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1. Two canopy out.. to release or not release?   1 2 3 4

   By CloudyHead, August 1, 2011
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   • RMURRAY
   • March 10, 2018

2. Two High Speed Mals  

   By tbrown, March 30, 2009
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   • lethargic8
   • April 2, 2009

3. Two out   1 2

   By Jessica, November 19, 2002
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   • relyon
   • January 11, 2003

4. Two Out - Disconnect RSL? Why?  

   By Lazarus_762, September 21, 2012
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   • cbuffalino
   • September 30, 2012

5. Two out article  

   By voilsb, March 4, 2020
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   • jcrouch
   • April 18, 2020

6. Two out from a static line.   1 2

   By castrodavidd, July 24, 2012
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   • imfromwales
   • August 6, 2012

7. Two out questions   1 2

   By RossDagley, May 11, 2005
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   • dorbie
   • May 21, 2005

8. Two out with a lineover  

   By jerry81, November 21, 2004
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   • bmcd308
   • November 24, 2004

9. Two out, question..  

   By jasonRose, March 7, 2006
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   • Meux
   • March 8, 2006

10. Two Out, side by side, Chop?   1 2

    By bomb420, November 7, 2003
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    • nacmacfeegle
    • November 11, 2003

11. Two parter - Lineover that cleared itself, and a WHAM of an opening... Thoughts?  

    By ntrprnr, April 21, 2006
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    • Cloudi
    • April 25, 2006

12. Two-out.. biplane with twisted reserve. Cut away or ride it down?   1 2

    By Fall0ut, August 18, 2014
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    • ChuckMartin
    • August 29, 2014

13. TX DZs  

    By cardinal5, September 18, 2001
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    • chopchop
    • October 5, 2001

14. Type-1 Diabetics and skydiving  

    By xavenger, September 18, 2006
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    • steveorino
    • September 20, 2006

15. U.S.P.A. Coach Course, DeLand, FL  

    By UncleDon, April 14, 2004
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    • UncleDon
    • April 14, 2004

16. UFOs and skydivers  

    By Skyper, February 2, 2011
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    • david3
    • February 4, 2011

17. UK Hinton DZ - Progression Day - 25 Feb  

    By efex, February 15, 2006
    • 6 replies
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    • RossDagley
    • February 17, 2006

18. UK Medical Insurance for USA AFF Holiday  

    By Badflaw, September 5, 2013
    • 10 replies
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    • shropshire
    • September 28, 2013

19. UK Skydivers In the USA Statistics  

    By leejumps, February 16, 2011
    • 8 replies
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    • captain1976
    • February 17, 2011

20. UK Winter Skydiving  

    By Andybilly, August 25, 2005
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    • Jill_UK
    • August 25, 2005

21. um?   1 2

    By caspar, November 4, 2006
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    • caspar
    • November 8, 2006

22. Ummmm any other rigs suffer from this???  

    By jasonRose, October 13, 2006
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    • slotperfect
    • October 13, 2006

23. uncocked pilot chute   1 2

    By point_code, January 27, 2006
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    • SkymonkeyONE
    • January 30, 2006

24. Unconfirmed Incident in Florida.  

    By eek, April 16, 2006
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    • kingbunky
    • April 25, 2006

25. Unconnected RSL  

    By skip, April 16, 2002
    • 9 replies
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    • gale
    • April 17, 2002

26. unconscious jumper  

    By webracer, November 14, 2001
    • 23 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • December 5, 2001

27. Unconscious under canopy  

    By jclalor, February 7, 2009
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    • sunshine
    • February 7, 2009

28. uncontrollable spin  

    By dkf1979, January 18, 2004
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    • peek
    • January 20, 2004

29. uncontrolled turns in aff 4  

    By pilotpilot57, February 26, 2009
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    • darrenspooner
    • March 17, 2009

30. uncontrolled turns in level 4 aff :problem solved!  

    By pilotpilot57, November 3, 2009
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    • pilotpilot57
    • November 3, 2009

31. Under a smaller canopy than expected  

    By peek, September 3, 2003
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    • fundgh
    • September 3, 2003

32. Under canopy strategy  

    By JustRelax, September 19, 2003
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    • andy2
    • September 28, 2003

33. Underloaded wing  

    By yarik, June 22, 2001
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    • marko
    • July 10, 2001

34. Underloading a canopy???  

    By e.a.hernandez, July 1, 2010
    • 11 replies
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    • phoenixlpr
    • July 2, 2010

35. Undermining an Instructor and Student Safety....  

    By Unstable, May 17, 2004
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    • NoShitThereIWas
    • May 21, 2004

