Safety and Training
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There is a direct relationship between your knowledge, skill and attitude and skydiving safety. Safety should be your #1 priority and this is the place to grow in all three of those areas.

6,250 topics in this forum

  1. Brian Germain   1 2

    By NorrinRadd,
    • 30 replies
    • 9,568 views

  2. AFF level 4   1 2

    By kerb,
    • 32 replies
    • 13,316 views

  3. What's the proper exit order?   1 2 3

    By JohnRich,
    • 55 replies
    • 11,367 views

  4. Lodi Aff   1 2 3 4

    By PolinaVin,
    • 98 replies
    • 18,451 views

  5. Question about bail  

    By GooniesKid,
    • 23 replies
    • 6,542 views

  6. GoPros right off of student status?   1 2 3 4 12

    By Tetrahedron,
    • 295 replies
    • 15,920 views

  7. Dropzones That Check Wingloading?   1 2

    By NWFlyer,
    • 32 replies
    • 9,206 views

  8. Chest Strap Video  

    By PNW-chris,
    • 15 replies
    • 3,940 views

  9. NEED EXPERIENCED SKYDIVERS OPINIONS - EXPERT ELICITATION  

    By BLussier,
    • 22 replies
    • 4,850 views

  10. Canopy Manufacturers' Role in Rapid Downsizing   1 2 3

    By NWFlyer,
    • 55 replies
    • 11,303 views

  11. Wisconsin: Where to get my Class A?  

    By allenw3658,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,948 views

  12. jump from paraglider  

    By iranianjumper,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,920 views

  13. Right seat passengers jump aircraft  

    By ChrisD,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,722 views

  14. Marking Lines on DZ Field  

    By ChrisD,
    • 15 replies
    • 4,571 views

  15. Detailed Account Of My Accident  

    By Andy_Copland,
    • 8 replies
    • 5,621 views

  16. "Check out my GoPro footage of my first solo!"   1 2 3 4 7

    By ntrprnr,
    • 173 replies
    • 18,470 views

  17. Demerit points and fines coming to an Australian DZ near you  

    By hollyrose,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,354 views

  18. Canopy loading in metric countries   1 2

    By wmw999,
    • 31 replies
    • 7,238 views

  19. fastest METARS and TAFS  

    By skyclear.wx,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,176 views

  20. Need coach near Davis CA: can pay beer/lodging!  

    By buckywaldorf,
    • 17 replies
    • 3,153 views

  21. Yet another newbies-with-cameras thread  

    By -Joey-,
    • 18 replies
    • 4,645 views

  22. Dealing with the "Crossbrace at 300 jumps" crowd.   1 2 3

    By DocPop,
    • 52 replies
    • 6,975 views

  23. How to stop short on landing/comments on "Demo Jumper hits spectators"   1 2

    By peek,
    • 46 replies
    • 9,691 views

  24. Exits with a tracking suit  

    By Mentosfresh,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,460 views

  25. Line twist on my first AFF jump  

    By extreme78,
    • 11 replies
    • 5,727 views

  26. Landing patterns with two nearby LZs?  

    By fly67,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,645 views

  27. Question on canopy size?   1 2

    By willd,
    • 32 replies
    • 7,010 views

  28. Hearing loss: Con to audibles?  

    By kilranian,
    • 22 replies
    • 11,007 views

  29. re: skydiving fatalities, why not require the manufacturers to meet the TSO?  

