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1. Weights VS Fall Rate   1 2

   By popsjumper, February 2, 2008
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   • Broke
   • February 4, 2008

2. Something for small plane DZs?  

   By ChasingBlueSky, December 22, 2004
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   • diverdriver
   • December 27, 2004

3. Tandem Jumping while on antidepressants ?  

   By Han86, May 16, 2011
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   • Han86
   • May 17, 2011

4. Spam Arrest... scam or not?  

   By EOCS, September 4, 2012
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   • EOCS
   • September 5, 2012

5. jumping with tandems question   1 2 3

   By misterhand, April 21, 2003
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   • mikkey
   • November 1, 2003

6. Pilot chute tangled around leg   1 2 3 4

   By tumbleroll, February 8, 2010
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   • emmiwy
   • February 20, 2010

7. FAR's and wingsuit landing w/o a parachute?   1 2 3 4 6

   By linestretch, February 26, 2005
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   • kallend
   • March 12, 2005

8. taxes and skydiving  

   By cavscout73, April 18, 2013
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   • cavscout73
   • April 23, 2013

9. 270 swoop mistake   1 2

   By gixxer5223, December 11, 2008
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   • virgin-burner
   • January 12, 2009

10. Out-of-DZ skydiving jobs?   1 2

    By andubkov, December 14, 2006
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    • Mr17Hz
    • December 15, 2006

11. Fatal 'Swooper' Accident May Lead To New Parachute Rules   1 2

    By 2fat2fly, November 8, 2006
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    • ryoder
    • November 13, 2006

12. What are the Uproars about WTS/Mike Mullins Emails going around   1 2

    By shotat, November 25, 2003
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    • RippedCord
    • December 4, 2003

13. 30 years at Cal-City   1 2

    By rapter, February 7, 2005
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    • schafdog
    • December 29, 2005

14. High perf landings and wanting to be selfish   1 2

    By sundevil777, June 3, 2013
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    • wolfriverjoe
    • June 7, 2013

15. CanPara Magazine....  

    By djvelour, May 28, 2011
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    • skypuppy
    • September 22, 2014

16. wingsuits in USA today on friday.   1 2 3

    By PhoenixRising, September 5, 2008
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    • droquette
    • September 17, 2008

17. fear of floating   1 2

    By immanence, September 15, 2005
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    • Trae
    • September 17, 2005

18. CSPA to USPA  

    By Boeris, October 22, 2008
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    • Boeris
    • October 23, 2008

19. Looks like empuriabrava is on a good wave   1 2

    By piisfish, September 22, 2013
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    • piisfish
    • September 26, 2013

20. nerves   1 2

    By treeman, February 4, 2005
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    • reddevil1
    • February 8, 2005

21. Quest Kodiak jump plane?  

    By riggerrob, February 3, 2005
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    • FrogNog
    • February 3, 2005

22. Dropzone Credit Charges   1 2 3

    By darmabum, August 24, 2008
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    • Fast
    • September 2, 2008

23. Downsizing 190 to 170?  

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

24. 400 foot demos   1 2 3 4

    By billvon, November 11, 2008
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    • DougH
    • November 15, 2008

25. Max weight of tandem passengers   1 2

    By sinker, March 1, 2003
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • June 2, 2003

26. Instructor Ethics-Rant   1 2

    By SkySlut, December 23, 2002
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    • Remster
    • December 26, 2002

27. how to travel with a parachute on a airplane?  

    By KyleRules, November 25, 2015
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    • Edjglass920
    • December 19, 2015

28. can www.usairnet.com be relied on for wx forecasts?  

    By SivaGanesha, January 8, 2010
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    • LyraM45
    • January 12, 2010

29. Flat packing   1 2

    By nitrochute, April 10, 2010
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    • skybill
    • April 14, 2010

30. scumbags in skydiving   1 2 3

    By raymond_jones, September 25, 2007
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    • steveorino
    • October 2, 2007

31. 3 Ring  

    By jbelanger86, January 29, 2018
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    • gb1
    • February 7, 2018

32. Bill Booth -- Press Clips  

    By quade, June 1, 2003
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    • kyros1
    • July 3, 2003

33. wings closing flap  

    By RBromley, October 10, 2012
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    • piisfish
    • October 12, 2012

34. How big does a formation need to be before it shows up on ATC radar?  

    By 3mpire, August 11, 2014
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    • JohnMitchell
    • August 22, 2014

