Skydiving History & Trivia

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1. D.B. Cooper: Not “expert skydiver”  

   By patworks, July 2, 2013
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   • July 7, 2013

2. Early Meets  

   By lufkincy, July 5, 2013
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   • July 5, 2013

3. Carlos Wallace  

   By lufkincy, October 9, 2012
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   • lufkincy
   • July 5, 2013

4. Cost of your first rig   1 2 3

   By Krip, February 26, 2011
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   • lufkincy
   • July 3, 2013

5. Can you identify this plane crash?  

   By JohnRich, August 28, 2011
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   • bravoniner
   • July 2, 2013

6. The Bard of B.A.S.E --NickDG  

   By patworks, June 9, 2013
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   • patworks
   • July 2, 2013

7. Freak Brothers the movie  

   By airdvr, June 15, 2013
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   • skyjumpenfool
   • June 28, 2013

8. York Skydivers Reunion/Gene Weaver's Ash Dive  

   By dzswoop717, June 25, 2013
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   • dzswoop717
   • June 25, 2013

9. 1941 jump onto Devil's Tower  

   By csubl, May 28, 2013
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   • dpreguy
   • June 25, 2013

10. Gargano Spirit  

    By conwayte, March 4, 2013
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    • Kahuna
    • June 24, 2013

11. How many jumps for first 8 way   1 2

    By Krip, October 21, 2011
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    • lufkincy
    • June 23, 2013

12. Any earlier CReW than 1975?  

    By patworks, June 11, 2013
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    • SkydiveJack
    • June 22, 2013

13. Curved Pin invented by Hank Aschiutto  

    By patworks, June 7, 2013
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    • PROGRESSIVE
    • June 15, 2013

14. Unusual facts about skydiving   1 2 3

    By Amanda18, April 8, 2013
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    • patworks
    • June 8, 2013

15. Kittinger recognized!  

    By normiss, April 3, 2008
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    • Spooky52
    • June 5, 2013

16. Papion question  

    By BlueSBDeath, May 29, 2013
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    • BlueSBDeath
    • May 30, 2013

17. Interesting old jump from Ilyushin Il-28 bomb bay  

    By SkydiveJack, May 19, 2013
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    • Spooky52
    • May 27, 2013

18. Can anyone identify this important clue?  

    By DarlaJones, May 20, 2013
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    • BIGUN
    • May 27, 2013

19. Andrew Throton - The Cocaine Parachutist  

    By stratostar, May 11, 2013
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    • Niki1
    • May 25, 2013

20. Looking for a Paradactyl   1 2

    By manchuso, September 21, 2010
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    • Plover
    • May 25, 2013

21. Are there traditions?   1 2 3 4

    By CrazyIvan, November 30, 2002
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    • jumpwally
    • May 21, 2013

22. Official Cossey Update & Information  

    By Cossey, May 9, 2013
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    • WGore
    • May 17, 2013

23. Searching  

    By Usetawuz, May 16, 2013
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    • Usetawuz
    • May 16, 2013

24. ANGLE DIVING.....  

    By patworks, May 9, 2013
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    • patworks
    • May 9, 2013

25. "Vintage" Photos  

    By Genn, January 8, 2003
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    • jorgea
    • May 4, 2013

26. 1934 free fall flight control:  

    By patworks, April 23, 2013
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    • riggerrob
    • April 26, 2013

27. early sport automatic opener history PART 1  

    By chuteshack, April 19, 2013
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    • propblast
    • April 25, 2013

28. automatic opener history PART 2  

    By chuteshack, April 19, 2013
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    • patworks
    • April 23, 2013

29. how come department?  

    By chuteless, June 15, 2003
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    • racerman
    • April 19, 2013

30. The man looked like a freaking comet..  

    By drewboo, September 15, 2003
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    • Hammitt
    • April 17, 2013

31. "Beer Rig"  

    By slotperfect, October 7, 2003
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    • Macarena
    • April 15, 2013

32. Bob Buquor's Daughter and Granddaughter . . .  

    By NickDG, February 21, 2013
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    • cutaway1
    • April 9, 2013

33. Oldschool picture request  

    By gofastfrance, April 3, 2013
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    • MArista
    • April 6, 2013

34. The Volplane ram air  

    By chuteless, April 18, 2004
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    • Beatnik
    • March 31, 2013

35. Pack opening bands  

    By racerman, March 27, 2013
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    • racerman
    • March 28, 2013

36. Ash Dives  

    By Spooky52, March 8, 2013
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    • Spooky52
    • March 27, 2013

37. 5-by side attempts?  

