 2004

17. Crazy newbie question?!  

    By Jasper, October 1, 2004
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    • Tonto
    • October 3, 2004

18. 400 Way... it's gonna happen sooner or later.  

    By packerboy, October 1, 2004
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    • mjosparky
    • October 3, 2004

19. annual renewing question  

    By dropzonefool, October 1, 2004
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    • slotperfect
    • October 2, 2004

20. Wings Container Question  

    By javip82, October 2, 2004
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    • javip82
    • October 2, 2004

21. Press Clip: Missy Nelson in the Black Table  

    By ChasingBlueSky, September 30, 2004
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    • ccowden
    • October 2, 2004

22. Nationals 2004 -- Press Clips  

    By quade, October 1, 2004
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    • tbrown
    • October 2, 2004

23. Who is going to Belize in February?  

    By MuffDiver, October 2, 2004
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    • MuffDiver
    • October 2, 2004

24. why no US C130? or C141 or C17??   1 2

    By Praetorian, October 1, 2004
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    • LouDiamond
    • October 2, 2004

25. priceless  

    By loumeinhart, October 1, 2004
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    • pilotdave
    • October 2, 2004

26. NIGHT JUMPS!!!   1 2

    By skyhighkiy, September 29, 2004
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    • skyhighkiy
    • October 1, 2004

27. What is the Standard for Pie?  

    By catfishhunter, October 1, 2004
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    • davidlayne
    • October 1, 2004

28. Define "Hybrid".  

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

29. What is the worst reason for buying a canopy thats maybe a bit to advanced\small for you  

    By j3zz, September 30, 2004
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    • wmw999
    • October 1, 2004

30. New Skydiving Video   1 2

    By mccordia, September 21, 2004
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    • PhreeZone
    • October 1, 2004

31. cost for deland bunkhouse?????  

    By Terminal-V, October 1, 2004
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    • Terminal-V
    • October 1, 2004

32. still excited?  

    By justchrisdsp, October 1, 2004
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    • justchrisdsp
    • October 1, 2004

33. Skydive Flagstaff  

    By bbarnhouse, September 27, 2004
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    • GraficO
    • October 1, 2004

34. Wind tunnel - fear of height?  

    By rainman, September 29, 2004
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    • rainman
    • October 1, 2004

35. Stupid Newbie Questions  

    By UKKid35, September 29, 2004
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    • dropzonefool
    • October 1, 2004

36. Away from the sport.  

    By kinney29, September 30, 2004
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    • UKKid35
    • October 1, 2004

37. Abridged education for a jumpers spouse...  

    By justaflygirl, September 30, 2004
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    • tombuch
    • September 30, 2004

38. Cessna 182 --- supercharged  

    By RMURRAY, September 29, 2004
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    • billvon
    • September 30, 2004

39. which is better windtunnel or jumping ?   1 2 3

    By DOCsa, September 27, 2004
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    • craig_b
    • September 30, 2004

40. Effects of Skydiving  

    By JasonCT13, September 29, 2004
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    • skydver
    • September 30, 2004

41. a tough one...  

    By groundpounder, September 29, 2004
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    • dubbayab
    • September 30, 2004

42. Insurance  

    By tazpd, September 28, 2004
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    • WildBill
    • September 29, 2004

43. Back in the air! A few questions also.  

    By Brian425, September 29, 2004
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    • WILDBILLAQR
    • September 29, 2004

44. creative fill in the blank  

    By grlsgotalot2lrn, September 29, 2004
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    • grlsgotalot2lrn
    • September 29, 2004

45. Any reports from Florida DZs after hurricane?  

    By dreamsville, September 27, 2004
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    • kallen
    • September 29, 2004

46. Descent rate/injury  

    By jmidgley, September 28, 2004
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    • mjosparky
    • September 29, 2004

47. PAC 750XL: Pros and Cons   1 2

    By flyhi, September 28, 2004
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    • gjhdiver
    • September 29, 2004

48. Does My Bum Look Big In This?  

    By Jumpmunki, September 29, 2004
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    • Jumpmunki
    • September 29, 2004

49. going as a group to the Wind tunnell ?  

    By DOCsa, September 28, 2004
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    • justdumi
    • September 29, 2004

50. Deploying in a sit  

    By ladyskydiver, September 27, 2004
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    • Tonto
    • September 29, 2004

51. Emerald Coast Skydiving after Ivan?  

    By PsychoBob, September 24, 2004
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    • skygirlpc
    • September 28, 2004

52. Imax Skydiving Movie  

    By docjohn, September 15, 2004
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    • LouDiamond
    • September 28, 2004

53. Do most dropzones allow solo cesna jumps?  

    By flyinmedic, September 27, 2004
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    • skyhighkiy
    • September 28, 2004

54. Wave lift visible in clouds ?  

    By XWuffo, September 27, 2004
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    • riggerrob
    • September 28, 2004

55. Leigh Ainsworth - Camera woman NZ  

    By LEAR, September 28, 2004
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    • LEAR
    • September 28, 2004

56. Who has lurked a Herc load?  

    By pa2themd, September 27, 2004
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    • karlm
    • September 28, 2004

57. How Much Do Instructors Make?  

    By Muppetdog, September 27, 2004
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    • krayzskydiver
    • September 28, 2004

58. Horny Guerilla on Non-Freefly gear  

    By Fireflyer, September 27, 2004
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    • wmw999
    • September 28, 2004

59. "I jumped in the 70s so I'll be OK"  

    By teason, September 24, 2004
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    • wmw999
    • September 28, 2004