35. why tandem before AFF ???   1 2 3 4

    By President, October 5, 2004
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    • Ron
    • October 20, 2004

36. How do you see risk   1 2

    By staticnewbie, February 16, 2003
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    • wonko
    • February 23, 2003

37. Demo team jumps into wrong stadium   1 2 3

    By AggieDave, August 31, 2008
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    • smears
    • September 19, 2008

38. Manifest Etiquette  

    By Boogers, February 24, 2014
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    • Boogers
    • February 25, 2014

39. Current recommendations on where to buy rig?  

    By bdawk, January 23, 2016
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    • Zydrius
    • August 30, 2016

40. BPA Membership tops 150 pounds   1 2 3

    By yoink, February 20, 2007
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    • iamsam
    • March 7, 2007

41. Traveling with weights  

    By yjumpinoz, November 12, 2007
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    • yjumpinoz
    • November 20, 2007

42. Favorite Exit Platform.   1 2

    By Tuna-Salad, December 25, 2008
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    • MikeJD
    • January 9, 2009

43. Baglock (video)   1 2

    By Andy_Copland, January 26, 2007
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    • sagan
    • January 30, 2007

44. Sample altimeter C# code for Android and Wear devices with barometer  

    By yuri_base, August 14, 2018
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    • sfzombie13
    • March 3, 2023

45. Air Force Academy skydiving  

    By flashvortx, November 28, 2010
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    • Andy9o8
    • December 3, 2010

46. AFF Level 2 helps instructor out  

    By pottesur, June 4, 2014
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    • riggerrob
    • June 9, 2014

47. Single point restraint / Seat belts   1 2

    By Squeak, June 18, 2008
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    • billvon
    • June 21, 2008

48. Night jumps   1 2 3 4 5

    By HeatherB, February 17, 2003
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    • Ron
    • February 24, 2003

49. Most Scared   1 2 3

    By Stumpy, December 23, 2003
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    • FloPro
    • June 14, 2013

50. Stupidity   1 2

    By Quake120, April 11, 2007
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    • brianfry713
    • April 13, 2007

51. Hop and pops annoying?   1 2 3

    By OneJumpWally, March 29, 2013
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    • Longbow1415
    • April 15, 2013

52. Why is skydiving so expensive in Cebu?  

    By tommyatkins, January 26, 2014
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    • DrDom
    • February 16, 2014

53. Audibles choice   1 2

    By CrazyIvan, December 2, 2002
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    • CrazyIvan
    • December 6, 2002

54. No farting 'til jump run hazardous to your health  

    By airdvr, November 4, 2011
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    • Austintxflight
    • November 29, 2011

55. Eloy doesn't have team rooms?   1 2

    By linestretch, August 30, 2006
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    • slotperfect
    • September 21, 2006

56. 3 reserve rides in 50 jumps?   1 2

    By andie2skydive, July 24, 2003
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    • jtval
    • July 24, 2003

57. Your first 2010 skydive was out/off of a....?   1 2 3

    By maxmadmax, January 7, 2010
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    • Squeak
    • February 9, 2010

58. Skydiving platform PURPOSE designed   1 2

    By Praetorian, April 3, 2004
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    • goose491
    • April 5, 2004

59. CSPA valid in the US??   1 2

    By mxr73, September 24, 2012
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    • mxr73
    • September 26, 2012

60. Need advice for DZ issue   1 2 3

    By AlphaCrow, May 14, 2006
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    • riggerrob
    • May 17, 2006

61. Near miss of plane while under canopy - link to video   1 2

    By gasson, June 10, 2005
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    • livenletfly
    • June 17, 2005

62. Winter protection   1 2

    By Blahr, October 3, 2003
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    • kallend
    • December 9, 2006

63. Wuffo friend had a good question  

    By decompresion, September 23, 2011
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    • potatoman
    • October 5, 2011

64. If you think Cypres is better than Argus or any other AAD... Think again.   1 2 3 4 5

    By Tomex, March 26, 2011
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    • JohnMitchell
    • June 12, 2011

65. insane tracking movie   1 2

    By AdD, April 5, 2004
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    • Frenchy68
    • April 27, 2004

66. psycho pack with s-fold  

    By blindguy, January 3, 2017
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    • riggerrob
    • February 5, 2017

67. FAA Approved Paint?  

    By mnskydiver688, April 26, 2007
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    • mnskydiver688
    • April 28, 2007

