General Skydiving Discussions
7 7

Want to discuss something skydiving related that doesn't fall into any of the other forum categories, this is the place to do it. If it's not related to skydiving, please post in the Bonfire or Speaker's Corner.

20,735 topics in this forum

  1. Kodiak - single turbine   1 2 3 4 7

    By RMURRAY,
    • 156 replies
    • 24,704 views

  2. What to do   1 2 3 4 7

    By GeorgeOrwell,
    • 156 replies
    • 8,891 views

  3. Raising Minimum Deployment Altitudes   1 2 3 4 7

    By Butters,
    • 155 replies
    • 7,641 views

  4. USPA continues to fund ISMHOF   1 2 3 4 7

    By baronn,
    • 155 replies
    • 15,342 views

  5. Waiver / Underage   1 2 3 4 7

    By korbin,
    • 155 replies
    • 10,238 views

  6. Insurance brokers warning to DZO's/Plane owners   1 2 3 4 7

    By PhreeZone,
    • 155 replies
    • 16,142 views

  7. Frickin Tandem Factories....   1 2 3 4 7

    By mamajumps,
    • 155 replies
    • 6,056 views

  8. Major reserve hesitation   1 2 3 4 7

    By -ftp-,
    • 154 replies
    • 16,091 views

  9. When did you guys first jump?   1 2 3 4 7

    By chopperman1,
    • 154 replies
    • 7,513 views

  10. cutaway charges for rented gear   1 2 3 4 7

    By flyuphi99,
    • 154 replies
    • 10,978 views

  11. ANOTHER downsizing-thread..   1 2 3 4 7

    By virgin-burner,
    • 153 replies
    • 4,582 views

  12. How did you get into skydiving?   1 2 3 4 7

    By sparknote_s,
    • 153 replies
    • 15,365 views

  13. Bill Dause is under the chopping block!!   1 2 3 4 7

    By ts1962,
    • 153 replies
    • 20,205 views

  14. Skyride Dropzone Coming to Prattville, Alabama?   1 2 3 4 7

    By FireMedicJumper,
    • 152 replies
    • 9,027 views

  15. Verdict Skydive Arizona VS Quattrocchi et el   1 2 3 4 7

    By bbarnhouse,
    • 152 replies
    • 16,662 views

  16. Your Skydiving Goals for 2005?   1 2 3 4 7

    By Dumpster,
    • 152 replies
    • 8,613 views

  17. Archway Skydiving Sued   1 2 3 4 7

    By JohnRich,
    • 151 replies
    • 11,517 views

  18. Take Back the Sky   1 2 3 4 7

    By MakeItHappen,
    • 151 replies
    • 6,681 views

  19. Horror in the Parachutist   1 2 3 4 7

    By jraf,
    • 150 replies
    • 6,669 views

  20. Now I'm really confused, S/L or AFF??   1 2 3 4 7

    By skyflygirl1,
    • 150 replies
    • 6,524 views

  21. Banning swooping? (was: Fatality Canopy Piloting World Cup)   1 2 3 4 7

    By JohnRich,
    • 150 replies
    • 12,866 views

  22. AAD requirement @ Skydive San Marcos   1 2 3 4 7

    By bluskidave,
    • 150 replies
    • 8,317 views

  23. What whuffo questions annoy you the most?   1 2 3 4 6

    By Tuna-Salad,
    • 148 replies
    • 14,565 views

  24. St. Marys votes to kick off The Jumping place.   1 2 3 4 6

    By stratostar,
    • 147 replies
    • 13,088 views

  25. Aircraft insurers do NOT demand "standardized wingsuit training via USPA"   1 2 3 4 6

    By robinheid,
    • 147 replies
    • 16,907 views

  26. What not to do (how the Aggie almost died)   1 2 3 4 6

    By AggieDave,
    • 146 replies
    • 10,034 views

  27. Dropzone Politics   1 2 3 4 6

    By scratch69,
    • 146 replies
    • 10,928 views

  28. BOD meeting notes by Mike Turoff for the Feb. 06 meeting   1 2 3 4 6

    By MikeTJumps,
    • 144 replies
    • 6,649 views

  29. When is it OK to make/receive phone calls during a skydive?   1 2 3 4 6

    By NeoX,
    • 144 replies
    • 16,326 views

  30. Aircraft you want to see at the WFFC   1 2 3 4 6

    By Fleahop,
    • 144 replies
    • 6,881 views

  31. Tsunami Skydivers, Oceanside ,CA   1 2 3 4 6

    By grimmie,
    • 144 replies
    • 16,256 views