    By CFPasi, December 11, 2011
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    • potatoman
    • March 27, 2013

38. Jump Master In-Tow over Texas  

    By patworks, March 11, 2013
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    • fastphil
    • March 15, 2013

39. Wallace's DZ and Spa, Sunday, 1960s  

    By patworks, December 6, 2012
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    • steve1
    • March 11, 2013

40. Pics and Footage  

    By andrewhilton, May 18, 2012
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    • andrewhilton
    • February 28, 2013

41. Arvin   1 2 3

    By robskydiv, March 26, 2010
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    • dropdeded
    • February 26, 2013

42. Have Haley's chute; Looking for Norton's.  

    By Rondo, May 21, 2004
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    • topdocker
    • February 21, 2013

43. Guess this now closed DZ  

    By PROGRESSIVE, February 14, 2013
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    • PROGRESSIVE
    • February 19, 2013

44. 'Parafoil vertical lift mechanism'  

    By Quagmirian, February 14, 2013
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    • Andy9o8
    • February 16, 2013

45. Lake Erie Survivor Photo on Ebay  

    By councilman24, January 30, 2013
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    • councilman24
    • February 14, 2013

46. N121PM   1 2 3 4

    By ZigZagMarquis, August 12, 2009
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    • tempretired
    • February 12, 2013

47. Guess this old time DZ  

    By PROGRESSIVE, February 7, 2013
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    • PROGRESSIVE
    • February 8, 2013

48. Delta 2 Parawing Webpages  

    By andrewhilton, February 3, 2013
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    • andrewhilton
    • February 6, 2013

49. Skydive stories book  

    By timlong, January 28, 2013
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    • ErleGardner
    • February 4, 2013

50. Wonder if we will see these again?  

    By upndownshop, December 28, 2012
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    • CharlieMac
    • January 29, 2013

51. What is this canopy? #4  

    By howardwhite, September 19, 2007
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    • CharlieMac
    • January 29, 2013

52. 40 years ago  

    By wdy_bnckr, January 28, 2013
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    • wdy_bnckr
    • January 28, 2013

53. "Paul Williams Still Alive!" Documentary  

    By swovelin, January 28, 2013
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    • lucky508
    • January 28, 2013

54. Something you don't see everyday...  

    By SEREJumper, January 10, 2013
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    • andrewhilton
    • January 25, 2013

55. FAST Organization  

    By sasteve49, January 16, 2013
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    • oldwomanc6
    • January 16, 2013

56. Looking for Bob Pope D-2162  

    By SEREJumper, January 3, 2013
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    • wmw999
    • January 12, 2013

57. Skydiver and Pilot, too?   1 2

    By wartload, May 3, 2005
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    • MH-47Chinook
    • January 11, 2013

58. Contact info please  

    By base570, January 2, 2013
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    • base570
    • January 4, 2013

59. When patches certified status and proclaimed skill   1 2

    By patworks, October 12, 2012
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    • steve1
    • January 2, 2013

60. Para Hawking  

    By danornan, December 21, 2012
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    • chuteless
    • December 30, 2012

61. It was fifty years ago today....  

    By patmoore, December 2, 2012
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    • skyjumpenfool
    • December 27, 2012

62. GQ TAP...a very large Paracommander?  

    By anj4de, December 20, 2012
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    • andrewhilton
    • December 26, 2012

63. Who, Where, When??  

    By skyjumpenfool, December 13, 2009
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    • smooth
    • December 26, 2012

64. Please take part in this undergraduate study.  

    By mmilton.05saa, December 10, 2012
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    • BIGUN
    • December 20, 2012

65. PZ-81  

    By manchuso, December 18, 2012
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    • Amazon
    • December 19, 2012

66. School Closed!  

    By jimjumper, November 25, 2012
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    • PROGRESSIVE
    • December 16, 2012

67. - Imagine unlimited flight.  

