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1. New Paint Job on our Lovely C-182.   1 2

   By Unstable, February 4, 2008
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   • ltdiver
   • February 28, 2008

2. Skyride staking a partnership with another DZ   1 2

   By BillyVance, February 23, 2008
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   • BillyVance
   • April 7, 2008

3. How big is skydiving?  

   By theduke, April 21, 2015
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   • PixieUK
   • April 29, 2015

4. Simple Physics Question   1 2

   By jigneshsoni, August 4, 2005
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   • tumbler
   • August 5, 2005

5. [Billvon] Static line - student in tow.  

   By Erroll, September 8, 2004
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   • SlyFox
   • September 9, 2004

6. Where can I get skydiving travel insurance ? uk jumper  

   By philhalper, October 13, 2021
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   • Pasty123
   • January 15, 2024

7. MEDICAL TESTS required in your country?  

   By skydiverek, March 8, 2006
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   • skydiverek
   • March 12, 2006

8. Skydiving and hearing ability  

   By Kappa, October 22, 2005
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   • FFlyer
   • October 27, 2005

9. Guys gals...can you help me out  

   By shah269, October 12, 2009
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   • NickDG
   • October 13, 2009

10. Beware Friendly Skydivers...   1 2

    By kimmy, May 6, 2004
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    • Squeak
    • June 29, 2005

11. Badassed Videos  

    By drewcarp, May 24, 2010
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    • Coasterbrad
    • May 28, 2010

12. In Flight Maintenance?  

    By EvilGenius, August 5, 2016
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    • Rickendiver
    • August 8, 2016

13. Jump Tickets Prices  

    By scottymccomas, February 10, 2013
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    • Shredex
    • February 13, 2013

14. Why do you skydive?   1 2

    By AmorDeCosmos, April 28, 2011
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    • richravizza
    • August 23, 2012

15. Isabelle Skydive Backdrop   1 2

    By nightjumps, September 19, 2003
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    • The111
    • October 2, 2003

16. Next Time Pack Slider Down   1 2

    By flyhi, May 5, 2010
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    • anthonyfellows
    • May 15, 2010

17. A really graphic Picture Skydiving?   1 2

    By Kid_Icarus, June 14, 2004
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    • rickfri59
    • June 17, 2004

18. newbie asking ???   1 2

    By sparky6542, March 5, 2006
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    • aheavenlytiger
    • April 27, 2006

19. A Message To All Skydivers  

    By chrismgtis, September 10, 2009
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    • Rover
    • September 11, 2009

20. Caught on landing gear  

    By skybum1, March 3, 2008
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    • skypuppy
    • March 4, 2008

21. Grounded?   1 2

    By phoenixlpr, November 2, 2005
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    • Airman1270
    • November 4, 2005

22. Dytter Flatline? (Not 1st or 2nd warning)   1 2

    By ntrprnr, September 4, 2006
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    • champu
    • September 12, 2006

23. Realistic Costs to get into the sport?   1 2 3

    By alphawolf, December 12, 2004
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    • JCoonce
    • January 20, 2005

24. Ride to Altitude II  

    By robskydiv, December 24, 2008
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    • rave4funn
    • December 31, 2008

25. no flair whatsoever!   1 2

    By sparkie, June 10, 2010
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    • ridestrong
    • June 12, 2010

26. Pilot ZPX vs Safire2  

    By agrojumper, July 30, 2013
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    • mjlaw201
    • July 30, 2013

27. If you knew you were going to die from skydiving, would you continue to jump?   1 2

    By Kynan1, May 16, 2007
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    • pinkfairy
    • May 20, 2007

28. Would this be a good jump plane?  

    By kevin922, December 10, 2002
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    • Gawain
    • December 10, 2002

29. Lung Problems and Jumping  

    By RogerZZ, March 1, 2004
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    • adrenalinejunki
    • March 8, 2004

30. Belly Flying   1 2

    By woodpecker, June 24, 2006
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    • bob.dino
    • June 26, 2006

31. Roll the nose or not  

    By Longbow1415, April 16, 2012
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    • chris74
    • April 22, 2012

32. KNOT-IN-TOW!!! WTF??? saftey day fun!!!  

    By skymedic, March 13, 2005
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    • skymedic
    • March 16, 2005

33. Tunnel time v Real time  

    By AdrianGlave, April 24, 2011
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    • ArizonaStone
    • September 17, 2011

34. helicopter jumps!!  