  32. How do you feel about people bring their dogs to the dz?   1 2 3 4 6

    By peanutgallery,
    • 143 replies
    • 7,167 views

  33. Perris Jet retired?   1 2 3 4 6

    By MichaelMoore,
    • 143 replies
    • 21,290 views

  34. Would you mention that you are a skydiver?   1 2 3 4 6

    By Superman32,
    • 143 replies
    • 12,113 views

  35. DeLand bans turns over 180   1 2 3 4 6

    By Rdutch,
    • 142 replies
    • 5,298 views

  36. Fraud: Please help   1 2 3 4 6

    By jpechbre,
    • 141 replies
    • 7,512 views

  37. JFTC - any news?   1 2 3 4 6

    By kallend,
    • 140 replies
    • 8,893 views

  38. Skydiving without an Altimeter   1 2 3 4 6

    By dgskydive,
    • 140 replies
    • 7,053 views

  39. How low would you go??   1 2 3 4 6

    By D22369,
    • 139 replies
    • 7,267 views

  40. USPA Membership Dues& Rating Fees going up?   1 2 3 4 6

    By chriswelker,
    • 138 replies
    • 7,535 views

  41. More "great" skydiving publicity on cnn.com   1 2 3 4 6

    By Spatula,
    • 138 replies
    • 7,978 views

  42. Acceptable Fatalities   1 2 3 4 6

    By Marisan,
    • 136 replies
    • 9,032 views

  43. Third Class Medical in the News Again,...   1 2 3 4 6

    By ChrisD,
    • 134 replies
    • 11,301 views

  44. TSA Incident Report - ORD 10.10.2006   1 2 3 4 6

    By gravitational,
    • 134 replies
    • 8,454 views

  45. Fast learners   1 2 3 4 6

    By wmw999,
    • 133 replies
    • 7,115 views

  46. Skydive Signs??   1 2 3 4 6

    By mklady,
    • 133 replies
    • 8,834 views

  47. Nashville TV News story on Skyride   1 2 3 4 6

    By BillyVance,
    • 133 replies
    • 10,282 views

  48. Raising minimum deployment altitude   1 2 3 4 6

    By hcsvader,
    • 132 replies
    • 7,150 views

  49. Did I ask you for a gear check?   1 2 3 4 6

    By SkydiveNFlorida,
    • 132 replies
    • 5,112 views

  50. Skydiving: How Old Then, How Old Now?   1 2 3 4 6

    By Kramer,
    • 132 replies
    • 3,966 views

  51. Goodbye "Skydiving Magazine"?   1 2 3 4 6

    By Madison,
    • 132 replies
    • 26,110 views

  52. Cilliers Trial UK.   1 2 3 4 6

    By obelixtim,
    • 132 replies
    • 36,493 views

  53. TX Skydiving firm sued in student's death   1 2 3 4 6

    By stratostar,
    • 131 replies
    • 8,795 views

  54. FAR's and wingsuit landing w/o a parachute?   1 2 3 4 6

    By linestretch,
    • 131 replies
    • 6,325 views

  55. List of Jumpers I Should Have Heard of...?   1 2 3 4 6

    By Namowal,
    • 130 replies
    • 15,324 views

  56. 420lb male skydiving. Possible? Yes, but how?   1 2 3 4 6

    By TheOneBigMike,
    • 130 replies
    • 13,507 views

  57. Why Don't You Jump Anymore?   1 2 3 4 6

    By Muffie,
    • 130 replies
    • 6,851 views

  58. Coach Jumps Now Required Until 'A' License   1 2 3 4 6

    By ridestrong,
    • 129 replies
    • 12,375 views

  59. USPA group member safer or what?   1 2 3 4 6

    By peckerhead,
    • 129 replies
    • 6,730 views

  60. Should minimum recommendations apply to you?   1 2 3 4 6

    By skybytch,
    • 129 replies
    • 8,612 views

  61. Loose chest strap/Cypres fire.   1 2 3 4 6

    By CSpenceFLY,
    • 128 replies
    • 19,053 views

  62. Gerardo Flores, just filed the lawsuit in Monterey County Superior Court.   1 2 3 4 6

    By SoCalJumper,
    • 128 replies
    • 25,295 views

  63. why dont you post your jump numbers?   1 2 3 4 6

    By tattoojeff,
    • 128 replies
    • 5,195 views

  64. New USPA Downsizing Chart proposal   1 2 3 4 6

    By BrianSGermain,
    • 128 replies
    • 14,812 views

  65. Jump Ticket prices going up at Perris   1 2 3 4 6

    By scottjaco,
    • 128 replies
    • 5,375 views

  66. Expired Cypres being sold on Ebay   1 2 3 4 6

