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1. Centripetal vs Centrifugal   1 2

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

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

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

3. Couldn't jump after AFF class  

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

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

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

5. Jumpvideo.com is a scam   1 2

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

6. 1st Jump, Minor Malfunction   1 2 3 4

   By Sgt.Sausage, July 7, 2011
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   • RufusW
   • July 23, 2011

7. BPA Inssurance Vote. All members should read.   1 2 3

   By bigway, January 14, 2007
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   • AndyScott
   • January 24, 2007

8. 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

9. St Marys and the restricted P50 zone  

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

10. Dropzone Morals   1 2 3

    By Grips, November 29, 2005
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    • diverdriver
    • December 1, 2005

11. i know its a stupid idea, but has anyone tried to "tow" their friend with an open main?   1 2 3

    By Newbie, March 21, 2004
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    • Amazon
    • September 7, 2005

12. Mandatory AADS and Banning Swooping/Small Canopies   1 2

    By faulknerwn, May 29, 2015
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    • JeffCa
    • June 2, 2015

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

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

14. DirtyLowPull.com presents . . .   1 2

    By MotherGoose, February 9, 2007
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    • MotherGoose
    • February 19, 2007

15. Things you dont like about skydiving?   1 2 3 4 5

    By swoopfly, August 23, 2010
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    • christelsabine
    • August 30, 2010

16. Benefits of a low wingloading   1 2 3

    By nigel99, August 1, 2011
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    • BlindBrick
    • August 17, 2011

17. FAA Approved Paint?  

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

18. How did u pay for ur rig?   1 2 3

    By FrEaK_aCcIdEnT, August 26, 2005
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    • skyyd1ve
    • August 31, 2005

19. Incident in New Zeland  

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

20. 700 jumps in 24 hours   1 2

    By Lucky123, April 10, 2009
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    • billvon
    • April 13, 2009

21. Ear problems due to altitude and pressure  

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

22. Skydiving Wisdom   1 2

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

23. HAY USPA....WHO'S YOUR DADDY????   1 2 3

    By UntamedDOG, January 13, 2006
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    • slotperfect
    • January 13, 2006

24. Skydiving videos are so expensive at Perris...   1 2

    By David Wang, December 11, 2019   

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    • wolfriverjoe
    • December 26, 2019

25. Piper Navajo  

    By didi_br, December 14, 2017
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    • didi_br
    • January 5, 2018

26. At what altitude do you go directly to the silver handle.   1 2

    By d604, May 28, 2003
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    • rwieder
    • May 2, 2013

27. First small plane jump (cessna 182)   1 2 3

    By Evelyn, October 26, 2005
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    • Jeth
    • November 1, 2005

28. I'm afraid to jump again   1 2 3

    By Grandpa, October 1, 2004
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    • Grandpa
    • October 18, 2004

29. Gas prices and skydiving   1 2

    By Kynan1, June 14, 2008
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    • jsaxton
    • June 27, 2008

30. Current jump prices   1 2

    By FreeflyIndian, July 31, 2008
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    • topdocker
    • December 8, 2008

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

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

32. holy shit we got it   1 2

    By billvon, December 13, 2002
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    • slotperfect
    • December 15, 2002

33. Don't Bounce a Newbie, I almost did...   1 2 3

    By Vertifly, July 27, 2012
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    • devildog
    • September 28, 2012

34. 100th Jump suggestions?  

