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1. Your brain is different...  

   By Guru312, December 1, 2008
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   • antonija
   • December 5, 2008

2. Staff Jump Discounts?  

   By dsbbreck, February 11, 2004
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   • riggerrob
   • February 15, 2004

3. Second Tandem or AFF?  

   By genericusername, September 12, 2012
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   • FlyingRhenquest
   • September 16, 2012

4. Fastest way to get jump numbers up?  

   By silstabilo, June 4, 2022
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   • yoink
   • June 27, 2022

5. Wind Tunnel Yesterday & Completed AFF today (videos)  

   By rohicks, March 18, 2013
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   • atoggs
   • March 29, 2013

6. altimeters-checked baggage or carry on?  

   By bigbearfng, February 3, 2009
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   • theonlyski
   • February 10, 2009

7. Skydiving and Pressure equalization on ears  

   By anccert, July 24, 2007
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   • Beerlight
   • September 27, 2007

8. Psychology of Skydiving  

   By RkyMtnHigh, June 7, 2007
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   • allenfperos
   • June 14, 2007

9. USPA actions: Was: Tandem instructor missing in lebanon  

   By BarryWilliams, October 28, 2018
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   • mark
   • October 31, 2018

10. Crowded skies, Landing...Safety?  

    By blue24, June 28, 2011
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    • shah269
    • June 29, 2011

11. 2 out - NOT a cypress fire  

    By Evelyn, August 21, 2006
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    • bob.dino
    • August 22, 2006

12. Packing as a Job  

    By Akey, May 23, 2006
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    • Broke
    • May 25, 2006

13. Currency  

    By Nightingale, December 12, 2003
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    • newsstand
    • December 15, 2003

14. Most beautiful dropzones  

    By AaronD, February 18, 2016
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    • JayFitz164
    • February 22, 2016

15. How many jumps before using a camera?  

    By DON321, September 1, 2008
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    • AggieDave
    • October 3, 2008

16. Beech 1900 for skydiving.  

    By Otter, July 18, 2003
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    • diverdriver
    • July 20, 2003

17. blue sky black death?  

    By MADPROPS, August 12, 2008
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    • patworks
    • September 13, 2011

18. Adrenaline?  

    By valcore, May 23, 2006
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    • valcore
    • May 24, 2006

19. visiting USA with RIG  

    By Squeak, April 13, 2004
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    • ladyskydiver
    • April 16, 2004

20. Where to get "Dropzone" or "Cutaway"?  

    By dreamsville, March 19, 2003
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    • Keith
    • March 25, 2003

21. "Parachutist" Whatzit #2  

    By Hogzilla, January 21, 2016
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    • docowens
    • February 13, 2016

22. REV JIMS pie  

    By bozo, March 18, 2007
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    • bozo
    • April 20, 2007

23. starting skydiving in the USA compared to FRANCE  

    By frenchcloud, December 22, 2004
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    • frenchcloud
    • December 26, 2004

24. From Business to Club  

    By peregrinerose, August 27, 2012
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    • peregrinerose
    • September 11, 2012

25. David Lief Canopy Sale Problems  

    By Jumpmunki, May 17, 2004
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    • tbrown
    • August 8, 2004

26. Most athletic skydiving discipline?  

    By i_like_ceviche, September 24, 2017
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    • riggerrob
    • September 27, 2017

27. Aerodyne Pilot  

    By apt3studiodiver, April 12, 2010
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    • apt3studiodiver
    • April 14, 2010

28. Turns... hooks, low, stall.... etc  

    By artistcalledian, October 19, 2005
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    • NlghtJumper
    • April 15, 2006

29. FAA rules in favor of skydiving!  

    By stratostar, September 6, 2013
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    • billvon
    • September 6, 2013

30. Coming off of AFF and jump counts  

    By dweeb, October 3, 2006
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    • azdiver
    • October 4, 2006

31. Ever had a problem with your rig at the airport?  

    By Hazarrd, October 20, 2003
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    • aneblett
    • November 10, 2003

32. Re: [tombuch] Tandem Fatality- Drowning Hawaii Jan 06,2006  

    By feuergnom, January 12, 2006
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    • Elisha
    • January 14, 2006

33. Front Flip  

    By kai2k1, February 18, 2004
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    • Gators1240
    • September 8, 2011

34. 5.29.24 Skydiving Tandem Instructor Examiner Found Guilty of Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identify Theft.  

