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1. Jump into NASA!!  

   By chuckakers, July 20, 2003
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   • SkydiverRick
   • July 21, 2003

2. Talk about different  

   By Blahr, July 20, 2003
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   • bch7773
   • July 21, 2003

3. Skywriting skydivers?  

   By jumper03, July 19, 2003
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   • jumper03
   • July 21, 2003

4. Tandem Questions re weight of student and cost...  

   By BravestDog, July 17, 2003
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   • jmpnkramer
   • July 20, 2003

5. How was your experience taking the rig as carry on  

   By rendezvous, July 16, 2003
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   • freeatlast
   • July 20, 2003

6. Estimating Temperature @ Altitude??  

   By Ducky, July 18, 2003
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   • Ducky
   • July 20, 2003

7. Beech 1900 for skydiving.  

   By Otter, July 18, 2003
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   • diverdriver
   • July 20, 2003

8. heavy guys  

   By atsaubrey, July 16, 2003
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   • slotperfect
   • July 19, 2003

9. Freefalling and midair collisons with an aircraft questions...  

   By BravestDog, July 17, 2003
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   • cloud9
   • July 19, 2003

10. CAPWELL issues ANOTHER recall on reserve closing pin  

    By freefalle, July 18, 2003
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    • PhillyKev
    • July 18, 2003

11. Speed Skydiving Top Speed questions...  

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

12. Improvised El Cheapo free fly clothes?  

    By vonSanta, July 17, 2003
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    • Auryn
    • July 18, 2003

13. AFF in a weekend  

    By beowulf, July 17, 2003
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    • shaggydog
    • July 18, 2003

14. First jump, jumper did not touch toggles! Opinions  

    By pack40, July 18, 2003
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    • riggerrob
    • July 18, 2003

15. Questions re vertical wind tunnels vs airplane jumps...  

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

16. LOOKING FOR TALENT IN TEXAS  

    By Yoshi, July 17, 2003
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    • Yoshi
    • July 18, 2003

17. Skydiving is for Wimps -- Press Clips  

    By quade, July 16, 2003
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    • softnotes
    • July 18, 2003

18. New Australian message board  

    By riggingtecoz, July 18, 2003
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    • Fast
    • July 18, 2003

19. High performance canopy speed questions...  

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

20. Wing suit questions...  

    By BravestDog, July 17, 2003
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    • freakous
    • July 17, 2003

21. Flying with your rig  

    By nelsonsd, July 17, 2003
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    • freakyrat
    • July 17, 2003

22. uk.rec.skydiving  

    By Regan1990, July 17, 2003
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    • cpoxon
    • July 17, 2003

23. Wings/Sunrise Rigging International  

    By mwolfe, July 16, 2003
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    • towerrat
    • July 17, 2003

24. first night jump (BEER!)  

    By INSANEDADDY, July 17, 2003
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    • jumperconway
    • July 17, 2003

25. USPA vs. TSA   1 2

    By AggieDave, July 15, 2003
    • 28 replies
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    • AggieDave
    • July 17, 2003

26. TSA -- On the other hand . . .  

    By quade, July 17, 2003
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    • PhillyKev
    • July 17, 2003

27. searching for video post  

    By johnny1488, July 17, 2003
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    • freeflydrew
    • July 17, 2003

28. Mals and pull altitude  

    By Meadman, July 17, 2003
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    • freakydiver
    • July 17, 2003

29. Aussie  

    By Maxim, July 5, 2003
    • 12 replies
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    • Eiley
    • July 17, 2003

30. AFF Instructors  

    By skylord, July 16, 2003
    • 20 replies
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    • usskydiver
    • July 17, 2003

31. Flashing Tandem Student & fake boobs   1 2

    By Phlip, July 14, 2003
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    • VanillaSkyGirl
    • July 17, 2003

32. Just Carry Your Rig Onboard  

    By julius, July 16, 2003
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    • freeatlast
    • July 17, 2003

33. UK Airports / Rigs  

    By phonics1981, July 16, 2003
    • 6 replies
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    • vt1977
    • July 17, 2003

34. crosskeys update   1 2

    By billvon, July 11, 2003
    • 34 replies
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    • ltdiver
    • July 17, 2003

35. Tom Sanders National Geographic Q&A -- Press Clips  

    By quade, July 16, 2003
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    • indyz
    • July 17, 2003

36. Where do you find info/descriptions on diff types of skydiving?  

    By SkydiveNFlorida, July 16, 2003
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    • LouDiamond
    • July 17, 2003

37. Legalities of DZ  

    By SublimeBreeze, July 14, 2003
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    • quade
    • July 16, 2003

38. tandem instruction for spanish speaking first timers?  