60. "You can do everything right and still die in this sport".   1 2 3

    By Spatula, September 15, 2004
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    • mjosparky
    • September 28, 2004

61. School Colors  

    By BlueSBDeath, September 26, 2004
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    • sky_chica
    • September 27, 2004

62. 2nd Jump, Starting AFF  

    By AggieDale08, September 27, 2004
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    • tspillers
    • September 27, 2004

63. Anyone know of Neptune upgrades? (max fall rate)  

    By skyhighkiy, September 27, 2004
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    • pilotdave
    • September 27, 2004

64. After a reserve repack I look at my card and....   1 2

    By 321seeya, September 25, 2004
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    • f1shlips
    • September 27, 2004

65. Where to go for AFF: SDU, Deland, Zhills, ETC   1 2

    By Terminal-V, September 18, 2004
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    • mattjw916
    • September 27, 2004

66. New News: Olympic Committee voted Skydiving down (again)  

    By ltdiver, September 21, 2004
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    • mr2mk1g
    • September 27, 2004

67. Sponsorship And What I Want To Do   1 2

    By Jumpmunki, September 22, 2004
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    • Ncrowe
    • September 27, 2004

68. Is There Any One Out There Who Has Not Been Hurt Sky Diving?   1 2 3

    By Muppetdog, September 5, 2004
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    • blueshrew
    • September 27, 2004

69. Of all the people...  

    By atsaubrey, September 27, 2004
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    • skyyhi
    • September 27, 2004

70. please give me a thoughhful answer  

    By grlsgotalot2lrn, September 19, 2004
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    • grlsgotalot2lrn
    • September 27, 2004

71. I hate that my injury is giving skydiving a bad name...   1 2

    By Jeth, September 23, 2004
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    • KATO33
    • September 26, 2004

72. Could it be a bad thing?  

    By justaflygirl, September 25, 2004
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    • gravityizsexy
    • September 26, 2004

73. Skydiving-the last 10 years   1 2

    By dz-dog, September 20, 2004
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    • PhreeZone
    • September 25, 2004

74. Saw video of a guy jumping w/o rig!!   1 2

    By skydivingdutch, September 14, 2004
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    • ernokaikkonen
    • September 25, 2004

75. what would do if custom officer insist to check your chute?  

    By SheeToh, September 19, 2004
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    • teason
    • September 24, 2004

76. Another Judging SNAFU?  

    By gemini, September 23, 2004
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    • Trent
    • September 24, 2004

77. spinning opening  

    By EricaH, September 14, 2004
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    • EricaH
    • September 24, 2004

78. Synchronicity  

    By CSpenceFLY, September 21, 2004
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    • mouth
    • September 24, 2004

79. DeLand Majik Rocks Big Time!!  

    By dianadiver, September 23, 2004
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    • pilotdave
    • September 24, 2004

80. And the Gold Medal goes to...  

    By lauras, September 23, 2004
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    • marcandalysse
    • September 23, 2004

81. Backing in on a 104 way   1 2 3

    By billvon, September 20, 2004
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    • flyangel2
    • September 23, 2004

82. wanna jump, but am broke  

    By chineseknife, September 17, 2004
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    • flyangel2
    • September 23, 2004

83. First jump mal in Toronto  

    By packerboy, September 22, 2004
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    • Jumpmunki
    • September 23, 2004

84. Jump at the Ranch? PLEASE HELP!!!  

    By WeakMindedFool, September 22, 2004
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    • WeakMindedFool
    • September 22, 2004

85. Contradiction for money?  

    By Praetorian, September 14, 2004
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    • StevePhelps
    • September 22, 2004

86. wind tunnels in the carolinas  

    By grlsgotalot2lrn, September 22, 2004
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    • grlsgotalot2lrn
    • September 22, 2004

87. Skydive Chicago  

    By FlyinTiki, September 22, 2004
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    • FlyinTiki
    • September 22, 2004

88. Bringing loved ones into the sport  

    By gravityizsexy, September 20, 2004
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    • steve1
    • September 22, 2004

89. Zero-P Praise report  

    By Airman1270, September 17, 2004
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    • PhreeZone
    • September 21, 2004

90. Should "hook" turns be banned at demos?   1 2

    By hottamaly, September 16, 2004
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    • freeflydrew
    • September 21, 2004

91. Which russian plane was approved for use in US?  

    By BlindBrick, September 20, 2004
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    • mr2mk1g
    • September 21, 2004

92. Professional Demo  

    By wrightskyguy, September 20, 2004
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    • airtwardo
    • September 21, 2004

93. what should i try to learn from my second tandem  

    By grlsgotalot2lrn, September 20, 2004
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    • bodypilot1
    • September 20, 2004

94. issues  

    By grlsgotalot2lrn, September 20, 2004
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    • AggieDave
    • September 20, 2004

95. Coming Back After an Injury  

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

96. Name for new canopy  

    By skajdajver, September 20, 2004
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    • skajdajver
    • September 20, 2004

97. Wind tunnel time?  

    By kamih, September 17, 2004
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    • nigel99
    • September 20, 2004

98. 1st Rig  

    By skydude2000, September 19, 2004
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    • skydude2000
    • September 19, 2004

99. CAYENNE? Anybody.....  

    By ntainjohnp_ace, September 19, 2004
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    • ntainjohnp_ace
    • September 19, 2004

100. AARRGGHH!! Damn Hurricane Ivan!  

     By Fireflyer, September 19, 2004
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     • Fireflyer
     • September 19, 2004