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1. FAA question: Can a private pilot fly a jump plane?  

   By skydivingdutch, June 5, 2004
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   • calphoto
   • June 7, 2004

2. Neptune Problems   1 2

   By voodew1, January 20, 2004
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   • garyharbird
   • January 23, 2004

3. US school with German instructors?  

   By GermanSKY, February 17, 2017
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   • timrf79
   • February 27, 2017

4. Stupidest thing you've ever done? (Skydiving Related)   1 2

   By HardCorr, August 31, 2005
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   • albatross27
   • September 6, 2005

5. Beer for 1st times?   1 2

   By pccoder, October 10, 2004
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   • CrazyRick
   • November 4, 2004

6. Z Team Record  

   By Wright, April 5, 2007
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   • cpoxon
   • April 13, 2007

7. Austin, TX + TSA + Rig + Cypress = No carry on  

   By flyer299, December 4, 2003
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   • jumperconway
   • December 4, 2003

8. FAA Changes Rule on Main Parachutes.  

   By 3331, June 11, 2010
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   • Andy9o8
   • June 12, 2010

9. Why does a DZ's boom or bust?   1 2

   By Deisel, July 19, 2010
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   • grimmie
   • July 21, 2010

10. Skydiving with age  

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

11. Which Skydiving Company Has the Best Customer Service?  

    By crashtested, May 8, 2014
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    • drunk
    • June 27, 2014

12. Illusion of safety  

    By Broke, July 25, 2007
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    • cpoxon
    • July 26, 2007

13. Two skydivers are getting married...  

    By Cyane, June 19, 2015
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    • format
    • June 25, 2015

14. buying gear/money transfers overseas?  

    By blkhwkmech89, September 9, 2015
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    • Dopamine_Junkie
    • September 10, 2015

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

    By sheeks, December 12, 2019
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    • CyathusCuckoo
    • December 18, 2019

16. What's the largest completed RW formation You've been on?   1 2

    By Mirage63, February 15, 2004
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    • Mirage63
    • February 20, 2004

17. Life is good :)   1 2

    By guineapiggie101, June 20, 2011
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    • JohnMitchell
    • July 10, 2011

18. Anyone still have old F-111 main canopies?  

    By skylee_pinoy, March 1, 2005
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    • skylee_pinoy
    • March 3, 2005

19. my new rig...  

    By CheCamur, April 10, 2003
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    • deefly
    • April 15, 2003

20. Highest altitude jumped   1 2

    By lazyfrog, October 6, 2003
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    • ber
    • October 11, 2003

21. Cookie Composites  

    By markovwgti, November 12, 2007
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    • kris2extreme
    • November 15, 2007

22. New UK Skydiver - need some help and advice   1 2

    By johnnycab, August 2, 2006
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    • billyg23
    • August 8, 2006

23. Rx skydiving glasses for severe astigmatism  

    By shibu, June 14, 2022
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    • shibu
    • June 22, 2022

24. For all you Green light Jumpers and Newbies out there  

    By Squeak, June 1, 2011
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    • TampaPete
    • June 5, 2011

25. "Free Fly Friendly"!!!!   1 2

    By roostnureye, February 22, 2010
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    • JohnRich
    • March 2, 2010

26. skydiving precautions  

    By hangingman, July 14, 2003
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    • phonics1981
    • July 14, 2003

27. AFF courses abroard  

    By Genty234, June 1, 2016
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    • obelixtim
    • June 3, 2016

28. Good questions from non-skydivers looking at skydive photos  

    By marcandalysse, May 22, 2006
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    • dragon2
    • May 24, 2006

29. Topics for new skydivers  

    By bkeul, June 22, 2011
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    • theonlyski
    • June 23, 2011

30. A Brief History of Skydiving--FREE VIDEO  

    By BrianSGermain, October 1, 2014
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    • Hellis
    • October 7, 2014

31. Medical Insurance through your Employer - Funny Story   1 2

    By stoneycase, February 24, 2004
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    • adamUK
    • February 27, 2004

32. Classic accuracy resources  

    By hcsvader, April 8, 2010
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    • riggerrob
    • April 12, 2010

33. Digital Logbooks  

    By NegroKarlezi, April 6, 2015
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    • D22369
    • April 8, 2015

34. sweet skydive base jump commercial  

    By jake95, March 22, 2011
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    • jdatc
    • March 24, 2011