    By andy2, July 16, 2003
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    • andy2
    • July 16, 2003

39. Internal Clock  

    By robskydiv, July 15, 2003
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    • robskydiv
    • July 16, 2003

40. Almost an Accident-How do you deal with it  

    By JoriT, July 16, 2003
    • 3 replies
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    • flyangel2
    • July 16, 2003

41. July 2003 USPA Board Meeting Highlights  

    By quade, July 16, 2003
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    • Jimbo
    • July 16, 2003

42. Wuffo questions  

    By airtwardo, July 13, 2003
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    • DYEVOUT
    • July 16, 2003

43. Life insurance for skydiving?  

    By andrewstewart, July 15, 2003
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    • tbrown
    • July 16, 2003

44. How Does One Work??????  

    By Unstable, July 12, 2003
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    • feuergnom
    • July 16, 2003

45. STUDENT MAIN RIPCORD  

    By ralu, July 16, 2003
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    • Malev
    • July 16, 2003

46. Disability insurance for professional skydivers  

    By dsbbreck, July 16, 2003
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    • dsbbreck
    • July 16, 2003

47. Beer  

    By Blahr, July 8, 2003
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    • brettpobastad
    • July 16, 2003

48. WFFC regestering  

    By johnny1488, July 16, 2003
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    • WFFC
    • July 16, 2003

49. Malfunctions  

    By Blahr, July 15, 2003
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    • jeremyneas
    • July 16, 2003

50. licenses  

    By cagritopcu, July 15, 2003
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    • cagritopcu
    • July 15, 2003

51. Richmond "The Boogie"  

    By UglyBastard, July 15, 2003
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    • betzilla
    • July 15, 2003

52. 2 way donut out of the skyvan  

    By Newbie, July 14, 2003
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    • flyhi
    • July 15, 2003

53. How did they do that? - July issue of Parachutist  

    By Fireflyer, July 11, 2003
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    • chopchop
    • July 15, 2003

54. Cross-braced misconception  

    By cloud9, July 12, 2003
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    • apoil
    • July 15, 2003

55. Would renter's insurance cover gear an airline lost?  

    By Jessica, July 15, 2003
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    • mattb
    • July 15, 2003

56. The Hill  

    By mofo554, June 3, 2003
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    • jumperconway
    • July 15, 2003

57. My First Jitters  

    By Shadowplay, July 14, 2003
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    • DA50
    • July 15, 2003

58. Got my A-license this weekend  

    By surf4life11, July 14, 2003
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    • DA50
    • July 15, 2003

59. Lost Gear, Cranky Property Owners, and the Law  

    By randazza, July 14, 2003
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    • ScottishJohn
    • July 15, 2003

60. 1yr Anniversary  

    By canopywhore, July 15, 2003
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    • Eiley
    • July 15, 2003

61. UK people - naked jumping ITV tonight (thurs 10th), 11pm  

    By Newbie, July 10, 2003
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    • smellysue
    • July 15, 2003

62. Twin Otter Bench Seats and lights?   1 2

    By tkhayes, July 6, 2003
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    • wingnut
    • July 15, 2003

63. Teri Graduated !!!  

    By Scottyb, July 15, 2003
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    • Scottyb
    • July 15, 2003

64. arm bruises...  

