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  1. Are People Jumping Right Now?   1 2 3 4

    By PlaneFun,
    • 89 replies
    • 15,234 views

  2. Skyduck needs your help - looking for a data from digital altimeters!  

    By Igor Kamenev,   
    • 11 replies
    • 2,420 views

  3. She Wants a Higher Profile for Black Skydivers. See How High.  

    By Deisel,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,306 views

  4. Tailstrike in Free Fall  

    By megamalfunction,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,952 views

  5. Coronavirus affecting tandem numbers?  

    By Skydriver2772,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,627 views

  6. Reserve canopy  

    By iranianjumper,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,358 views

  7. Mission: Jetman  

    By Future Jetman,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,050 views

  8. flare too late - slide on the dirt -minor foot injuries  

    By David Wang,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,973 views

  9. Firebird Skydiving, Bitburg DE - Tandem Mill?  

    By Guest,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,572 views

  10. Hard opening vs Soft opening | Altitude loss  

    By americanfreefall,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1,971 views

  11. “Count the cells, and then stuff them between your legs”  

    By sheeks,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,099 views

  12. Thirtieth Sky Birthday  

    By skybytch,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,101 views

  13. What you would like to have in a acoustic altimeter?  

    By npole,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,202 views

  14. Is it weird to add your first tandem instructor on Facebook?  

    By skydivel,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,702 views

  15. choosing new canopy  

    By iranianjumper,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,108 views

  16. Who's running for the open Directors seat next week?   1 2

    By baronn,
    • 26 replies
    • 3,152 views

  17. Is it worth trying AFF if I am sh!t at tunnel work?  

    By Loboloco,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,605 views

  18. I'm 5'2. Is getting the tandem rating a waste of time?  

    By stins,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,324 views

  19. Vmag helmet mount  

    By Elpnor,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,159 views

  20. we offer our plane Let L-410UVP for dropzone for rental  

    By Yaroslav,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,097 views

  21. difference between tunnel and real air- how to turn?   1 2

    By David Wang,
    • 48 replies
    • 6,165 views

  22. water training  

    By iranianjumper,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,094 views

  23. D License wait time 2020  

    By Doug P,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1,253 views

  24. Older gear  

    By chriseidan,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,952 views

  25. Zhills  

    By yobnoc,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,101 views

  26. Is it time for me to STFU?  

    By skybytch,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,301 views

  27. how to control my body well in the future AFF jumps  

    By David Wang,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,246 views

  28. Have you tried this?  

    By KathieL34,   
    • 9 replies
    • 1,998 views

  29. Cessna Skycourier  

    By billvon,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,415 views

  30. feeling peaceful after landing/less nervous in the plane/Line twist on my jump  

    By David Wang,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,781 views

  31. Upcoming battle with my mom about skydiving  

    By David Wang,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,069 views

  32. What Usually Comes w/ a Used Canopy?  

    By PlaneFun,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,902 views

  33. AFF students general performance  

    By Duvain,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1,589 views

  34. Skydive Perris VS Skydive Elsinore  

    By David Wang,
    • 20 replies
    • 5,618 views

  35. Advanced training  

    By heavision,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,271 views

  36. Using a skinsuit/wetsuit for skydiving? Other cheap options?  

    By sheeks,
    • 9 replies
    • 3,143 views

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

    By David Wang,   
    • 49 replies
    • 6,755 views

  38. New Zealand Volcano Eruption - 12-9-19  

    By kuai43,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,218 views

  39. Looking for a team at Collegiates  

    By Madigan,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,078 views

  40. a friend's first cut-away on his 118th jump! Wow! (Non-fatal)  