    By chipiematt, January 20, 2008
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    • virgin-burner
    • January 21, 2008

35. DZ is turning into tandem factory!  

    By roostnureye, February 16, 2010
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    • kmills0705
    • February 23, 2010

36. jumping in Medellin.  

    By ninja707, January 13, 2011
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    • kirkverner
    • January 13, 2011

37. Georgia's first SCSA  

    By popsjumper, November 7, 2009
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    • popsjumper
    • January 26, 2010

38. Parts of Florida Shut Down   1 2 3

    By tkhayes, February 15, 2004
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    • dreamsville
    • February 23, 2004

39. 3 Year Old Skydiver  

    By BrianSGermain, September 29, 2016
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    • dqpacker
    • October 3, 2016

40. TSA and flights.   1 2

    By atsaubrey, August 24, 2004
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    • freakyrat
    • August 12, 2009

41. Jump Numbers   1 2 3

    By BlueSkyJR, February 7, 2005
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    • bobsled92
    • February 12, 2005

42. State's deadliest skydiving operation  

    By brettpobastad, February 25, 2003
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    • hooked
    • February 27, 2003

43. Triathlon@1.08 WL - To jump or not to jump...   1 2

    By iFlyFast, May 10, 2012
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    • popsjumper
    • July 17, 2012

44. Skydive Dallas Fatality Info?  

    By megamalfunction, April 10, 2016
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    • danornan
    • April 11, 2016

45. high pulls   1 2

    By dkf1979, November 4, 2003
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    • Tonedog1980
    • November 11, 2003

46. Would you like family to skydive   1 2

    By Ruskin, February 10, 2007
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    • skydance1954
    • February 17, 2007

47. Perris Rigging Loft - Contact details needed!  

    By James.UWE, July 14, 2008
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    • taylor.freefall
    • July 14, 2008

48. Bill Booth 50th Anniversary Video Tribute  

    By kkeenan, February 21, 2015
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    • flyboy6554
    • February 27, 2015

49. Introducing Project Hercules: A research study into skydiving education  

    By cbuffalino, May 12, 2016
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    • jclalor
    • June 6, 2016

50. BASE jumpers eye Jin Mao Tower -- Press Clips  

    By quade, August 21, 2003
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    • webracer
    • August 21, 2003

51. Changing the culture   1 2 3 4

    By nigel99, August 1, 2011
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    • nigel99
    • August 4, 2011

52. Acceptable Loses?   1 2

    By Designer, July 8, 2005
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    • mjosparky
    • July 13, 2005

53. Hypothetical emergency  

    By gus, February 5, 2003
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    • jumperconway
    • February 5, 2003

54. Repack or not???   1 2

    By SSkydiver, November 5, 2003
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    • fudd
    • November 7, 2003

55. Why are Mains BIGGER than RES ????   1 2 3

    By shaz_nz, August 26, 2010
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    • billvon
    • August 30, 2010

56. Competition for newbies   1 2

    By jhh166, December 28, 2011
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    • virgin-burner
    • January 9, 2012

57. side sliding in freefall  

    By schon267, September 17, 2005
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    • Fast
    • September 19, 2005

58. 4th of july boogie  

    By freeflynate, March 24, 2004
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    • ianmdrennan
    • March 25, 2004

59. Wingsuit proximity to other canopies   1 2

    By okalb, January 17, 2006
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    • Ron
    • January 18, 2006

60. Skydiving in West Virginia  

    By DigitalDave, February 8, 2010
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    • pdhenry190
    • March 9, 2010

61. Where can i skydive....   1 2

    By Ketia0, May 9, 2009
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    • brettski74
    • May 11, 2009

62. Parachute lift speed  

    By reukkes, August 4, 2004
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    • Bosveld
    • August 5, 2004

63. Getting stable after diving exit  

    By KNewman, November 13, 2005
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    • popsjumper
    • November 20, 2005

64. tipping for recovered chopped canopy   1 2

    By bigbearfng, June 11, 2008
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    • DrewEckhardt
    • June 13, 2008

65. Freeflying using a 288 Manta?   1 2

    By Kynan1, November 21, 2006
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    • recovercrachead
    • November 22, 2006

66. HELP!!!   1 2

    By jumprunner, May 28, 2010
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    • airtwardo
    • June 1, 2010

67. So whats it actually like flying these 'racer' canopies   1 2

    By humanflite, May 29, 2008
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    • cocheese
    • June 7, 2008