    By patworks, December 9, 2012
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    • chuteless
    • December 11, 2012

68. two-Shot Capewells   1 2

    By patworks, August 16, 2012
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    • Guru312
    • December 9, 2012

69. Pilot chute removed"  

    By patworks, December 8, 2012
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    • oldwomanc6
    • December 9, 2012

70. Freedom Fliers  

    By skyjumpenfool, December 6, 2012
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    • skyjumpenfool
    • December 6, 2012

71. Mile Hi 1990s vids  

    By alinton, December 2, 2012
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    • oldwomanc6
    • December 3, 2012

72. Jumpsuit Grippers  

    By patworks, November 30, 2012
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • December 1, 2012

73. Freeflyin' with CG Godfrog  

    By patworks, November 29, 2012
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    • homesickanvil83
    • November 30, 2012

74. Government Archives of Parachute Jumping meets (1963)  

    By Southern_Man, November 27, 2012
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    • racerman
    • November 29, 2012

75. Jumped a 55 year old 26' Navy Conical  

    By pchapman, November 19, 2012
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    • airtwardo
    • November 27, 2012

76. The Sky of our Earth  

    By patworks, November 16, 2012
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    • patworks
    • November 27, 2012

77. Jerry Bird Teaching Some "Youngsters" How It's Done  

    By NWFlyer, November 20, 2012
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    • NWFlyer
    • November 20, 2012

78. Boogie's  

    By jclalor, November 15, 2012
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    • chuckakers
    • November 17, 2012

79. MASS SPC Paracommander  

    By likestojump, November 16, 2012
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    • drjump
    • November 16, 2012

80. Okinawa  

    By ripcord4, November 16, 2012
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    • ripcord4
    • November 16, 2012

81. Blue Rondo A La Turk  

    By nndefense, July 28, 2012
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    • nndefense
    • November 14, 2012

82. Blaine Wright  

    By steve1, October 31, 2012
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    • airtime1
    • November 10, 2012

83. 40 Years ago: RW proposals accepted for 10-man at 1972 Nationals  

    By patworks, November 1, 2012
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    • rwcat
    • November 1, 2012

84. Gypsy Moths - Howard. Is it still flying?   1 2

    By freakflyer9999, January 30, 2005
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    • WGore
    • October 31, 2012

85. Guess Who?  

    By patmoore, October 22, 2012
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    • patmoore
    • October 26, 2012

86. Re: [BIGUN] Skydiving History - by Dr. Eco  

    By skyjack71, November 13, 2006
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    • JerryBaumchen
    • October 26, 2012

87. Jan + Pat need Help to assist in transporting Dispalys, Photos, Pictures, posters, banners, relics, and, artifacts to ELOY for Natl Skydiving Museum Event Nov7  

    By patworks, October 25, 2012
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    • patworks
    • October 25, 2012

88. "I once sewed a passed out Pat Works to the mattress in a motel down in Guadalajara Mexico.  

    By patworks, October 12, 2012
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • October 23, 2012

89. MayDay! also HELP! Histrory of RW fading....  

    By patworks, October 23, 2012
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    • patworks
    • October 23, 2012

90. FS -SEQUENTIAL FORMATIONS, SKY, DANCE, AND REALITY  

    By patworks, October 23, 2012
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    • patworks
    • October 23, 2012

91. 1964 – Accuracy Competitor C. Wallace, Texas  

    By patworks, October 16, 2012
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    • patworks
    • October 16, 2012

92. Why we sign off with *Blue Skies*   1 2

    By patworks, February 21, 2007
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    • steve1
    • October 15, 2012

93. VERY Early Contact Skydives  

    By patworks, October 15, 2012
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    • ripcord4
    • October 15, 2012

94. Interesting rig  

    By likestojump, October 12, 2012
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    • pchapman
    • October 15, 2012

95. 8 "Crazy" Skydives  

    By richardw38, October 10, 2012
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    • climber71
    • October 13, 2012

96. What's a Death Rig look like?   1 2

    By steve1, September 20, 2012
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    • ryoder
    • October 13, 2012

97. First parachute patent anniversary today 11october  

    By piisfish, October 11, 2012
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    • oldwomanc6
    • October 13, 2012

98. Michael Culler stories.  

    By Tidlof, October 11, 2012
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    • jonstark
    • October 11, 2012

99. Pat Works-profile for USPA-UnCut + HTML (Re Done)  

    By patworks, October 7, 2012
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    • tonybrogdon
    • October 10, 2012

100. Larry Arcadi - jumpers from 70's  

     By CFPasi, March 4, 2009
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     • Spooky52
     • October 9, 2012