35. Decided on the katana 120 but was unaware that Xaos only recomends a min of 500 jumps  

    By daleskydive, May 2, 2012
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    • nigel99
    • May 3, 2012

36. USPA Exceeds 35,000!  

    By 3331, June 19, 2013
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    • DSE
    • June 21, 2013

37. Cessna 182 Mock Up??  

    By AirWhore, November 26, 2008
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    • NickDG
    • December 1, 2008

38. First Cutaway ...yes I know, beer  

    By Koric101, August 2, 2014
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    • dthames
    • August 4, 2014

39. "The Shadow Knows" - picture in Skydiving, January 2007  

    By cpoxon, January 14, 2007
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    • Suavel
    • January 22, 2007

40. Licenses test sheet  

    By Diezel, September 18, 2006
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    • Reginald
    • September 20, 2006

41. New Otter Flys  

    By DBCOOPER, February 19, 2010
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • February 28, 2010

42. Spinning student video  

    By wrightskyguy, September 26, 2014
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    • JohnMitchell
    • September 27, 2014

43. Skydiving with a Pacemaker  

    By Skybanana1942, October 24, 2020
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    • Buckaroo
    • January 23, 2021

44. 300 way final day  

    By billvon, December 15, 2002
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    • billvon
    • December 16, 2002

45. Skyride - urgent help needed  

    By mdowling, October 26, 2005
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    • DJL
    • October 27, 2005

46. Little question for Bill Booth  

    By autoset, February 12, 2007
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    • Eule
    • February 16, 2007

47. How Pulling At End Of A Track Can Lead To Softer NOT Harder Openings; If Timed Right.  

    By mdrejhon, February 20, 2009
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    • davelepka
    • February 21, 2009

48. inherited my uncles gear  

    By firefight-n, October 17, 2010
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    • bluetwo
    • October 21, 2010

49. when to wingsuit  

    By pojj, August 7, 2009
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    • virgin-burner
    • August 14, 2009

50. Free PD Canopy  

    By ianmdrennan, June 16, 2008
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    • alexbitt
    • July 14, 2008

51. PERRIS JET UPDATE??????   1 2 3

    By SKYWHUFFO, June 14, 2004
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    • mjosparky
    • December 4, 2004

52. Noob alert: "Traffic rules"  

    By Marinus, October 30, 2011
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    • champu
    • November 3, 2011

53. Felix's death spin  

    By gusto77, October 17, 2012
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    • skydiverek
    • October 18, 2012

54. Free-fall communication systems ?  

    By BillPaine, January 12, 2007
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    • bch7773
    • January 15, 2007

55. what would do if custom officer insist to check your chute?  

    By SheeToh, September 19, 2004
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    • teason
    • September 24, 2004

56. Multiple rigs  

    By Snowbird, November 25, 2002
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    • livendive
    • November 27, 2002

57. Skydiving & edema?  

    By Pokerstar, January 29, 2009
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    • Pokerstar
    • January 30, 2009

58. A united and respectful skydiving community.   1 2

    By AFFI, June 23, 2006
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    • Tonto
    • June 28, 2006

59. Okay so what do you think about "Me" becoming a tandemmaster?   1 2

    By NoShitThereIWas, May 19, 2004
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    • skydivah1
    • May 22, 2004

60. Freefalling and midair collisons with an aircraft questions...  

    By BravestDog, July 17, 2003
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    • cloud9
    • July 19, 2003

61. Vintage jumpsuits  

    By airdrop, January 20, 2016
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    • FastRon
    • February 10, 2016

62. world record headown invites?  

    By bigway, February 8, 2005
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    • jumperconway
    • February 22, 2005

63. Ever chopped a perfectly good main?   1 2

    By jeremyneas, December 22, 2003
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    • ChileRelleno
    • January 13, 2004

64. Survey about skydiving for student project  

    By darkwing, September 9, 2005
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    • Plover
    • May 27, 2013

65. Rate of decent for a cutaway main?  

    By jaybwise, October 21, 2015
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    • raymod2
    • October 23, 2015

66. Video!  

    By WeakMindedFool, October 26, 2006
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    • NWFlyer
    • October 27, 2006

67. New, fun, weird, different Exits.  

    By ridestrong, November 8, 2010
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    • Dr_Tuls
    • November 15, 2010