68. Jumping in the WINTER :( ....   1 2

    By SkyPainter, October 10, 2008
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    • wildfan75
    • October 16, 2008

69. Typical wingloading at diff. experience levels   1 2

    By DZJ, September 13, 2004
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    • Fast
    • September 15, 2004

70. Skydiving ham radio question (HF ops)  

    By 377, June 20, 2008
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    • 377
    • April 12, 2016

71. Scariest jump   1 2

    By velo90, November 5, 2003
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    • BillyVance
    • November 16, 2003

72. Criminal Liability for Skydiving Accident (Hypothetical Situation)  

    By lawrocket, June 19, 2003
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    • quade
    • June 20, 2003

73. Lets talk about DZ and money   1 2

    By cvfd1399, February 16, 2005
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    • Reginald
    • February 17, 2005

74. USA min requirements for tracking suits ( Tube 3 )  

    By moiye, July 3, 2013
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    • DcloudZ
    • July 8, 2013

75. What makes someone pick the place to make thier first jump?   1 2 3 4

    By Fast, March 7, 2007
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    • mvietori
    • May 1, 2007

76. How often do cut away mains get lost?   1 2

    By mrluky, October 26, 2009
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    • tbrown
    • October 27, 2009

77. Cobalt or no ???   1 2

    By siuskydive, October 17, 2003
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    • yjumpinoz
    • April 16, 2009

78. A License Proficiency/progression card.  

    By SkyDivesAreUs, October 26, 2016
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    • sammielu
    • October 31, 2016

79. Learning curve  

    By NeonLights, November 9, 2012
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    • airtwardo
    • November 12, 2012

80. Jumping with tandem  

    By Sled14, October 6, 2005
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    • riggerrob
    • October 10, 2005

81. Skydiving career in 6 months?   1 2

    By trig78, May 12, 2010
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    • trig78
    • August 5, 2010

82. how many jumps did you make in 03   1 2 3 4

    By jdthomas, January 15, 2004
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    • crawford
    • February 4, 2004

83. Pioneers of Sport Parachuting Reunion  

    By DSE, June 30, 2008
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    • howardwhite
    • July 4, 2008

84. On realising your alti is broken mid jump , do you ?   1 2

    By Morne, July 13, 2010
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    • pinkfairy
    • July 15, 2010

85. Go- arounds   1 2

    By skinnyshrek, September 19, 2006
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    • Elisha
    • September 21, 2006

86. First Reserve Pull  

    By Tuna-Salad, November 22, 2008
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    • gsxrjumper720
    • November 26, 2008

87. Skydiving Magazine Subscription refunds  

    By EirAnne, March 2, 2009
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    • slotperfect
    • March 3, 2009

88. Searching for a video...  

    By aaroncosbey, March 1, 2014
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    • zoobrothertom
    • March 4, 2014

89. How long to wait after MCL injury  

    By theplummeter, June 10, 2017
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    • NWFlyer
    • June 25, 2017

90. Piper Lance as Jump Plane?  

    By mrpilotman, April 15, 2009
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    • MajorDad
    • April 16, 2009

91. TSA baggage inspections?   1 2

    By mjosparky, July 15, 2003
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    • billvon
    • June 16, 2004

92. When do you earn the right to call yourself a skydiver?   1 2

    By Bibliophile, October 28, 2009
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    • artard
    • January 10, 2010

93. Thailand update #2  

    By billvon, January 27, 2004
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    • relyon
    • January 29, 2004

94. Older Jumpers At The DZ   1 2 3

    By rickfri59, December 16, 2003
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    • lowie
    • December 27, 2003

95. Wind chill factor  

    By Rover, June 20, 2009
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    • pirana
    • June 25, 2009

96. FYI ; Kitty Hawk Demo Jumpers   1 2

    By airtwardo, December 3, 2003
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    • JohnRich
    • December 9, 2003

97. Medical School   1 2

    By Superman32, February 4, 2005
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    • billdo
    • February 13, 2005

98. Dive Brakes for Cessnas  

    By riggerrob, March 7, 2003
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    • diverdriver
    • March 8, 2003

99. just IMHO... how skydiving helps real life   1 2

    By Mike111, July 28, 2006
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    • pirana
    • July 30, 2006

100. BRUTUS - Skydiving Dog - Press Clips  

     By quade, November 4, 2002
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     • reddevil1
     • February 12, 2005