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  1. Safety Day CPI  

    By MakeItHappen,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,093 views

  2. USPA Rating Renewal Extensions?   1 2

    By Deisel,
    • 46 replies
    • 8,234 views

  3. Skydiving Family and COVID19  

    By skybytch,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,673 views

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

    By PlaneFun,
    • 89 replies
    • 15,531 views

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

    By Igor Kamenev,   
    • 11 replies
    • 2,484 views

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

    By Deisel,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,327 views

  7. Tailstrike in Free Fall  

    By megamalfunction,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,002 views

  8. Coronavirus affecting tandem numbers?  

    By Skydriver2772,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,648 views

  9. Reserve canopy  

    By iranianjumper,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,381 views

  10. Mission: Jetman  

    By Future Jetman,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,093 views

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

    By David Wang,
    • 17 replies
    • 3,031 views

  12. Firebird Skydiving, Bitburg DE - Tandem Mill?  

    By Guest,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,602 views

  13. Hard opening vs Soft opening | Altitude loss  

    By americanfreefall,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2,028 views

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

    By sheeks,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,136 views

  15. Thirtieth Sky Birthday  

    By skybytch,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,121 views

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

    By npole,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,248 views

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

    By skydivel,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,770 views

  18. choosing new canopy  

    By iranianjumper,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,133 views

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

    By baronn,
    • 26 replies
    • 3,275 views

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

    By Loboloco,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,655 views

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

    By stins,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,354 views

  22. Vmag helmet mount  

    By Elpnor,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,224 views

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

    By Yaroslav,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,129 views

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

    By David Wang,
    • 48 replies
    • 6,334 views

  25. water training  

    By iranianjumper,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,120 views

  26. D License wait time 2020  

    By Doug P,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1,299 views

  27. Older gear  

    By chriseidan,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,985 views

  28. Zhills  

    By yobnoc,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,122 views

  29. Is it time for me to STFU?  

    By skybytch,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,361 views

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

    By David Wang,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,305 views

  31. Have you tried this?  

    By KathieL34,   
    • 9 replies
    • 2,040 views

  32. Cessna Skycourier  

    By billvon,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,489 views

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

    By David Wang,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,820 views

  34. Upcoming battle with my mom about skydiving  

    By David Wang,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,111 views

  35. What Usually Comes w/ a Used Canopy?  

    By PlaneFun,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,993 views

  36. AFF students general performance  

    By Duvain,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1,619 views

  37. Skydive Perris VS Skydive Elsinore  

    By David Wang,
    • 20 replies
    • 5,761 views

  38. Advanced training  

    By heavision,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,293 views

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

    By sheeks,
    • 9 replies
    • 3,182 views

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

    By David Wang,   
    • 49 replies
    • 6,967 views

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

    By kuai43,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,243 views

  42. Looking for a team at Collegiates  

    By Madigan,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,096 views

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

    By David Wang,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,046 views

  44. weird skydving dream  

    By David Wang,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,806 views

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

    By David Wang,
    • 27 replies
    • 5,631 views

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

    By David Wang,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,348 views

  47. Rate My AFF Jumps  

    By bmaxwe,   
    • 6 replies
    • 1,934 views

  48. License Number  

    By iranianjumper,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,603 views

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

    By David Wang,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,662 views

  50. Who is Skydive Spaceland?  

    By gowlerk,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,679 views

  51. Being smooth and precise in the air?  

    By Viking4455,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,357 views

  52. Night jumps in Perris  

    By Elpnor,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,948 views

  53. Carry-On on Check Rig on Airlines?  

    By PlaneFun,
    • 23 replies
    • 5,711 views

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

    By CoolBeans,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,508 views

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

    By diverds,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,207 views

  56. Best tandem handy cam setup?  

    By sudeep,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,397 views

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

    By Bkleven7,
    • 24 replies
    • 4,389 views

  58. Packing tool  

    By KrisS,
    • 22 replies
    • 5,371 views

  59. MOGAS operations - lead substitute additive?  

    By omerzitelia,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1,926 views

  60. Skydiving Tips/Sugesstions for First Jump  

    By Will1995,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,451 views

  61. Why is Crossbracing Only Seen on Skydiving Canopies?  

    By jf951,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,975 views

  62. 6 Candidates for USPA Central Regional Director  

    By skypilotA1,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,415 views

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

    By ZoeJD,
    • 30 replies
    • 7,032 views

  64. Good place to jump in winter?  

    By alfgihdlk,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,514 views

  65. Digital altimeter or Audible altimeter 1st?  

    By Rsaaronson,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,237 views

  66. Alti-2 Digital altimeter  

    By MaryMo,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,709 views

  67. Fuel per jump  

    By Zachanonymous,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,104 views

  68. Financing for dropzones  

    By cosmicgypsy,
    • 8 replies
    • 6,166 views

  69. Two dropzones review for AFF  

    By Yousef_A,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,844 views

  70. Russian paratroopers  

    By brenthutch,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,058 views

  71. Russian paratroopers  

    By brenthutch,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,209 views

  72. Softest opening canopy  

    By jakebaustin,
    • 19 replies
    • 7,124 views

  73. Bonehead VS Cookie  

    By Rsaaronson,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,075 views

  74. Skydive Radio #245 with Craig Girard  

    By diverds,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,435 views

  75. Rig advice  

    By Jumper12345,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,565 views

  76. Wanting to Start a Skydiving Club  

    By Tin,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,546 views

  77. Worldwide Event Calendar  

    By KameronB,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,571 views

  78. No Pilot Chute Belly Reserves  

    By superswooper,   
    • 19 replies
    • 4,178 views

  79. Downsizing as a student  

    By Rsaaronson,
    • 20 replies
    • 6,077 views

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

    By NoRules,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,870 views

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

    By baronn,
    • 155 replies
    • 17,593 views

  82. Coming back after a decade. Anyone else?  

    By Viking4455,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,133 views

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

    By fallfast69,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,121 views

  84. Old jumpers getting current  

    By Milo,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,294 views

  85. Skydive Radio #244 with Chazi Blacksher  

    By diverds,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,503 views

  86. Looking for some ideas   1 2

    By noamineo,
    • 25 replies
    • 5,539 views

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

    By June333,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,742 views

  88. Jump afther a Spine Surgery?  

    By maciasimagenes,   
    • 7 replies
    • 2,422 views

  89. I have 12 jumps  

    By skybytch,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,988 views

  90. C182P how much fuel are you flying with?  

    By omerzitelia,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,910 views

  91. LET 410  

    By Conflab,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,792 views

  92. Jumping in metres   1 2

    By neilmck,
    • 25 replies
    • 4,895 views

  93. Skydive Radio #243 with Albert Berchtold  

    By diverds,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,080 views

  94. 100th!  

    By yobnoc,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,526 views

  95. First jump with the wifey!  

    By yobnoc,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,221 views

  96. 4-way exit FAIL - skydiver loses shoe   1 2

    By raphaelistics,
    • 35 replies
    • 8,393 views

  97. Stalling the canopy to remove a line over?  

    By hwjl,   
    • 12 replies
    • 4,032 views

  98. Passed my AFF level 1 today  

    By tiger93rsl,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,073 views

  99. First Rig  

    By rugbyfan89,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,319 views

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

    By Whysojumpy,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,661 views
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