36. Undressing in the air...  

    By FreeDiver, June 17, 2003
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    • Tonto
    • June 20, 2003

37. Unexplained Hook Turns   1 2

    By skipro101, May 4, 2004
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    • speedy
    • May 18, 2004

38. Unexplained Nerves   1 2

    By mamajumps, April 14, 2008
    • 39 replies
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    • dfairleigh11
    • April 24, 2008

39. Unhook or not to unhook RSL with two canopies out?   1 2

    By Safelandings, September 15, 2013
    • 31 replies
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    • chuckakers
    • September 17, 2013

40. Unintentional Downwinder   1 2

    By helldog, May 3, 2005
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    • billvon
    • May 4, 2005

41. Unintentionally Offended   1 2 3

    By jayrech, June 2, 2010
    • 52 replies
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    • flipper
    • June 4, 2010

42. Unnecessary cutaway. Very Dangerous and stupid   1 2 3 4 6

    By pj_jumper, July 19, 2012
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    • Decodiver
    • August 15, 2012

43. Unnecessary Risk...  

    By Jimbo, June 15, 2002
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    • pilotdave
    • June 16, 2002

44. unnecessary roughness by JM   1 2 3 4 6

    By loveslavender, January 31, 2011
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    • DSE
    • February 24, 2011

45. Unplanned Freefall  

    By arni999, March 20, 2007
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    • brianfry713
    • March 24, 2007

46. Unrated AFF Jump Masters   1 2 3

    By TXJumper, July 30, 2003
    • 67 replies
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    • Tonto
    • August 5, 2003

47. unsafe jumpers  

    By JSE, November 4, 2003
    • 13 replies
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    • Chrisky
    • November 7, 2003

48. Unsafe setup!  

    By Foursprouts, March 31, 2004
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    • tattoojeff
    • April 2, 2004

49. Unskilled and Unaware of It: How Difficulties in Recognizing One's Own Incompetence Lead to Inflated Self-Assessments   1 2

    By petetheladd, June 18, 2004
    • 40 replies
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    • Ruffles
    • July 9, 2004

50. Unstable @ Pull Time   1 2

    By Bodhisattva420, February 15, 2009
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    • erdnarob
    • March 18, 2009

51. unstable deployment  

    By waster, September 2, 2002
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    • aneblett
    • September 3, 2002

52. Unstable Exits   1 2 3

    By Namowal, June 3, 2012
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    • JohnMitchell
    • June 6, 2012

53. Unstable freefall  

    By the_rain25, October 26, 2011
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    • firstime
    • October 29, 2011

54. Unusual reserve drill  

    By Geoff, May 24, 2001
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    • Michele
    • June 21, 2001

55. Unusual Tandem Exit (Video Attached)  

    By skydiverek, March 31, 2003
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    • eames
    • April 15, 2003

56. Unwarranted Concern?  

    By Superman32, November 23, 2005
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    • Superman32
    • November 23, 2005

57. UP DOWN GO sucks  

    By Trae, January 19, 2006
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    • Scoop
    • January 20, 2006

58. Up Your Chances of Survival   1 2

    By weegegirl, January 13, 2005
    • 33 replies
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    • orangemagoo
    • April 22, 2005

59. UPDATE TO: Couldn't do AFF-1  

    By xlh883, June 6, 2006
    • 21 replies
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    • jtlmd
    • October 3, 2006

60. Updated Downsizing Recommendations   1 2 3

    By BrianSGermain, January 30, 2006
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    • brits17
    • February 13, 2006

61. Upper winds in opposite direction to lower winds  

    By el_chester, March 20, 2007
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    • upndownshop
    • March 27, 2007

62. UPT Issues Reminder to Tandem Instructors  

    By airdvr, June 21, 2011
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    • airdvr
    • June 21, 2011

63. Urgent question - Lasik Eye Surgery & skydiving  

    By hayinseattle, August 20, 2009
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    • MikeJD
    • September 9, 2009

64. US JUMPING  

    By andyc, September 14, 2002
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    • Jimbo
    • September 15, 2002

65. use of booties for breakoff safety?   1 2

    By mixedup, November 23, 2012
    • 27 replies
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    • skyjumpenfool
    • November 28, 2012

66. Use of Medical Personnel with Injuried Students  

    By reddn, March 13, 2009
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    • jvcvudu
    • March 16, 2009

67. Useful Information About Air Pressure  

    By chrismgtis, October 4, 2006
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    • chrismgtis
    • October 9, 2006

