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6,250 topics in this forum

1. 2 canopies & RSL (re PIA Dual-Square Report)  

   By matt1215, May 31, 2006
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   • darkwing
   • May 31, 2006

2. course in new zealand  

   By ReggieBaby, March 25, 2009
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   • humbled1
   • March 26, 2009

3. Packing Question  

   By assoutjohnnie, November 29, 2005
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   • FrogNog
   • November 29, 2005

4. convert to USPA license  

   By suuz83, October 12, 2012
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   • suuz83
   • October 12, 2012

5. Dislocated Shoulder  

   By gmac324, April 8, 2003
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   • billvon
   • April 8, 2003

6. artificial lens due to cataracta and skydiving  

   By Unutsch, October 30, 2003
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   • StevePhelps
   • November 1, 2003

7. Instructor/ coach rating  

   By popeyefireman, October 31, 2003
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   • slotperfect
   • November 1, 2003

8. Tandem Fatality in Ohio ????  

   By rangersergant, May 29, 2006
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   • slotperfect
   • May 29, 2006

9. Instructors Forum  

   By sangiro, May 20, 2004
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   • Tink1717
   • May 21, 2004

10. CYPRESS  

    By Slowfaller, April 19, 2001
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    • Slowfaller
    • April 19, 2001

11. Knowing your Landing area...  

    By jtiflyer, October 16, 2015
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    • pchapman
    • October 17, 2015

12. photos for training students  

    By Helix, January 29, 2010
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    • Helix
    • January 29, 2010

13. Golden Knights training  

    By bloody_trauma, May 17, 2006
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    • Ron
    • May 19, 2006

14. Next AFF rating course in North CA?  

    By Phlip, March 24, 2003
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    • NoShitThereIWas
    • March 25, 2003

15. How to turn in High Lift Track?  

    By wxmechanic, January 24, 2010
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    • wxmechanic
    • January 24, 2010

16. Re: [The111] Fatality - Tampa Bay, FL - 20 Jan 2010  

    By robinheid, January 20, 2010
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    • robinheid
    • January 21, 2010

17. Need some feedback  

    By Guajiro, May 20, 2002
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    • drenaline
    • May 20, 2002

18. Avoiding canopy collision  

    By SpeedRacer, March 28, 2001
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    • Shark
    • March 29, 2001

19. please read "don't be that guy" in freefly  

    By airdrew20012001, May 20, 2002
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    • airdrew20012001
    • May 20, 2002

20. Cost of a Cypres  

    By FallingOsh, June 28, 2005
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    • mjosparky
    • June 28, 2005

21. I'm sure it's been said enough times, but PLF!  

    By schattenjaeger, October 21, 2003
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    • ChileRelleno
    • October 21, 2003

22. Safety Day  

    By awagnon, January 10, 2010
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    • davelepka
    • January 10, 2010

23. Merry Christmas everyone  

    By billvon, December 25, 2010
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    • Skyper
    • December 28, 2010

24. Welcome Back Casch!!!  

    By Daizey, May 9, 2004
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    • Casch
    • May 9, 2004

25. DZ locations  

    By Deanster, December 5, 2001
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    • jtval
    • December 5, 2001

26. Wind Tunnel  

    By sigsby, March 16, 2001
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    • Zennie
    • March 16, 2001

27. Gear Checks  

    By reyno_gr, April 30, 2006
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    • Mockingbird
    • May 6, 2006

28. Canopy Control Requirements  

    By SkySlut, March 15, 2001
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    • SkySlut
    • March 15, 2001

29. ckeck your toggles  

    By jvair, June 23, 2005
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    • Designer
    • June 23, 2005

30. after aff  

    By mrbonz00, March 11, 2001
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    • miked10270
    • March 11, 2001

31. Gear Checks & Safety Day  

    By SpeedRacer, March 9, 2001
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    • grasshopper
    • March 9, 2001

32. Video your stupid stuff, then post on youtube  

    By skydived19006, April 11, 2008
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    • LloydDobbler
    • April 11, 2008

33. Training Question  

    By Wassituya, November 30, 2001
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    • Aviatrr
    • November 30, 2001

34. good video package for noobs and jumpers who want to improve the basics.  