68. St Marys and the restricted P50 zone  

    By auburnguy, April 19, 2009
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    • muff528
    • October 3, 2012

69. How do you replace a stolen logbook?   1 2

    By hackish, June 21, 2009
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    • brianfry713
    • July 1, 2009

70. Drop zone owners   1 2

    By brettpobastad, March 1, 2003
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    • NoShitThereIWas
    • June 4, 2003

71. You know you're a Midwest Skydiver if....   1 2 3

    By Unstable, August 23, 2007
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    • Unstable
    • September 7, 2007

72. when did start skydiving   1 2

    By kscott904, May 8, 2008
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    • shropshire
    • May 18, 2008

73. Refused tandem because of waiver   1 2 3

    By skinnyshrek, August 7, 2006
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    • Andy9o8
    • August 17, 2006

74. David Leeif Brandal - Stolen Gear   1 2

    By jeffmullins, June 23, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • July 2, 2006

75. AAD fires   1 2

    By baronn, February 10, 2019
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    • mbohu
    • December 16, 2019

76. If you paid a packer and have a malfunction resulting in the loss of your main canopy   1 2 3

    By fugozzie, August 15, 2006
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    • Andy9o8
    • August 21, 2006

77. Recent successful Mr Bill jump with a pretty good video.   1 2

    By AHoyThere, July 16, 2012
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    • potatoman
    • July 23, 2012

78. Jumping at Deland  

    By Hovergirl, February 19, 2013
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    • oldwomanc6
    • March 6, 2013

79. Reverse S fold pack job   1 2

    By Elpnor, March 22, 2018
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    • Justincblount
    • March 30, 2018

80. Couldn't jump after AFF class  

    By brnnncrzy77, August 2, 2011
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    • Austintxflight
    • September 5, 2011

81. "the flip flop jumper"  

    By blueskiesbill, March 24, 2009
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    • lekstrom10k
    • March 29, 2009

82. Hook Turns   1 2

    By frogslapper, September 1, 2003
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    • rhino
    • September 2, 2003

83. How many jumps for skydiving respect?   1 2 3 4

    By llkenziell, December 8, 2006
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    • Unstable
    • December 16, 2006

84. Perris Gets New Shark!   1 2 3

    By ltdiver, May 6, 2007
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    • ltdiver
    • May 13, 2007

85. Jumpvideo.com is a scam   1 2

    By PsychoBob, November 2, 2004
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    • slotperfect
    • November 7, 2004

86. Jump: from Suicidal Depression to Skydiving and Reality's Edge   1 2

    By ZoeJD, October 4, 2019
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • November 21, 2019

87. Favorite jump plane   1 2 3

    By bshl, December 12, 2003
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    • rushmc
    • December 18, 2003

88. Jumping in 110 degree heat; The Pros and Cons.  

    By jclalor, June 29, 2013
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    • SgtDie
    • July 2, 2013

89. Ball park cost of a packing class?   1 2

    By AEsco48, August 1, 2006
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    • FXONE
    • August 8, 2006

90. Can i atend a course if im on ssri anti anxiety drugs?   1 2

    By Gnusmas, May 24, 2011
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    • Plover
    • May 24, 2013

91. St. Patties day weekend Fitzgerald?   1 2 3 4

    By jrouse, March 13, 2013
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    • normiss
    • March 28, 2013

92. 100th Jump suggestions?  

    By fourtwo42, February 16, 2015
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    • airdweller
    • February 19, 2015

93. How many jumps in a day?   1 2 3

    By blue24, June 16, 2011
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    • Krip
    • July 12, 2011

94. Centripetal vs Centrifugal   1 2

    By champu, December 10, 2003
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    • kallend
    • December 12, 2003

95. Skydiving Wisdom   1 2

    By BrianSGermain, July 8, 2008
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    • popsjumper
    • July 18, 2008

96. Parachute Stunt (first)  

    By ianmdrennan, October 25, 2013
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    • Croc
    • November 3, 2013

97. Ear problems due to altitude and pressure  

    By lintern, March 29, 2004
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    • napaguy99
    • March 30, 2004

98. Cessna 206 question  

    By goobersnuftda, September 30, 2011
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    • vpjr
    • October 4, 2011

99. First Time Skydiver...   1 2

    By hookah, June 17, 2013
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    • GooniesKid
    • July 1, 2013

100. Incident in New Zeland  

     By CubaLibre, February 14, 2017
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     • billvon
     • February 21, 2017