    By Gravitymaster,
    • 127 replies
    • 3,975 views

  67. USPA Solo Challenge   1 2 3 4 6

    By MakeItHappen,
    • 127 replies
    • 8,125 views

  68. Today, Tennessee State law says No to Skyride!   1 2 3 4 6

    By Jumpdude,
    • 127 replies
    • 7,759 views

  69. African American SkyDiver! What?   1 2 3 4 6

    By TXBLKBEAR,
    • 127 replies
    • 6,428 views

  70. I ain't going to say nothing.   1 2 3 4 6

    By peanut4040,
    • 126 replies
    • 5,534 views

  71. What to do when Jump Pilot isn't licensed???   1 2 3 4 6

    By JUDYJ,
    • 126 replies
    • 6,158 views

  72. What age did you start skydiving?   1 2 3 4 6

    By GoRdOn8619,
    • 126 replies
    • 5,023 views

  73. Drop Zones who accept Skyride Gift Certificates II   1 2 3 4 6

    By BillyVance,
    • 126 replies
    • 7,948 views

  74. Beginner with helmet camera   1 2 3 4 6

    By Seapro,
    • 126 replies
    • 7,525 views

  75. Atmonauti   1 2 3 4 6

    By Atmodude,
    • 125 replies
    • 8,614 views

  76. Strong Lawsuit & 'Defense Fund'   1 2 3 4 6

    By tkhayes,
    • 125 replies
    • 10,536 views

  77. skydivingmovies.com   1 2 3 4 5

    By GuyMan20,
    • 124 replies
    • 17,309 views

  78. How many jumps do you have?   1 2 3 4 5

    By JumpCrazy,
    • 124 replies
    • 7,359 views

  79. Bail out, or land with the plane?   1 2 3 4 5

    By JohnRich,
    • 123 replies
    • 10,100 views

  80. college jumpers   1 2 3 4 5

    By justchrisdsp,
    • 123 replies
    • 11,810 views

  81. Is it really necessary the FS1 b4 you freefly?   1 2 3 4 5

    By meistwer,
    • 123 replies
    • 3,992 views

  82. New rules for canopy-downsizing in Norway. We need comments!   1 2 3 4 5

    By linnths,
    • 123 replies
    • 7,951 views

  83. What not to do as a DZO.   1 2 3 4 5

    By jtiflyer,
    • 123 replies
    • 10,651 views

  84. Thoughts before "going in"   1 2 3 4 5

    By dj_smokie,
    • 123 replies
    • 8,331 views

  85. First jump after tib fib FUBAR   1 2 3 4 5

    By shah269,
    • 122 replies
    • 6,368 views

  86. Questionable Tandem Video   1 2 3 4 5

    By sitflyer35,
    • 121 replies
    • 9,311 views

  87. Worst rig   1 2 3 4 5

    By billvon,
    • 121 replies
    • 8,911 views

  88. AADs Scare Me   1 2 3 4 5

    By Zipp0,
    • 121 replies
    • 4,105 views

  89. "Family oriented" drop zone   1 2 3 4 5

    By peek,
    • 121 replies
    • 7,323 views

  90. Denying a pin check   1 2 3 4 5

    By FrflyPimpDaddy,
    • 121 replies
    • 6,067 views

  91. Jump / Cutaway Ratio Poll   1 2 3 4 5

    By Vertifly,
    • 121 replies
    • 11,756 views

  92. King Air engine loss?   1 2 3 4 5

    By normiss,
    • 121 replies
    • 8,388 views

  93. Debunking the "Skydiving is less dangerous than driving" myth   1 2 3 4 5

    By UDSkyJunkie,
    • 121 replies
    • 7,950 views

  94. A better way out of line twist!   1 2 3 4 5

    By JohnDeere,
    • 120 replies
    • 18,948 views

  95. Wing Loading Restrictions? (Skydive Kansas)   1 2 3 4 5

    By weavermc,
    • 119 replies
    • 6,067 views

  96. Stolen Re-Programmed Cypress AADs May Fire Unexpectedly   1 2 3 4 5

    By PWScottIV,
    • 118 replies
    • 13,354 views

  97. A disturbing PM I recieved...bad advice???   1 2 3 4 5

    By discovery4,
    • 118 replies
    • 7,112 views

  98. When do you consider yourself a "skydiver"   1 2 3 4 5

    By mitsuman,
    • 118 replies
    • 9,490 views

  99. Aircraft emergency exit - do you pay your ticket?   1 2 3 4 5

    By jerry81,
    • 118 replies
    • 4,434 views

  100. Skyride owners indited on wire fraud   1 2 3 4 5

    By FrankTheTank,
    • 118 replies
    • 8,753 views
7 7