    By Lazarus_762, August 25, 2012
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    • Lazarus_762
    • August 25, 2012

35. Cues for PROP in Prop Up Down Arch?  

    By NiCe85, June 9, 2015
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    • JohnMitchell
    • June 12, 2015

36. Double Mal -- Back to Earth Reserve Throw (VIDEO)  

    By jumpgod, February 18, 2005
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    • op5e
    • February 18, 2005

37. Thannks for All the good advice Guys....I did indeed learn to pack this weekend and I am now a Licensed SKYDIVER God help us all!!!  

    By hawkflight, September 6, 2004
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    • FrenchyDiver
    • September 7, 2004

38. Gear checks  

    By 3ringheathen, February 3, 2004
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    • FrogNog
    • February 3, 2004

39. Seeking contact info for Simon Wade  

    By stratostar, December 7, 2010
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    • stratostar
    • December 7, 2010

40. Too long reserve closing loop  

    By ribizligizi, December 20, 2009
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    • ribizligizi
    • December 20, 2009

41. Lycoming engines  

    By kallend, February 17, 2005
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    • pilotdave
    • February 17, 2005

42. Free Packing Seminar at Aerostore  

    By DBCOOPER, January 29, 2004
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    • sid
    • February 1, 2004

43. Reading about safety....  

    By Douggarr, April 20, 2015
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    • kallend
    • April 21, 2015

44. Self-regulation under fire by.....  

    By chuckakers, August 11, 2012
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    • sparkie
    • August 13, 2012

45. AFF2 repeat....much better than last time, thank you!  

    By Lazarus_762, August 11, 2012
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    • Lazarus_762
    • August 12, 2012

46. tandem reserve incident  

    By highspeeddirt, May 3, 2007
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    • DualHawk
    • May 3, 2007

47. Flat Turns are important  

    By TheAnvil, August 30, 2004
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    • FrogNog
    • August 30, 2004

48. number of requierd jumps  

    By iranianjumper, March 28, 2021
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    • Binary93
    • March 28, 2021

49. new to skydiving  

    By nabal, August 28, 2004
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    • crotalus01
    • August 30, 2004

50. becoming ground school instructor  

    By Kirils, November 3, 2001
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    • Kirils
    • November 5, 2001

51. How do I find USPA license #?  

    By freeflyfairy, August 28, 2004
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    • slotperfect
    • August 28, 2004

52. lineover  

    By phoenixlpr, April 23, 2007
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    • phoenixlpr
    • April 23, 2007

53. Looking for higher altitude canopy collision incident reports  

    By Oleg P, January 21, 2022
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    • chuckakers
    • January 21, 2022

54. Calling tandem handycamers!!!  

    By bobjoy9, June 2, 2005
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    • bobjoy9
    • June 4, 2005

55. AFFCC prep video?  

    By livendive, April 22, 2004
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    • sducoach
    • April 23, 2004

56. Trying to contact Jerry Sobieski  

    By RichM, September 15, 2002
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    • RichM
    • September 19, 2002

57. skysurfing  

    By ojf1982, October 9, 2001
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    • fonz
    • October 10, 2001

58. Not an Incident but Lesson Learned  

    By pd190, February 3, 2003
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    • riddler
    • February 13, 2003

59. A Licence jumping with others  

    By adamhildreth, July 21, 2012
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    • Joellercoaster
    • July 22, 2012

60. Water Training in GA?  

    By Ducky, September 13, 2002
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    • Ducky
    • September 13, 2002

61. Currency for Cat. C  

    By tps7c, November 23, 2008
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    • Reginald
    • November 24, 2008

62. Newbie question  

    By 1969912, October 6, 2005
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    • 1969912
    • October 7, 2005

63. Pro Rating  

    By RTB, February 8, 2003
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    • wrightskyguy
    • February 8, 2003

64. Packing rating and Coaching  

    By Keithor, July 27, 2013
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    • Keithor
    • July 29, 2013

65. Thanks  

    By RichM, April 8, 2002
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    • Spy38W
    • April 10, 2002

66. OOPS'D! & Did a Half-Barrel in IAF!  

    By somethinelse, August 11, 2004
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    • somethinelse
    • August 12, 2004

67. some instructive VDO's...  