    By AndyMan, July 14, 2003
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    • hookitt
    • July 15, 2003

65. Come To dropzone Chat!!!  

    By SublimeBreeze, July 14, 2003
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    • sangiro
    • July 14, 2003

66. Falling  

    By uzzih, July 14, 2003
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    • airtwardo
    • July 14, 2003

67. finnally stopped procrastinating  

    By Yoshi, July 14, 2003
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    • jimmytavino
    • July 14, 2003

68. Biggest flag jumped?  

    By Tonto, July 9, 2003
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    • bluefingers
    • July 14, 2003

69. skydiving precautions  

    By hangingman, July 14, 2003
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    • phonics1981
    • July 14, 2003

70. AAhhh I need help to make a decision  

    By Archangel1, July 14, 2003
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    • Archangel1
    • July 14, 2003

71. Chest strap development  

    By Katzeye, July 10, 2003
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    • nacmacfeegle
    • July 14, 2003

72. Newcomer to the Sport!  

    By skylord, July 7, 2003
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    • skylord
    • July 14, 2003

73. USF skydiving club  

    By JeffD, July 11, 2003
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    • pilotdave
    • July 14, 2003

74. Tandem rating dilemma  

    By riggerrob, July 13, 2003
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    • mikeat10500
    • July 14, 2003

75. Night Jump Mission Complete  

    By robskydiv, July 12, 2003
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    • robskydiv
    • July 14, 2003

76. New PD Canopy? Any Info  

    By mysky, July 9, 2003
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    • usskydiver
    • July 13, 2003

77. Good idea/Bad idea/Not worth it?  

    By BobB, July 13, 2003
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    • BobB
    • July 13, 2003

78. Party in HOUSTON - bE tHeRe!!!!!  

    By chuckakers, July 12, 2003
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    • chuckakers
    • July 13, 2003

79. what kind of student rigs does your dz use?  

    By groovychic, July 7, 2003
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    • FallinWoman
    • July 13, 2003

80. Helicopter jumps...  

    By skydivejersey, February 25, 2003
    • 15 replies
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    • Rhonda66
    • July 13, 2003

81. Newbie Question  

    By clouddancerss, July 13, 2003
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    • Michele
    • July 13, 2003

82. Demo Jumpers! CALL TO ACTION!!   1 2

    By airtwardo, July 9, 2003
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    • airtwardo
    • July 12, 2003

83. Freestyle Skydiving-Looking for Some "Oldtimers" to Answer a question  

    By mattacl, July 12, 2003
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    • airtwardo
    • July 12, 2003

84. Skydiving on TV  

    By Bry, July 12, 2003
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    • Iflyme
    • July 12, 2003

85. People opening above you-a true story  

    By jerry81, July 11, 2003
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    • grega
    • July 12, 2003

86. Problem with glasses!  

    By w4p2, July 11, 2003
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    • w4p2
    • July 12, 2003

87. Packing at Rantoul  

    By base698, July 7, 2003
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    • FallingAngel
    • July 11, 2003

88. Tony suits?  

    By jumper03, July 11, 2003
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    • ReLLiK75
    • July 11, 2003

89. Question about incedent similar to the one in England?  

    By Rdutch, July 11, 2003
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    • Rdutch
    • July 11, 2003

90. NW fun fest  

    By superstu, July 8, 2003
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    • b1jercat
    • July 11, 2003

91. RSL  

    By pa2themd, July 9, 2003
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    • NoShitThereIWas
    • July 11, 2003

92. First...  

    By skydivejersey, July 11, 2003
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    • vt1977
    • July 11, 2003

93. How much people ?  

    By BMFin, July 8, 2003
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    • skymedic
    • July 11, 2003

94. Two questions  

    By Harksaw, July 11, 2003
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    • GroundZero
    • July 11, 2003

95. Newbie here  

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

96. new jumper  

    By fatdaddy, July 10, 2003
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    • katiebear21
    • July 11, 2003

97. Tandem Instructors: Helmets?  

    By Hooknswoop, July 3, 2003
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    • dsbbreck
    • July 11, 2003

98. Any current or former Yazoo / Circle M skydivers  

    By Rixterman, July 9, 2003
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    • Rixterman
    • July 11, 2003

99. USPA BOD meeting  

    By lauras, July 3, 2003
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    • sducoach
    • July 10, 2003

100. Looking Before Turning / Canopy Pattern   1 2

     By jumpgod, July 8, 2003
     • 26 replies
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     • freakydiver
     • July 10, 2003