    By David Wang,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,999 views

  41. weird skydving dream  

    By David Wang,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,777 views

  42. Life is short...How long will the passion can last?   1 2

    By David Wang,
    • 27 replies
    • 5,546 views

  43. Where to buy good skydiving full face helmets? (flexible price)  

    By David Wang,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,325 views

  44. Rate My AFF Jumps  

    By bmaxwe,   
    • 6 replies
    • 1,893 views

  45. License Number  

    By iranianjumper,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,492 views

  46. Failed to locate the ripcord and pull during my 2rd tandem. Is this an issue?  

    By David Wang,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,612 views

  47. Who is Skydive Spaceland?  

    By gowlerk,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,647 views

  48. Being smooth and precise in the air?  

    By Viking4455,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,323 views

  49. Night jumps in Perris  

    By Elpnor,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,912 views

  50. Carry-On on Check Rig on Airlines?  

    By PlaneFun,
    • 23 replies
    • 5,608 views

  51. Karate kick tree branch (Friday Freakout) - did he cross the finish line?  

    By CoolBeans,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,478 views

  52. Skydive Radio #246 11.03.19 with Jason Cooke is now available. Enjoy.  

    By diverds,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,183 views

  53. Best tandem handy cam setup?  

    By sudeep,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,372 views

  54. How to Improve my Skills Without Paying for Coaching?  

    By Bkleven7,
    • 24 replies
    • 4,310 views

  55. Packing tool  

    By KrisS,
    • 22 replies
    • 5,232 views

  56. MOGAS operations - lead substitute additive?  

    By omerzitelia,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1,904 views

  57. Skydiving Tips/Sugesstions for First Jump  

    By Will1995,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,394 views

  58. Why is Crossbracing Only Seen on Skydiving Canopies?  

    By jf951,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,945 views

  59. 6 Candidates for USPA Central Regional Director  

    By skypilotA1,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,377 views

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

    By ZoeJD,
    • 30 replies
    • 6,931 views

  61. Good place to jump in winter?  

    By alfgihdlk,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,472 views

  62. Digital altimeter or Audible altimeter 1st?  

    By Rsaaronson,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,205 views

  63. Alti-2 Digital altimeter  

    By MaryMo,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,683 views

  64. Fuel per jump  

    By Zachanonymous,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,068 views

  65. Financing for dropzones  

    By cosmicgypsy,
    • 8 replies
    • 6,110 views

  66. Two dropzones review for AFF  

    By Yousef_A,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,785 views

  67. Russian paratroopers  

    By brenthutch,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,023 views

  68. Russian paratroopers  

    By brenthutch,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,169 views

  69. Softest opening canopy  

    By jakebaustin,
    • 19 replies
    • 7,045 views

  70. Bonehead VS Cookie  

    By Rsaaronson,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,044 views

  71. Skydive Radio #245 with Craig Girard  

    By diverds,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,405 views

  72. Rig advice  

    By Jumper12345,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,518 views

  73. Wanting to Start a Skydiving Club  

    By Tin,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,509 views

  74. Worldwide Event Calendar  

    By KameronB,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,550 views

  75. No Pilot Chute Belly Reserves  

    By superswooper,   
    • 19 replies
    • 4,103 views

  76. Downsizing as a student  

    By Rsaaronson,
    • 20 replies
    • 6,003 views

  77. Picture of a pin check and/or parachute opening?  

    By NoRules,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,844 views

  78. USPA continues to fund ISMHOF   1 2 3 4 7

    By baronn,
    • 155 replies
    • 17,130 views

  79. Coming back after a decade. Anyone else?  

    By Viking4455,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,066 views

  80. Man...we used to do some really dangerous stuff  

    By fallfast69,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,069 views

  81. Old jumpers getting current  

    By Milo,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,257 views

  82. Skydive Radio #244 with Chazi Blacksher  

    By diverds,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,476 views

  83. Looking for some ideas   1 2

    By noamineo,
    • 25 replies
    • 5,435 views

  84. Insta360 ONE X worth to buy????  

    By June333,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,714 views

  85. Jump afther a Spine Surgery?  

    By maciasimagenes,   
    • 7 replies
    • 2,365 views

  86. I have 12 jumps  

    By skybytch,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,958 views

  87. C182P how much fuel are you flying with?  

    By omerzitelia,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,861 views

  88. LET 410  

    By Conflab,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,764 views

  89. Jumping in metres   1 2

    By neilmck,
    • 25 replies
    • 4,743 views

  90. Skydive Radio #243 with Albert Berchtold  

    By diverds,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,040 views

  91. 100th!  

    By yobnoc,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,472 views

  92. First jump with the wifey!  

    By yobnoc,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,184 views

  93. 4-way exit FAIL - skydiver loses shoe   1 2

    By raphaelistics,
    • 35 replies
    • 8,249 views

  94. Stalling the canopy to remove a line over?  

    By hwjl,   
    • 12 replies
    • 3,971 views

  95. Passed my AFF level 1 today  

    By tiger93rsl,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,037 views

  96. First Rig  

    By rugbyfan89,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,277 views

  97. Flare for the trees or head down into the parking lot  

    By Whysojumpy,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,614 views

  98. Electric Aircraft - The Thread   1 2 3 4 13

    By DJL,   
    • 316 replies
    • 38,666 views

  99. Beginner WL   1 2

    By yobnoc,
    • 43 replies
    • 6,484 views

  100. Advice on downsizing to a Crossfire 2 or 3  

    By roguender,
    • 6 replies
    • 3,267 views
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