    By lazyfrog, September 15, 2003
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    • lazyfrog
    • September 16, 2003

68. mal -what happened?  

    By flyhy, April 6, 2004
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    • riddler
    • April 12, 2004

69. Safety Day Tips  

    By Otter, September 12, 2003
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    • Otter
    • September 14, 2003

70. Canopy size, best person to ask.  

    By Rdutch, January 30, 2003
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    • Tinystiletto
    • January 30, 2003

71. PD 101 Canopy flying course  

    By Sky_doggy, June 24, 2012
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    • DaVinciflies
    • June 24, 2012

72. What color canopy is best  

    By Babi, March 21, 2007
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    • Babi
    • March 22, 2007

73. tandem jump if you have shoulder problems  

    By azdiver, August 18, 2006
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    • fugozzie
    • August 18, 2006

74. unstable deployment  

    By waster, September 2, 2002
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    • aneblett
    • September 3, 2002

75. Another shoulder surgery question  

    By brits17, May 18, 2005
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    • brits17
    • May 18, 2005

76. New Online Refresher Course: Free to Anyone  

    By GAskygirl, April 20, 2020
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    • nate_1979
    • April 21, 2020

77. Any recommendations for AFF courses in Adelaide area?  

    By AdamB, July 23, 2011
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    • AdamB
    • July 23, 2011

78. Training progression list?  

    By elfanie, January 8, 2004
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    • skyyhi
    • January 8, 2004

79. 1st solo and pack  

    By chutem, August 8, 2004
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    • mattjw916
    • August 9, 2004

80. FreeFly coach Rating  

    By paddyFrenchman, August 29, 2001
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    • Aviatrr
    • August 30, 2001

81. Wind tunnel before AFF course  

    By Olmed, July 21, 2011
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    • Olmed
    • July 21, 2011

82. splat  

    By deadoninpac, August 29, 2001
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    • PhillyKev
    • August 30, 2001

83. Analysis of landing incidents?  

    By gdmusumeci, May 16, 2005
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    • kelpdiver
    • May 16, 2005

84. BASE Championships Kuala Lumpur  

    By mccordia, August 28, 2001
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    • cobaltdan
    • August 29, 2001

85. Pilot chute entangled with bridle  

    By VOT, July 18, 2011
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    • JohnRich
    • July 18, 2011

86. Tandem certification  

    By Tink1717, January 22, 2003
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    • Tink1717
    • January 22, 2003

87. What next after AFF? USPA/ BPA/ ??  

    By jspratt, February 27, 2006
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    • Joellercoaster
    • March 8, 2006

88. Riding the bull kind of things...  

    By fudd, August 27, 2002
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    • ernokaikkonen
    • August 27, 2002

89. Death in Hollister  

    By Vlad, August 25, 2001
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    • chicagoskydiver
    • August 27, 2001

90. Article on Fear  

    By tdog, March 15, 2007
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    • JohnRich
    • March 15, 2007

91. Chest strap undone on purpose?  

    By xlh883, August 7, 2014
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    • normiss
    • August 7, 2014

92. Re: [inextremis] Fatality in stadium jump France  

    By Slyde, October 7, 2008
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    • inextremis
    • October 7, 2008

93. AFF 1 Out of the way baby!!!  

    By HardCorr, May 8, 2005
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    • chutem
    • May 8, 2005

94. what licenses is needed  

    By kingcloud14000, April 2, 2004
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    • bodypilot1
    • April 2, 2004

95. Check that spot  

    By wlie, August 26, 2002
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    • christoofar
    • August 26, 2002

96. AFF DONE!!!  

    By billyz222, July 22, 2014
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    • GooniesKid
    • July 22, 2014

97. Tunnel training and Cat. C  

    By Shark, December 29, 2003
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    • Casurf1978
    • December 29, 2003

98. Injury video  

    By andygrom, January 14, 2003
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    • Kinaa
    • January 14, 2003

99. Ground Hog Day - All over again!  

    By danornan, June 24, 2011
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    • Trae
    • June 25, 2011

100. Gotta say thanks!  

     By charleslittle, September 6, 2003
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     • pds
     • September 6, 2003