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

35. A need to know...   1 2

    By justaflygirl, October 20, 2004
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    • RogerRamjet
    • October 22, 2004

36. Want to skydive, having trouble finding DZ   1 2

    By B1029384756, April 4, 2008
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    • maxmadmax
    • April 8, 2008

37. Parachute Stunt (first)  

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

38. Instructors: Do you feel like you're paid enough?   1 2

    By AggieDave, December 4, 2003
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    • tspillers
    • December 8, 2003

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

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

40. Night jump requirements for D?   1 2 3

    By crotalus01, March 20, 2011
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    • riggerpaul
    • March 23, 2011

41. What's too windy?   1 2 3

    By ozzy13, March 7, 2008
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    • JeepDiver
    • March 20, 2008

42. Do you have to wear a helmat   1 2

    By jump_or_die, March 10, 2004
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    • aykay
    • March 22, 2004

43. 23? Is this correct?   1 2

    By SimonBones, April 21, 2010
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    • fastphil
    • April 23, 2010

44. Digital Altimeter  

    By Ryanscottyyc, July 29, 2015
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    • CCGV19
    • August 5, 2015

45. Why did you start skydiving?   1 2 3

    By Tuna-Salad, February 13, 2009
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    • mrwrong
    • February 19, 2009

46. Deployment body position  

    By wildernessmedic, December 29, 2016
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    • billvon
    • January 11, 2017

47. Thoughts of quitting...   1 2 3

    By Synapse, January 15, 2004
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    • tbrown
    • January 20, 2004

48. ASRS Report of jump plane running out of gas  

    By theonlyski, October 14, 2013
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    • jumpwally
    • October 17, 2013

49. Fun exits  

    By mahonie10, August 7, 2012
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    • DaVincisEnvy
    • August 22, 2012

50. Follow-up -- Leon Sebek -- Press Clips  

    By quade, December 23, 2002
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    • Lsebek1
    • June 27, 2012

51. Do you wear earplugs during the climb?   1 2

    By dbattman, January 14, 2003
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    • Luv2Fall
    • January 22, 2003

52. Children's Book: "Amazing Rescues"  

    By JohnRich, April 8, 2009
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    • KermieCorleone
    • April 12, 2009

53. Would you let a 13 year old do a tandem?   1 2 3

    By LawnDart21, October 3, 2005
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    • Beverly
    • October 11, 2005

54. Cessna 206 question  

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

55. Does anyone drop streamers before first jump anymore?   1 2

    By jumper03, August 30, 2005
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    • peckerhead
    • September 8, 2005

56. Newest Skygod   1 2

    By Sletzer, May 29, 2008
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    • aardvarkeater
    • June 10, 2008

57. Tracking contest  

    By JohnMitchell, May 27, 2017
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    • Divalent
    • May 31, 2017

58. AFF training and Radio's  

    By rp4643, September 25, 2013
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    • DrDom
    • September 28, 2013

59. Intentional Cutaway???   1 2

    By ladyhawke, September 12, 2007
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    • ladyhawke
    • September 13, 2007

60. NUMBER ONE DROPZONE   1 2 3 4

    By SKYWHUFFO, November 14, 2003
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    • gregaae3
    • December 5, 2003

61. Have you had to sacrifice personally or professionally to pursue skydiving?  

    By junk, January 29, 2014
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    • junk
    • February 17, 2014

62. Fire-breathing ‘Supervan’ debuts   1 2 3

    By skydived19006, October 16, 2009
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    • Supervan900
    • November 5, 2009

63. Skydiving as teambuilding in business   1 2

    By grlsgotalot2lrn, April 5, 2006
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    • mpuettman
    • April 7, 2006

64. skydiving with ipods   1 2

    By jf951, October 30, 2009
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    • airtwardo
    • November 4, 2009

65. Balloon exits?  

    By jzzsxm, June 27, 2013
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    • Stumpy
    • July 3, 2013

66. Redbull 60k foot test jump   1 2

    By PhreeZone, March 13, 2012
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    • theonlyski
    • March 17, 2012

67. Thailand update #11 (the big one)   1 2 3

    By billvon, February 6, 2004
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    • daveom
    • February 10, 2004

68. Bat Hang Exit from a 182  

    By mt_skydiver, October 12, 2006
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    • Beatnik
    • November 13, 2006

69. Canadian 80-Way: June 22-25, 2006 - Registration  

    By mdrejhon, November 17, 2005
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    • mdrejhon
    • November 21, 2005

70. ALS smoke grenades  

    By councilman24, April 24, 2006
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    • bowlan
    • February 3, 2007

