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  1. flare too late - slide on the dirt -minor foot injuries  

    By David Wang,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,792 views

  2. Firebird Skydiving, Bitburg DE - Tandem Mill?  

    By Guest,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,473 views

  3. Hard opening vs Soft opening | Altitude loss  

    By americanfreefall,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1,828 views

  4. “Count the cells, and then stuff them between your legs”  

    By sheeks,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,871 views

  5. Thirtieth Sky Birthday  

    By skybytch,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,017 views

  6. What you would like to have in a acoustic altimeter?  

    By npole,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,066 views

  7. Is it weird to add your first tandem instructor on Facebook?  

    By skydivel,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,566 views

  8. choosing new canopy  

    By iranianjumper,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,040 views

  9. Who's running for the open Directors seat next week?   1 2

    By baronn,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,968 views

  10. Is it worth trying AFF if I am sh!t at tunnel work?  

    By Loboloco,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,505 views

  11. I'm 5'2. Is getting the tandem rating a waste of time?  

    By stins,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,163 views

  12. Vmag helmet mount  

    By Elpnor,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,011 views

  13. we offer our plane Let L-410UVP for dropzone for rental  

    By Yaroslav,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,033 views

  14. difference between tunnel and real air- how to turn?   1 2

    By David Wang,
    • 48 replies
    • 5,787 views

  15. water training  

    By iranianjumper,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,026 views

  16. D License wait time 2020  

    By Doug P,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1,176 views

  17. Older gear  

    By chriseidan,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,861 views

  18. Zhills  

    By yobnoc,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,029 views

  19. Is it time for me to STFU?  

    By skybytch,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,146 views

  20. how to control my body well in the future AFF jumps  

    By David Wang,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,116 views

  21. Have you tried this?  

    By KathieL34,   
    • 9 replies
    • 1,883 views

  22. Cessna Skycourier  

    By billvon,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,043 views

  23. feeling peaceful after landing/less nervous in the plane/Line twist on my jump  

    By David Wang,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,687 views

  24. Upcoming battle with my mom about skydiving  

    By David Wang,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,983 views

  25. What Usually Comes w/ a Used Canopy?  

    By PlaneFun,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,708 views

  26. AFF students general performance  

    By Duvain,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1,496 views

  27. Skydive Perris VS Skydive Elsinore  

    By David Wang,
    • 20 replies
    • 5,219 views

  28. Advanced training  

    By heavision,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,164 views

  29. Using a skinsuit/wetsuit for skydiving? Other cheap options?  

    By sheeks,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,965 views

  30. Skydiving videos are so expensive at Perris...   1 2

    By David Wang,   
    • 49 replies
    • 6,442 views

  31. New Zealand Volcano Eruption - 12-9-19  

    By kuai43,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,150 views

  32. Looking for a team at Collegiates  

    By Madigan,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,014 views

  33. a friend's first cut-away on his 118th jump! Wow! (Non-fatal)  

