best books on skydiving

[seadream91 0]

I made my 1st tandem jump this past weekend and am doing AFF in the spring. Just wanted to know if there were any must-read books on skydiving that it might help to have read prior to AFF. Thanks!

[debussyschild 0]

Order the 2009-2010 Skydiver's Information Manual. You can do this at www.uspa.org It's a little over $30, but it is the definitive authority in the US about skydiving. I've read Dan Poynter's Skydiving Handbook, but it's really dated and I've had to sort out a LOT of misleading information that I got from it by talking to my instructors. Until someone writes and up to date version of Dan Poynter's book, I'm putting all my money on what I read in the SIM and what my instructors tell me.

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[GLIDEANGLE 1]

The SIM is a great resource!!!

However, there is no need to read all of it nor to pay for a hard copy.

You can download a digital copy for free at:
http://www.uspa.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=6cNJEL6yyl8%3d

Focus your reading on Section 4- Integrated Student Program. Here is the free online version of Section 4:

http://www.uspa.org/SIM/Read/Section4/tabid/166/Default.aspx

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[iwasinkheson68 0]

it doesn't have alot of practical infomation in it, but batmen, birdmen and skyflyers by michael someone or other is excellent. It's mainly about the progression of wingsuits and some of the characters behind them, but is a really good read and offers some fantastic insights into the early jumping pioneers. I'd really recommend it.

[fmmobley 0]

Get this one...

Parachuting: The Skydiver's Handbook, by Dan Poynter

http://www.amazon.com/Parachuting-Skydivers-Handbook-Dan-Poynter/dp/1568600623

... Marion

[airdvr 197]

And when you get tired of reading boring stuff try this...one of my favorites.
http://users.cs.fiu.edu/~esj/uwf/uwf.html

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[LouDiamond 1]

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it doesn't have alot of practical infomation in it, but batmen, birdmen and skyflyers by michael someone or other is excellent.

The authors name is Michael Abrahms and his book can be found HERE. Of course, I am partial to This one myself.

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[seadream91 0]

Thanks for all the great suggestions. I think I'm gonna be doing some reading for awhile!

[JackC 0]

It's not a book (although it bloody well should be) but you should definately read this

[BlueSBDeath 2]

This is the ONE!!!

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[jimjumper 25]

I'm a bit surprised that by now nobody has suggested contacting the dropzone that will do your instruction and getting a copy of the first jump course syllabus? I think that would be the first thing I would want to learn.

[wolfriverjoe 1,340]

The Integrated Student Program in the SIM goes through each level of AFF and the jumps after that. It isn't the exact syllabus used (each DZ varies) but its close.

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