68. Useful Videos  

    By Julie, July 30, 2001
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    • Zoomin
    • August 5, 2001

69. Using an Innovative Camera  

    By aresye, March 29, 2008
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    • phoenixlpr
    • March 29, 2008

70. Using Brakes for different type approaches  

    By cbain, February 24, 2005
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    • BIGUN
    • February 25, 2005

71. Using Eyewear With Healthy tips  

    By lucyraynott, April 3, 2017
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    • lucyraynott
    • April 3, 2017

72. Using hook knives   1 2 3

    By Orange1, July 13, 2005
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    • airtwardo
    • March 5, 2006

73. Using own gear after AFF?   1 2

    By mnealtx, February 9, 2005
    • 26 replies
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    • livendive
    • February 15, 2005

74. Using rear risers on final and landing  

    By Tigerfly, September 25, 2017   

    • poll
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    • douwanto
    • September 25, 2017

75. Using Swoop cords   1 2

    By Clownburner, February 5, 2004
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    • jumpwally
    • October 26, 2005

76. Using Transition Gear  

    By filip0721, August 1, 2007
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    • Andrewwhyte
    • August 3, 2007

77. using weights to load a canopy....  

    By cielo, March 12, 2004
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    • pchapman
    • March 15, 2004

78. Using Z.P. canopies with direct bag static line students  

    By ptknights, October 19, 2009
    • 13 replies
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    • riggerrob
    • October 22, 2009

79. USPA A-License Check Dive Flow  

    By scottbre, May 3, 2002
    • 10 replies
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    • scottbre
    • May 8, 2002

80. USPA and FAA reg violations   1 2 3 4 6

    By exnavykds, October 10, 2005
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    • CJosJumper
    • April 29, 2014

81. USPA and FAA role in parachuting accident investigation and reporting  

    By DJL, September 15, 2006
    • 6 replies
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    • fcajump
    • September 18, 2006

82. USPA and the canopy issue   1 2 3 4 12

    By chuckakers, October 3, 2010
    • 283 replies
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    • dorbie
    • November 1, 2010

83. USPA B license practice quiz?  

    By Namowal, June 22, 2012
    • 19 replies
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    • rjblake
    • May 20, 2014

84. USPA BOD Age Waivers   1 2 3

    By skydived19006, January 29, 2010
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    • mjosparky
    • March 6, 2010

85. USPA calls for canopy safety review  

    By SStewart, August 27, 2010
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    • pilot-one
    • August 27, 2010

86. USPA Coach Course in Nor. Cal, April 25th-27th  

    By rigging65, March 26, 2003
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    • rigging65
    • March 26, 2003

87. USPA Coach Rating Added  

    By sangiro, November 23, 2003
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    • HRHSkyPrincess
    • November 24, 2003

88. USPA Disciplinary Actions   1 2 3

    By sducoach, March 29, 2004
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    • lug
    • April 7, 2004

89. USPA Dropzone??  

    By StinkyPete, May 28, 2008
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    • TheMonkey
    • June 6, 2008

90. USPA GM pledge on landing patterns (was: Fatality - Brazil)  

    By Bill_K, July 16, 2008
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    • redlegphi
    • July 25, 2008

91. USPA licence valid in EU?  

    By bitmonkey, August 18, 2006
    • 10 replies
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    • wonder2006
    • August 31, 2006

92. USPA Licences in the UK  

    By DocPop, April 26, 2010
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    • LyraM45
    • May 25, 2010

93. USPA License  

    By flier, June 6, 2002
    • 3 replies
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    • hobbes4star
    • June 7, 2002

94. USPA License changes??  

    By samp76, March 12, 2003
    • 13 replies
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    • Watcher
    • March 25, 2003

95. USPA license for Canadian ?  

    By ZRX, November 10, 2010
    • 12 replies
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    • ZRX
    • November 23, 2010

96. USPA Poll on AFF Instructor Requirement   1 2 3

    By catfishhunter, May 21, 2012
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    • popsjumper
    • May 24, 2012

97. USPA recommended Medical Statement  

    By pkasdorf, January 20, 2004
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    • pkasdorf
    • January 22, 2004

98. USPA requirements - night jumps, CA ??  

    By 5kyd1vergav, September 26, 2013
    • 14 replies
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    • 5kyd1vergav
    • September 27, 2013

99. USPA reviewing the impact of the license change (input wanted)  

    By PhreeZone, March 2, 2003
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    • PhreeZone
    • March 2, 2003

100. USPA Safety Day  

     By seal_S49, March 7, 2004
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     • Iamthebest_391
     • March 28, 2004