    By David Wang,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,899 views

  34. weird skydving dream  

    By David Wang,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,676 views

  35. Life is short...How long will the passion can last?   1 2

    By David Wang,
    • 27 replies
    • 5,246 views

  36. Where to buy good skydiving full face helmets? (flexible price)  

    By David Wang,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,252 views

  37. Rate My AFF Jumps  

    By bmaxwe,   
    • 6 replies
    • 1,792 views

  38. License Number  

    By iranianjumper,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,156 views

  39. Failed to locate the ripcord and pull during my 2rd tandem. Is this an issue?  

    By David Wang,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,463 views

  40. Who is Skydive Spaceland?  

    By gowlerk,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,563 views

  41. Being smooth and precise in the air?  

    By Viking4455,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,247 views

  42. Night jumps in Perris  

    By Elpnor,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,801 views

  43. Carry-On on Check Rig on Airlines?  

    By PlaneFun,
    • 23 replies
    • 5,230 views

  44. Karate kick tree branch (Friday Freakout) - did he cross the finish line?  

    By CoolBeans,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,400 views

  45. Skydive Radio #246 11.03.19 with Jason Cooke is now available. Enjoy.  

    By diverds,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,116 views

  46. Best tandem handy cam setup?  

    By sudeep,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,280 views

  47. How to Improve my Skills Without Paying for Coaching?  

    By Bkleven7,
    • 24 replies
    • 4,054 views

  48. Packing tool  

    By KrisS,
    • 22 replies
    • 4,998 views

  49. MOGAS operations - lead substitute additive?  

    By omerzitelia,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1,816 views

  50. Skydiving Tips/Sugesstions for First Jump  

    By Will1995,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,283 views

  51. Why is Crossbracing Only Seen on Skydiving Canopies?  

    By jf951,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,864 views

  52. 6 Candidates for USPA Central Regional Director  

    By skypilotA1,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,300 views

  53. Jump: from Suicidal Depression to Skydiving and Reality's Edge   1 2

    By ZoeJD,
    • 30 replies
    • 6,661 views

  54. Good place to jump in winter?  

    By alfgihdlk,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,368 views

  55. Digital altimeter or Audible altimeter 1st?  

    By Rsaaronson,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,057 views

  56. Alti-2 Digital altimeter  

    By MaryMo,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,590 views

  57. Fuel per jump  

    By Zachanonymous,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,984 views

  58. Financing for dropzones  

    By cosmicgypsy,
    • 8 replies
    • 5,968 views

  59. Two dropzones review for AFF  

    By Yousef_A,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,600 views

  60. Russian paratroopers  

    By brenthutch,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,921 views

  61. Russian paratroopers  

    By brenthutch,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,093 views

  62. Softest opening canopy  

    By jakebaustin,
    • 19 replies
    • 6,798 views

  63. Bonehead VS Cookie  

    By Rsaaronson,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,970 views

  64. Skydive Radio #245 with Craig Girard  

    By diverds,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,337 views

  65. Rig advice  

    By Jumper12345,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,349 views

  66. Wanting to Start a Skydiving Club  

    By Tin,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,408 views

  67. Worldwide Event Calendar  

    By KameronB,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,472 views

  68. No Pilot Chute Belly Reserves  

    By superswooper,   
    • 19 replies
    • 3,905 views

  69. Downsizing as a student  

    By Rsaaronson,
    • 20 replies
    • 5,796 views

  70. Picture of a pin check and/or parachute opening?  

    By NoRules,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,753 views

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

    By baronn,
    • 155 replies
    • 16,155 views

  72. Coming back after a decade. Anyone else?  

    By Viking4455,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,935 views

  73. Man...we used to do some really dangerous stuff  

    By fallfast69,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,975 views

  74. Old jumpers getting current  

    By Milo,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,157 views

  75. Skydive Radio #244 with Chazi Blacksher  

    By diverds,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,407 views

  76. Looking for some ideas   1 2

    By noamineo,
    • 25 replies
    • 5,113 views

  77. Insta360 ONE X worth to buy????  

    By June333,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,634 views

  78. Jump afther a Spine Surgery?  

    By maciasimagenes,   
    • 7 replies
    • 2,244 views

  79. I have 12 jumps  

    By skybytch,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,882 views

  80. C182P how much fuel are you flying with?  

    By omerzitelia,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,739 views

  81. LET 410  

    By Conflab,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,681 views

  82. Jumping in metres   1 2

    By neilmck,
    • 25 replies
    • 4,432 views

  83. Skydive Radio #243 with Albert Berchtold  

    By diverds,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,958 views

  84. 100th!  

    By yobnoc,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,385 views

  85. First jump with the wifey!  

    By yobnoc,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,107 views

  86. 4-way exit FAIL - skydiver loses shoe   1 2

    By raphaelistics,
    • 35 replies
    • 7,942 views

  87. Stalling the canopy to remove a line over?  

    By hwjl,   
    • 12 replies
    • 3,825 views

  88. Passed my AFF level 1 today  

    By tiger93rsl,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,945 views

  89. First Rig  

    By rugbyfan89,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,177 views

  90. Flare for the trees or head down into the parking lot  

    By Whysojumpy,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,480 views

  91. Electric Aircraft - The Thread   1 2 3 4 13

    By DJL,   
    • 316 replies
    • 36,001 views

  92. Beginner WL   1 2

    By yobnoc,
    • 43 replies
    • 6,090 views

  93. Advice on downsizing to a Crossfire 2 or 3  

    By roguender,
    • 6 replies
    • 3,162 views

  94. Taking recommendations for AFF & A license course dropzones  

    By NekoFetish,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,571 views

  95. A shout-out for John Mitchell  

    By rmarshall234,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,180 views

  96. No opportunity to learn to pack  

    By Anonymous4697,
    • 17 replies
    • 4,192 views

  97. Tall Tales  

    By KBUDA,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,644 views

  98. FAE to BPA  

    By skytwin,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,574 views

  99. John Mitchell, June 2019 Parachutist  

    By peek,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,717 views

  100. Freefall Speed  

    By mac2501,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,652 views
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