68. Hmmmmm - questioning Skydiving article not doing familiarisation jump on unusual gear  

    By chuckakers, November 16, 2007
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    • councilman24
    • November 19, 2007

69. Caravan Straddle Bench  

    By rushmc, August 15, 2007
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    • rushmc
    • August 18, 2007

70. 'Educational' AFF  

    By pilatus_p, October 8, 2006
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    • pilatus_p
    • October 9, 2006

71. Is 4-way FS mis-named?  

    By GLIDEANGLE, October 18, 2009
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    • CSpenceFLY
    • October 28, 2009

72. Fatality - Non-Skydiving - Scott Tezak killed in plane accident in Spring Hill Fl 5/7/11  

    By crwslut, May 8, 2011
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    • pchapman
    • May 13, 2011

73. Jumping smoke?   1 2 3

    By adrenalinejunki, April 20, 2006
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    • billvon
    • April 25, 2006

74. Parachutist Magazine  

    By Nightingale, November 3, 2003
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    • flyangel2
    • November 4, 2003

75. Sprained foot/ hurt knee- how long to wait?  

    By BelskyBlueEyes, October 25, 2006
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    • LuvToFly
    • October 27, 2006

76. to chop or not- this might be you someday   1 2

    By sinjin, March 11, 2008
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    • Andy9o8
    • March 13, 2008

77. Should I bring beer for my AFF instructors?  

    By charlie5, July 1, 2011
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    • JohnMitchell
    • July 6, 2011

78. Static Line Exit from a 206U, Caravan, Twin Otter, or a Tailgate  

    By Unstable, January 19, 2008
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    • lilchief
    • January 20, 2008

79. Brasil World Championships compromised  

    By piisfish, September 2, 2004
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    • wmw999
    • September 6, 2004

80. Failing license test  

    By jjiimmyyt, April 15, 2004
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    • wingnut
    • April 19, 2004

81. Jumping with people  

    By Islandcool, March 3, 2003
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    • rocketdog
    • March 6, 2003

82. Low openings - how its done!  

    By jraf, December 16, 2006
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    • Eule
    • December 19, 2006

83. Skydiving magazine  

    By Katrinka, January 25, 2010
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    • chasN66AD
    • January 26, 2010

84. Golden Knights Black & Gold Meet(Military Only)   1 2

    By DBCOOPER, August 29, 2003
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • October 3, 2003

85. Why do some people choose not to go the next step with their license?   1 2

    By npgraphicdesign, October 27, 2008
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    • Nutz
    • October 29, 2008

86. So excited/upset!  

    By Chapsta, November 13, 2003
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    • Chapsta
    • November 15, 2003

87. My New Rig   1 2

    By towerrat, December 11, 2003
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    • algboy
    • December 13, 2003

88. APF vs. USPA License  

    By samyueru, December 4, 2003
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    • samyueru
    • December 5, 2003

89. 2021 USPA Calendar  

    By Deisel, November 10, 2021
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    • IanHarrop
    • November 29, 2021

90. non USA made mains/reserves?  

    By psf, March 28, 2012
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    • raceface
    • March 28, 2012

91. first solo dive after aff   1 2

    By minmal, February 8, 2008
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    • blackout
    • February 10, 2008

92. how to get down?  

    By skydivercowboy, September 20, 2010
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    • skydivercowboy
    • September 23, 2010

93. Airplane Repo  

    By Faicon9493, March 27, 2019
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    • BillyVance
    • April 3, 2019

94. Side Spin Question  

    By outlawphx, January 17, 2006
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    • tso-d_chris
    • January 18, 2006

95. Strato Star, here's your chance?  

    By skyjumpenfool, August 30, 2017
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    • Unstable
    • August 31, 2017

96. OK I fall like a brick! I need a suit   1 2

    By shah269, July 6, 2009
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    • Nutz
    • July 7, 2009

97. You are in charge   1 2

    By Croc, August 26, 2006
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    • kallend
    • August 28, 2006

98. Tunnel = Crack   1 2

    By skybytch, April 13, 2004
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    • sdctlc
    • April 20, 2004

99. HELP NEEDED   1 2

    By rorgan, November 16, 2005
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    • Andy_Copland
    • November 17, 2005

100. high altitude jumping  

     By SLAMBO, December 15, 2010
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     • erdnarob
     • December 22, 2010