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1. Thinking of A-license after tandem jump  

   By ph.nilsson, April 22, 2012
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   • dragon2
   • May 1, 2012

2. Cardiac health and getting back in the air  

   By Foggy, April 20, 2012
   • 16 replies
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   • Skydivesg
   • April 27, 2012

3. Static line exit - how to improve?  

   By DarekKay, April 16, 2012
   • 14 replies
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   • CornishChris
   • April 20, 2012

4. Mag Picture  

   By adamqbishop, April 12, 2012
   • 16 replies
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   • jumpwally
   • May 16, 2012

5. "Hanging" harness initial/recurrent training  

   By fcajump, April 12, 2012
   • 23 replies
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   • JohnMitchell
   • October 22, 2013

6. Info or Manual on Ram Air Parachute  

   By freefallr, April 11, 2012
   • 4 replies
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   • erdnarob
   • June 17, 2012

7. Can I get fully certified (USPA "A" license) in one week and how much will it cost?   1 2

   By w-r-u, April 11, 2012
   • 38 replies
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   • cderham
   • April 23, 2012

8. Tandem Instructor Requirements (by request)  

   By diablopilot, April 10, 2012
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   • diablopilot
   • April 10, 2012

9. jumping overseas with APF license  

   By richardw38, April 9, 2012
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   • shropshire
   • April 9, 2012

10. what packing technique is this?  

    By mixedup, April 9, 2012
    • 23 replies
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    • phoenixlpr
    • April 11, 2012

11. Intentional Breakaways   1 2 3

    By freeflyer58D, April 9, 2012
    • 51 replies
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    • skypilotA1
    • April 17, 2012

12. Relaxing  

    By adamhildreth, April 6, 2012
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    • waveoff5500
    • April 17, 2012

13. Recommendation  

    By FlySky7, April 4, 2012
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    • Skyper
    • April 5, 2012

14. MARD discussion...   1 2 3

    By fcajump, April 4, 2012
    • 54 replies
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    • ChrisD
    • January 14, 2013

15. Landings account for 31% of all Fatalities  

    By SkyChimp, April 4, 2012
    • 17 replies
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    • climber71
    • April 22, 2012

16. Are some people Just not meant to Skydive?  

    By dmcculloch, April 3, 2012
    • 19 replies
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    • airdvr
    • April 5, 2012

17. Positioning for "final" in a crunch  

    By dthames, April 2, 2012
    • 6 replies
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    • fcajump
    • April 4, 2012

18. When does a Tourist become a skydiver?   1 2 3 4 5

    By Rogersmoke, March 29, 2012
    • 113 replies
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    • RyanFYF
    • August 3, 2012

19. malfunctions video  

    By mobbik, March 28, 2012
    • 17 replies
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    • potatoman
    • April 20, 2012

20. training tips for starting out with booties (boosters)?  

    By mixedup, March 27, 2012
    • 3 replies
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    • heavydude
    • April 9, 2012

21. Increase # of returning students   1 2 3

    By burd0352, March 26, 2012
    • 62 replies
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    • Baksteen
    • April 13, 2012

22. Spotting and Exit Procedures discussion on Skydive Radio  

    By BrianSGermain, March 22, 2012
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    • BrianSGermain
    • March 22, 2012

23. Motion Induced Blindness  

    By JackC1, March 22, 2012
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    • fcajump
    • March 23, 2012

24. Another proposal - WL BSR   1 2

    By skybytch, March 16, 2012
    • 34 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • March 27, 2012

25. Dropped toggle - recovery procedure?  

    By pchapman, March 16, 2012
    • 14 replies
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    • Joellercoaster
    • March 21, 2012

26. Impact of chute opening  

    By UliToo, March 15, 2012
    • 13 replies
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    • dthames
    • April 30, 2012

27. Proposal for wing loading limits   1 2 3 4 7

    By billvon, March 13, 2012
    • 164 replies
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    • robinheid
    • April 6, 2012