    By F104 Starfighter, May 29, 2024
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    • jrodrod
    • October 31, 2024

35. DOOOOOOOOOOR (etiquette and safety)  

    By NWFlyer, May 24, 2013
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    • rehmwa
    • June 10, 2013

36. Landing off  

    By fasted3, June 10, 2013
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    • DcloudZ
    • June 10, 2013

37. Gear checks  

    By Tigerfly, November 7, 2016
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    • Joellercoaster
    • November 14, 2016

38. Winter gloves?????  

    By prodiver913, November 22, 2008
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    • pilotdave
    • November 28, 2008

39. Ever attempted to make a phone call in free fall or under canopy?  

    By Tuna-Salad, August 5, 2009
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    • dninness
    • August 19, 2009

40. First Jump after broken ankle / NERVES!  

    By ChadFlorian, February 4, 2005
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    • Dumpster
    • February 22, 2005

41. Differences In Jump Planes?  

    By mutumbo, January 12, 2011
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    • Scrumpot
    • January 13, 2011

42. Parachutes Still OK for U.S. Travel  

    By 3331, August 11, 2006
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    • adventurechick
    • August 17, 2006

43. six minutes in the tunnel kicked my ass!  

    By outofit, June 11, 2003
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    • SilentJ
    • June 13, 2003

44. Failed lvl 7 + My first malfunction... what a day!  

    By Surferd00d, July 28, 2007
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    • Bill_K
    • July 31, 2007

45. I had my pre-second bag lock  

    By Magistr8, April 30, 2003
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    • Magistr8
    • May 1, 2003

46. I have a manifest? warning (newb)  

    By FreefallFro, June 2, 2008
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    • FreefallFro
    • June 3, 2008

47. Hard opening and chop !!!! AFF 1  

    By sinjin, February 20, 2007
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    • slotperfect
    • February 23, 2007

48. breathing troubles...?  

    By speedylisa, November 29, 2005
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    • sixtysevengt5oo
    • November 30, 2005

49. Your opinions please  

    By NightJumper, March 16, 2003
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    • AndyMan
    • March 18, 2003

50. Skydiving with age  

    By cbrown1311, August 9, 2010
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    • BlueSBDeath
    • August 19, 2010

51. What's the name of that crazy guy...?  

    By autoset, January 7, 2007
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    • Elisha
    • January 8, 2007

52. Do Porters have  

    By WatchYourStep, October 12, 2005
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    • piisfish
    • October 19, 2005

53. What's missing from this pic  

    By Squeak, May 12, 2005
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    • unpacker
    • May 17, 2005

54. knee reconstruction anybody?  

    By fatflying, September 10, 2004
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    • artbel
    • September 16, 2004

55. Skyhook and Freebag  

    By auburnguy, March 30, 2008
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    • Squeak
    • April 1, 2008

56. Long Hair  

    By KingDiamond, October 17, 2010
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    • NWFlyer
    • October 18, 2010

57. Determined to get my A, I made 10 jumps this weekend.  

    By JMantheDrumMan, October 5, 2010
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    • BigMark
    • October 18, 2010

58. Classic!  

    By Rstanley0312, May 30, 2012
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    • wmw999
    • June 1, 2012

59. FLorida  

    By daytripper419, January 7, 2010
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    • beerline
    • January 15, 2010

60. Newb Stigma?  

    By sealing, January 23, 2009
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    • Andy9o8
    • January 25, 2009

61. staying stable....  