71. Tunnel Flight vs Real Flight   1 2 3

    By shmali, December 8, 2003
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    • murps2000
    • December 14, 2003

72. Awesome Twin Otter Formation Picture  

    By Skydive2, March 11, 2008
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    • rushboy
    • March 21, 2008

73. Want to learn to jump solo  

    By Acole6357, August 18, 2016
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    • Acole6357
    • August 21, 2016

74. New Safety First Video now on Youtube: Rear Riser Landings  

    By BrianSGermain, April 13, 2016
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    • JohnMitchell
    • April 18, 2016

75. The Skydive Addiction   1 2

    By nakedfool, July 26, 2007
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    • illusioneer
    • August 3, 2007

76. Results of USPA meeting re: pattern separation   1 2

    By billvon, July 16, 2007
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    • rehmwa
    • July 23, 2007

77. Why haven't you gotten your B license?   1 2 3

    By peek, January 10, 2006
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    • winsor
    • February 8, 2006

78. free spectre canopy   1 2 3 4

    By Yoshi, May 1, 2003
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    • brianthomas1966
    • May 16, 2003

79. Is this the worst AFF ever? Whats happened here ?   1 2

    By humanflite, May 12, 2008
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    • livendive
    • June 25, 2008

80. L.A. Area Dropzones   1 2

    By tadbad, November 26, 2002
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    • Shark
    • December 3, 2002

81. Starting a skydiving business?  

    By DasRind, October 31, 2008
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    • dynamicedge
    • November 1, 2008

82. How many jumps did you get in this weekend?   1 2 3

    By andm31, October 7, 2007
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    • dfairleigh11
    • October 24, 2007

83. I understand why some of us quit the sport...   1 2

    By xlh883, April 29, 2007
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    • jeremy_o
    • May 1, 2007

84. Gold Wing Awards   1 2

    By Usetawuz, November 14, 2007
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    • wdy_bnckr
    • November 21, 2007

85. Skydiving Dangerous?   1 2

    By Nutz, April 23, 2003
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    • jumpgod
    • April 30, 2003

86. Unsafe things under canopy  

    By nitrox100, October 17, 2005
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    • MB38
    • November 3, 2005

87. Why did you start?   1 2

    By leandercool, November 9, 2011
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    • oldwomanc6
    • December 30, 2011

88. AFF Stuggles  

    By Ericakeeley, May 28, 2018
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    • Ericakeeley
    • June 15, 2018

89. Balloon Jumps. How high, how much and what's it like?  

    By BravestDog, January 6, 2004
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    • FrogNog
    • January 7, 2004

90. Go Sports Skydiving (PS3)   1 2

    By SPAWNmaster, February 7, 2008
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    • ElJosh
    • February 19, 2008

91. Vladiball goes belly  

    By SurfFlite, March 24, 2004
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    • yoink
    • June 14, 2010

92. Sinuses... not sure what I did  

    By The111, September 18, 2006
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    • Passenger885
    • September 18, 2006

93. Can/Should you skydive with a knee meniscus tear?  

    By cestarmm, September 18, 2006
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    • Lindsey
    • September 21, 2006

94. Harness bruises, etc..  

    By ryan_d_sucks, August 23, 2006
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    • jurgencamps
    • August 24, 2006

95. Women's Class   1 2

    By skykittykat, November 8, 2005
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    • Conundrum
    • November 17, 2005

96. First Jump After Injury  

    By dropdeded, November 24, 2002
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    • CountZero23
    • September 21, 2015

97. What exactly does AFF allow me to do?   1 2

    By TDFbound, February 21, 2013
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    • ufk22
    • February 24, 2013

98. Fun Jump Drop Zones ???  

    By squampton, July 28, 2016
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    • jrodrod
    • August 3, 2016

99. Canopy deflation  

    By ddircksen, January 29, 2006
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    • darkwing
    • January 31, 2006

100. 600 jumps in 24 hours by one man.   1 2 3

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