28. How a flat turn probably saved my life  

    By b52, March 11, 2012
    • 3 replies
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    • Spills
    • March 13, 2012

29. Anyone has an Extra SIM 2012 Book???  

    By ferrarimv, March 9, 2012
    • 6 replies
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    • Rstanley0312
    • March 21, 2012

30. Safety rules and USPA   1 2 3 4 6

    By sooperswooper, March 7, 2012
    • 140 replies
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    • stayhigh
    • March 17, 2012

31. DZ Incedent Protocol  

    By yardart, March 7, 2012
    • 1 reply
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    • fencebuster
    • March 8, 2012

32. New Safety First Video - FREE on YouTube - from Brian Germain  

    By BrianSGermain, March 6, 2012
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    • BrianSGermain
    • March 6, 2012

33. Butt strap to prevent falling out of a harness   1 2

    By sunkenstate, March 6, 2012
    • 36 replies
    • 11,871 views
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    • Spills
    • March 12, 2012

34. One week A license programs?   1 2

    By deadcactus, March 6, 2012
    • 25 replies
    • 10,382 views
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    • popsjumper
    • March 8, 2012

35. Canopy Entanglement Video  

    By Skwrl, March 6, 2012
    • 10 replies
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    • Skyper
    • March 6, 2012

36. Finished 1st AFF Jump, Seeking Advice for More Training  

    By cap190, March 4, 2012
    • 5 replies
    • 2,112 views
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    • popsjumper
    • March 6, 2012

37. It's that time of year again...   1 2

    By shah269, March 4, 2012
    • 32 replies
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    • obelixtim
    • April 6, 2012

38. Going back after 4 years of not jumping due to injury  

    By palejo, March 1, 2012
    • 8 replies
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    • palejo
    • March 8, 2012

39. Microraven 150 @ 1.25 WL   1 2

    By EOCS, February 29, 2012
    • 43 replies
    • 12,542 views
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    • riggerrob
    • March 6, 2018

40. What to do if two parachutes malfunction come out?  

    By ShcShc11, February 23, 2012
    • 14 replies
    • 6,600 views
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    • skydiverek
    • March 4, 2012

41. Canopy Proficiency card changes  

    By jimjumper, February 19, 2012
    • 6 replies
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    • ufk22
    • February 22, 2012

42. Gopro on extended mounts.  

    By nigel99, February 19, 2012
    • 16 replies
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    • freeflyJoe
    • February 21, 2012

43. NEED Cessna 182 Jump Operations Guide ?  

    By skyditch1, February 18, 2012
    • 9 replies
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    • Gary73
    • February 28, 2012

44. Tandem jump with no instruction, is this a big deal?  

    By larrylemur, February 18, 2012
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    • larrylemur
    • February 18, 2012

45. My first post AFF line twist... Yikes!  

    By cbuffalino, February 17, 2012
    • 5 replies
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    • PiLFy
    • February 18, 2012

46. Ending up on level with tandems?  

    By shah269, February 17, 2012
    • 0 replies
    • 198 views
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    • shah269
    • February 17, 2012

47. My canopy conundrum.  

    By Spills, February 16, 2012
    • 8 replies
    • 1,681 views
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    • skybytch
    • February 17, 2012

48. PASA Atmo Manual  

    By AtmoBodyPilot, February 14, 2012
    • 17 replies
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    • AtmoBodyPilot
    • February 18, 2012

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

    By JohnRich, February 14, 2012
    • 55 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • June 19, 2013

50. The overconfidence of tunnel instructors   1 2

    By TunnelThrowaway, February 13, 2012
    • 45 replies
    • 7,456 views
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    • Baksteen
    • February 16, 2012

51. Perris Student Manual  

    By g3ninfinite, February 11, 2012
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    • g3ninfinite
    • February 11, 2012

52. Training required to fly camera  

    By rifleman, February 10, 2012
    • 13 replies
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    • billvon
    • February 13, 2012

53. I have had two canopies out and...  

    By fcajump, February 9, 2012
    • 21 replies
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    • angryelf
    • February 13, 2012