    By doddy, February 15, 2005
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    • yarpos
    • February 16, 2005

62. Bush jump - a different take  

    By tspillers, June 15, 2004
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    • tspillers
    • June 17, 2004

63. RDS  

    By Brumby, June 18, 2010
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    • Rugby82
    • March 31, 2011

64. wolmari pack  

    By beavdog, November 12, 2002
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    • Kennedy
    • November 13, 2002

65. Getting in touch with balloon pilots that have dropped jumpers  

    By Armour666, January 23, 2008
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    • brettski74
    • January 26, 2008

66. noise in freefall  

    By firstime, November 5, 2003
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    • mx757
    • November 6, 2003

67. Jumpship Discussion - Gippsland GA-8 Airvan  

    By Unstable, January 15, 2008
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    • Unstable
    • January 25, 2008

68. What would you do if .....  

    By clint, June 20, 2005
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    • freakydiver
    • June 21, 2005

69. New Scam For Me  

    By LeapingGnome, October 11, 2009
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    • Xtine
    • October 17, 2009

70. what riser length should I get 23" or 24"  

    By daleskydive, May 25, 2012
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    • chuteless
    • May 29, 2012

71. King Air 90 nose gear collapse in the North East.  

    By diverdriver, May 9, 2006
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    • firstime
    • May 17, 2006

72. boc pull out... which side?  

    By alanab, August 11, 2003
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    • riggerrob
    • August 12, 2003

73. Is This Possible?  

    By masterblaster72, May 14, 2006
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    • Mush
    • May 16, 2006

74. Let it roll of the back???  

    By freakydiver, March 11, 2003
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    • Mixoligist
    • March 13, 2003

75. Strength needed for skydiving?  

    By hooked, November 4, 2002
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    • Galen
    • November 8, 2002

76. I Can't Say That I Like it When:  

    By Vertifly, October 6, 2003
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    • airdweller
    • October 9, 2003

77. Well that landing was fun...  

    By npgraphicdesign, November 7, 2011
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    • pirana
    • November 17, 2011

78. Guiness 2004  

    By billvon, September 10, 2003
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    • PhillyKev
    • September 11, 2003

79. Vigil restrictions on door openings?  

    By billvon, June 3, 2010
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    • burtonjm
    • June 4, 2010

80. A CALL TO ARMS  

    By laird, February 12, 2005
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    • billvon
    • February 14, 2005

81. THERE'S A NEW HELI PILOT IN TOWN  

    By BAGEL, January 10, 2003
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    • Stacy
    • January 13, 2003

82. When am I off...  

    By Whamie, August 17, 2012
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    • DougH
    • August 21, 2012

83. USPA and licenses.  

    By ThighMan, August 22, 2011
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    • JerseyShawn
    • August 23, 2011

84. Pulling High  

    By bqmassey, March 27, 2011
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    • FreeFlyer2100
    • March 28, 2011

85. Favorite weather sites  

    By Superman32, November 22, 2005
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    • LittleDJ
    • November 24, 2005

86. Stall?  

    By huka551, March 29, 2005
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    • kelpdiver
    • March 30, 2005

87. USPA Election Counts  

    By Jimbo, January 9, 2003
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    • quade
    • January 12, 2003

88. Bill Murray to jump with Golden Knights  

    By smooth, July 21, 2008
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    • LloydDobbler
    • July 24, 2008

89. Getting AFF certified  

    By BelskyBlueEyes, September 21, 2006
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    • mrGuy
    • September 24, 2006

90. JFTC Press Clips  

    By quade, October 5, 2002
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    • quade
    • October 18, 2002

91. Hey! Feels like I'm falling.  

    By Namowal, August 22, 2011
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    • jrmrangers
    • August 23, 2011

92. No jump for over 2 years AFF7 for D holders  

    By recovercrachead, August 9, 2006
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    • mjosparky
    • August 10, 2006

93. Birds Vs. Skydivers  

    By northcave, July 18, 2007
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    • eUrNiCc
    • July 25, 2007

94. Questionnaire  

    By Simol2k, February 15, 2007
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    • diablopilot
    • February 17, 2007

95. What should i do  

    By proud2be4life, September 10, 2007
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    • AFFI
    • September 11, 2007

96. Drop zone with Pole Dancing facility  

    By verticalflyer, October 22, 2012
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    • verticalflyer
    • November 6, 2012

97. Any advice on training a dog to not bark at canopies?  

    By gunsmokex, November 11, 2015
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    • sammielu
    • November 14, 2015

98. Guys gals...can you help me out  

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

99. Fun jumping with a tandem - requirements?  

    By alexafox, May 14, 2012
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    • JohnMitchell
    • May 15, 2012

100. USPA Comments on Future Air Traffic Control  

     By 3331, March 14, 2008
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     • chrismgtis
     • March 23, 2008