    By emfbowne,
    • 21 replies
    • 9,421 views

  30. Why I don't hook up my RSL   1 2 3

    By sundevil777,
    • 62 replies
    • 12,287 views

  31. Dumb shit you here  

    By bucketlistpilot,
    • 12 replies
    • 4,452 views

  32. CYPRES Save in the News  

    By Guest,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,963 views

  33. Newbie curious about currency  

    By l_ek0,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,509 views

  34. New DZ for completion of AFF or no?  

    By fell4skydiving,
    • 9 replies
    • 3,242 views

  35. Full Stalls for USPA B license - how stalled?   1 2

    By pchapman,
    • 30 replies
    • 6,303 views

  36. Leg strap an inch from being detached  

    By shibu,
    • 20 replies
    • 5,922 views

  37. Too old for Skydiving?   1 2

    By davyvfr,
    • 29 replies
    • 17,100 views

  38. Cameras   1 2

    By lex5150,
    • 33 replies
    • 7,539 views

  39. Guess this mal...  

    By sebinoslo,
    • 24 replies
    • 6,496 views

  40. Cutaway & FJC Questions  

    By davyvfr,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,911 views

  41. Why isn't there an AAD with adjustable firing altitude?   1 2

    By tsf,
    • 38 replies
    • 9,508 views

  42. Spotting is not a joke  

    By Deyan,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,091 views

  43. Canopy Course at Skydive Perris May 18  

    By Choppy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,046 views

  44. Regaining currency after long break  

    By DvK,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,328 views

  45. No Jumpsuit  

    By -Joey-,
    • 19 replies
    • 11,530 views

  46. stowed slider ?'s   1 2

    By thrillstalker,
    • 42 replies
    • 13,135 views

  47. Diploma in Commercial Skydiving, NZ   1 2

    By cphelan,
    • 47 replies
    • 23,570 views

  48. Working jumper canopy choices  

    By nigel99,
    • 11 replies
    • 4,416 views

  49. Unusual Incident: Blinded by Condensation   1 2

    By AviationTD,
    • 26 replies
    • 7,901 views

  50. Stiletto 150 at 230 jumps  

    By 5kyd1vergav,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,450 views

  51. Maximum Weight  

    By QuickDraw,
    • 22 replies
    • 7,762 views

  52. After the AFF course  

    By DunkMaster,
    • 8 replies
    • 11,437 views

  53. Nerdish review of canopy flight   1 2

    By dthames,
    • 26 replies
    • 6,507 views

  54. Jumping with sprained ankle   1 2

    By FreefallSnoopy,
    • 29 replies
    • 18,200 views

  55. Lesson Learned....   1 2

    By Lazarus_762,
    • 28 replies
    • 9,330 views

  56. ? About equipment  

    By MissionToJump,
    • 4 replies
    • 4,428 views

  57. Where can I get my A - license in Mexico?  

    By jlen,
    • 13 replies
    • 4,480 views

  58. A Relic shares...  

    By patworks,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,798 views

  59. The Z-hills Double Fatal Speculation Thread   1 2 3 4 7

    By base283,
    • 156 replies
    • 17,877 views

  60. Student Training Difficulties  

    By rsb5267,
    • 12 replies
    • 5,754 views

  61. Skydiver’s Near-Death Experience Points To Lax Industry Oversight   1 2 3 4 5

    By airdvr,
    • 112 replies
    • 17,958 views

  62. Best dropzone in the US for a newbie 45 jumps  

    By Jpwalker,
    • 14 replies
    • 4,294 views

  63. Best dropzone in the US for a newbie 45 jumps  

    By Jpwalker,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,819 views

  64. Video - Cutaway followed by hard landing   1 2

    By Quagmirian,
    • 40 replies
    • 7,920 views

  65. Catching a cutaway and or free bag - Don't   1 2

    By danornan,
    • 33 replies
    • 8,292 views

  66. VIDEO...What options does this skydiver have?  

    By EtherPilot,
    • 19 replies
    • 5,333 views

  67. Video - near collision, how to avoid?  

    By mcpep,
    • 19 replies
    • 5,306 views

  68. Earliest age to start skydiving in all states   1 2

    By accel,
    • 45 replies
    • 26,558 views

  69. Private helicopter  

    By itaikanot,
    • 8 replies
    • 5,627 views

  70. Wingsuit flying  

    By ouek,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,625 views

  71. Written warnings...  

    By DSE,
    • 16 replies
    • 6,494 views

  72. Alti failure - what to do.....   1 2

    By shorehambeach,
    • 32 replies
    • 9,207 views

  73. Want to start AFF but it's winter   1 2

    By aeio540,
    • 26 replies
    • 11,420 views

  74. Making the transision from student to solo. The Saga continues...  

    By Flounder,
    • 18 replies
    • 5,522 views

  75. Article on safety in extreme sports  

    By kallend,
    • 10 replies
    • 4,234 views

  76. Dude's Pilot Chute Hanging Out (VIDEO)  

    By jesseweyher,
    • 17 replies
    • 7,135 views

  77. Looking for advice  

    By skysail,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,347 views

  78. Camera helmet snag - youtube  

    By nigel99,
    • 13 replies
    • 6,923 views

  79. low jump numbers, camera and low exits   1 2 3

    By cavscout73,
    • 72 replies
    • 13,642 views

  80. Suggested Topics for Safety Day  

    By champu,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,181 views

  81. Which is more likely to save your life?   1 2 3

    By airdvr,
    • 59 replies
    • 9,664 views

  82. Tracking concerns?  

    By dsemac91,
    • 24 replies
    • 8,687 views

  83. Dealing with Two canopy out - Was Incidents: Multiple locations   1 2

    By Remster,
    • 33 replies
    • 5,367 views

  84. harness holds   1 2

    By nigel99,
    • 26 replies
    • 6,134 views

  85. Double brake fire - what happens?   1 2

    By hillson,
    • 48 replies
    • 14,008 views

  86. Maximum Pilot Age?  

    By mr2mk1g,
    • 15 replies
    • 6,263 views

  87. Check-in debate   1 2 3 4

    By nigel99,
    • 82 replies
    • 13,305 views

  88. Downsizing...how much is too much?   1 2

    By baRRRpirate,
    • 43 replies
    • 11,234 views

  89. weather webpage www.skyclear.ro  

    By skyclear.wx,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,345 views

  90. Need Packing class in Southeastern Mass.  

    By Tebuck,
    • 24 replies
    • 6,103 views

  91. Decrease student wing loading when HOT?  

    By GLIDEANGLE,
    • 16 replies
    • 6,628 views

  92. MARD discussion...   1 2 3

    By fcajump,
    • 54 replies
    • 14,737 views

  93. Radios on AFF students: WAS - Bad Tandem   1 2 3

    By davelepka,
    • 56 replies
    • 13,442 views

  94. Stalling my canopy   1 2 3

    By glyrenden,
    • 63 replies
    • 13,082 views

  95. Emergency exit at a thousand feet???   1 2

    By kd5xb,
    • 48 replies
    • 10,098 views

  96. Perception and what we hear.  

    By Squeak,
    • 14 replies
    • 5,566 views

  97. Blindfolded Skydive?  

    By weaverd,
    • 15 replies
    • 10,468 views

  98. Water landings  

    By Sky_doggy,
    • 14 replies
    • 5,152 views

  99. First hop n pop...a bit nervous!   1 2

    By Lazarus_762,
    • 36 replies
    • 10,613 views

  100. AFF AAD save video.   1 2

    By Maksimsf,
    • 25 replies
    • 12,461 views
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