54. In what situations can you fall out of the harness?   1 2

    By ShcShc11, February 8, 2012
    • 27 replies
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    • Deyan
    • February 9, 2012

55. Holding the PC after extraction longer than needed?  

    By Tsynique, February 7, 2012
    • 22 replies
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    • piisfish
    • February 9, 2012

56. How to approach/thank instructors  

    By Namowal, February 7, 2012
    • 24 replies
    • 5,080 views
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    • Namowal
    • February 10, 2012

57. Tracking Dives - what training/skills to practice & approach during dive?  

    By mixedup, February 7, 2012
    • 9 replies
    • 3,439 views
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    • virgin-burner
    • March 7, 2012

58. Emergency procedures review  

    By nigel99, February 6, 2012
    • 10 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • February 7, 2012

59. Flying a Biplane or side by side   1 2 3

    By dthames, February 5, 2012
    • 55 replies
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    • peek
    • February 10, 2012

60. Should a new jumper carry a hook knife?   1 2

    By Kipu, February 3, 2012
    • 38 replies
    • 9,177 views
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    • skyjumpenfool
    • February 7, 2012

61. Skydiving Dentist  

    By nzdan, February 2, 2012
    • 15 replies
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    • topdocker
    • February 11, 2012

62. Low pull vs no spotting...humm  

    By Marksman, February 1, 2012
    • 19 replies
    • 3,555 views
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    • airtwardo
    • February 7, 2012

63. Tail Strike Safety Day Presentation?  

    By Skwrl, February 1, 2012
    • 4 replies
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    • MakeItHappen
    • February 3, 2012

64. Reserve activation on the door   1 2

    By Skyper, February 1, 2012
    • 48 replies
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    • Remster
    • December 7, 2013

65. MUST READ! For new and low-time jumpers  

    By popsjumper, January 30, 2012
    • 24 replies
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    • Spills
    • February 15, 2012

66. Do new lines affect canopy flare?  

    By Namowal, January 30, 2012
    • 7 replies
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    • JohnSherman
    • January 31, 2012

67. Additional reasons to not jump camera   1 2 3 4

    By billvon, January 30, 2012
    • 99 replies
    • 9,551 views
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    • Lindenwood
    • July 28, 2012

68. Most Surprising Student Ever  

    By Namowal, January 29, 2012
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    • ufk22
    • January 29, 2012

69. What logged jumps count towards the 15 "coaching jumps" required to renew a coach rating?  

    By WickedWingsuits, January 28, 2012
    • 19 replies
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    • matthewcline
    • February 3, 2012

70. Broken ankle on a bad landing. Need reading materials in down time.  

    By Kipu, January 28, 2012
    • 23 replies
    • 8,148 views
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    • shropshire
    • April 22, 2012

71. Tolerating Gs during a malfunction   1 2

    By dthames, January 27, 2012
    • 37 replies
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    • holie
    • February 1, 2012

72. Canopy Collapse Vid   1 2

    By kalaniwavo, January 25, 2012
    • 36 replies
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    • uberchris
    • January 30, 2012

73. 1.61 wing loading on 150 sq ft, at 230 total jumps?   1 2

    By skydiverek, January 25, 2012
    • 30 replies
    • 5,382 views
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    • popsjumper
    • February 1, 2012

74. Jumping a dc3   1 2

    By bodypilot90, January 21, 2012
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    • skydive4u2
    • January 28, 2012

75. Appropriate Course of Action: Bag Lock  

    By pompita, January 20, 2012
    • 12 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • January 22, 2012

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

    By ntrprnr, January 16, 2012
    • 173 replies
    • 19,728 views
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    • gearless_chris
    • June 4, 2013

77. Packing  

    By Seapro, January 15, 2012
    • 12 replies
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    • hokierower
    • January 18, 2012

78. How to operate (and not operate) a Skyvan door  

    By billvon, January 14, 2012
    • 19 replies
    • 8,243 views
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    • popsjumper
    • January 17, 2012

79. EMS Training Days at Skydive Elsinore  

    By grimmie, January 9, 2012
    • 17 replies
    • 5,781 views
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    • Spills
    • February 15, 2012

80. seat belts   1 2 3

    By skydvrvalco, January 9, 2012
    • 63 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • February 16, 2012

81. T8 Compression Fracture  

    By tkulczyski, January 9, 2012
    • 9 replies
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    • tkulczyski
    • February 19, 2012

82. You open at 13,000 ft and discover a mal. What next? (VIDEO)   1 2

    By skydiverek, January 8, 2012
    • 47 replies
    • 5,013 views
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    • popsjumper
    • January 16, 2012

83. Pull reserve before cutaway???  

    By potatoman, January 4, 2012
    • 21 replies
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    • popsjumper
    • January 14, 2012

84. SAFETY FIRST with Brian Germain on SkydiveRadio.com  

    By BrianSGermain, January 3, 2012
    • 6 replies
    • 2,320 views
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    • BrianSGermain
    • January 10, 2012

85. Wingsuit tries to board plane w/o leg straps  

    By bodypilot90, January 3, 2012
    • 18 replies
    • 5,265 views
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    • skydvrvalco
    • January 9, 2012

86. Canopy choice for newbies  

    By airborne47, January 2, 2012
    • 9 replies
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    • danornan
    • January 4, 2012

87. Better poll for swoopers  

    By catfishhunter, January 2, 2012
    • 13 replies
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    • CrazyL
    • January 3, 2012

88. Is swooping pushing the envelope?   1 2 3

    By bigbearfng, December 31, 2011
    • 54 replies
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    • PiLFy
    • July 30, 2012

89. Low pull + CYPRES fire + near miss with tree.   1 2 3 4

    By labrys, December 30, 2011
    • 81 replies
    • 8,673 views
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    • popsjumper
    • March 12, 2012

90. Swoop indicators - Was: fatality at Perris.   1 2 3

    By rmarshall234, December 30, 2011
    • 68 replies
    • 5,666 views
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    • rmarshall234
    • January 9, 2012

91. Help your DZ be efficient in the event of an accident  

    By grimmie, December 29, 2011
    • 15 replies
    • 2,626 views
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    • Nightingale
    • January 10, 2012

92. Post accident First Aid/CPR/AED   1 2

    By JerseyShawn, December 28, 2011
    • 34 replies
    • 8,027 views
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    • DrDom
    • November 1, 2013

93. Cloud Clearances   1 2

    By Para5-0, December 27, 2011
    • 44 replies
    • 9,198 views
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    • jumpsalot-2
    • April 13, 2012

94. Question regarding this mid-air collision  

    By Nealeod, December 26, 2011
    • 5 replies
    • 2,043 views
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    • billvon
    • December 30, 2011

95. Left AND right landing patterns  

    By dthames, December 23, 2011
    • 24 replies
    • 5,468 views
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    • theonlyski
    • December 29, 2011

96. Requiring B license applicants to fly their canopy with their eyes closed for 15 seconds (5 flares, approx 3 seconds each)?   1 2 3 4 5

    By mkb0909, December 23, 2011
    • 106 replies
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    • craigbey
    • December 29, 2011

97. herniated discs in neck/lower back  

    By Spooky26x, December 21, 2011
    • 20 replies
    • 23,562 views
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    • riggerrob
    • February 4, 2016

98. Packing error, twisted risers  

    By DvK, December 18, 2011
    • 19 replies
    • 7,813 views
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    • Johnsisland
    • December 25, 2011

99. Anyone go thru AFF at West Tennessee Skydiving?  

    By SCOTT735, December 18, 2011
    • 8 replies
    • 1,798 views
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    • SCOTT735
    • December 21, 2011

100. GPS under canopy   1 2

     By nigel99, December 16, 2011
     • 28 replies
     • 7,924 views
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     • bqmassey
     • December 23, 2011