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  1. She Wants a Higher Profile for Black Skydivers. See How High.  

    By Deisel,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,272 views

  2. Tailstrike in Free Fall  

    By megamalfunction,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,915 views

  3. Coronavirus affecting tandem numbers?  

    By Skydriver2772,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,587 views

  4. Reserve canopy  

    By iranianjumper,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,316 views

  5. Mission: Jetman  

    By Future Jetman,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,980 views

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

    By David Wang,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,871 views

  7. Firebird Skydiving, Bitburg DE - Tandem Mill?  

    By Guest,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,528 views

  8. Hard opening vs Soft opening | Altitude loss  

    By americanfreefall,   
    • 4 replies
    • 1,888 views

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

    By sheeks,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,936 views

  10. Thirtieth Sky Birthday  

    By skybytch,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,061 views

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

    By npole,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,135 views

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

    By skydivel,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,620 views

  13. choosing new canopy  

    By iranianjumper,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,071 views

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

    By baronn,
    • 26 replies
    • 3,047 views

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

    By Loboloco,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,546 views

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

    By stins,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,229 views

  17. Vmag helmet mount  

    By Elpnor,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,085 views

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

    By Yaroslav,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,065 views

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

    By David Wang,
    • 48 replies
    • 5,948 views

  20. water training  

    By iranianjumper,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,065 views

  21. D License wait time 2020  

    By Doug P,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1,215 views

  22. Older gear  

    By chriseidan,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,909 views

  23. Zhills  

    By yobnoc,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,065 views

  24. Is it time for me to STFU?  

    By skybytch,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,204 views

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

    By David Wang,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,182 views

  26. Have you tried this?  

    By KathieL34,   
    • 9 replies
    • 1,919 views

  27. Cessna Skycourier  

    By billvon,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,314 views

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

    By David Wang,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,723 views

  29. Upcoming battle with my mom about skydiving  

    By David Wang,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,024 views

  30. What Usually Comes w/ a Used Canopy?  

    By PlaneFun,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,793 views

  31. AFF students general performance  

    By Duvain,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1,534 views

  32. Skydive Perris VS Skydive Elsinore  

    By David Wang,
    • 20 replies
    • 5,424 views

  33. Advanced training  

    By heavision,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,210 views

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

    By sheeks,
    • 9 replies
    • 3,085 views

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

    By David Wang,   
    • 49 replies
    • 6,602 views

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

    By kuai43,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,183 views

  37. Looking for a team at Collegiates  

    By Madigan,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,046 views

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

    By David Wang,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,941 views

  39. weird skydving dream  

    By David Wang,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,722 views

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

    By David Wang,
    • 27 replies
    • 5,408 views

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

    By David Wang,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,295 views

  42. Rate My AFF Jumps  

    By bmaxwe,   
    • 6 replies
    • 1,835 views

  43. License Number  

    By iranianjumper,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,368 views

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

    By David Wang,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,542 views

  45. Who is Skydive Spaceland?  

    By gowlerk,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,603 views

  46. Being smooth and precise in the air?  

    By Viking4455,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,287 views

  47. Night jumps in Perris  

    By Elpnor,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,841 views

  48. Carry-On on Check Rig on Airlines?  

    By PlaneFun,
    • 23 replies
    • 5,457 views

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

    By CoolBeans,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,429 views

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

    By diverds,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,152 views

  51. Best tandem handy cam setup?  

    By sudeep,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,329 views

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

    By Bkleven7,
    • 24 replies
    • 4,151 views

  53. Packing tool  

    By KrisS,
    • 22 replies
    • 5,114 views

  54. MOGAS operations - lead substitute additive?  

    By omerzitelia,   
    • 2 replies
    • 1,859 views

  55. Skydiving Tips/Sugesstions for First Jump  

    By Will1995,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,328 views

  56. Why is Crossbracing Only Seen on Skydiving Canopies?  

    By jf951,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,904 views

  57. 6 Candidates for USPA Central Regional Director  

    By skypilotA1,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,330 views

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

    By ZoeJD,
    • 30 replies
    • 6,776 views

  59. Good place to jump in winter?  

    By alfgihdlk,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,418 views

  60. Digital altimeter or Audible altimeter 1st?  

    By Rsaaronson,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,147 views

  61. Alti-2 Digital altimeter  

    By MaryMo,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,628 views

  62. Fuel per jump  

    By Zachanonymous,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,029 views

  63. Financing for dropzones  

    By cosmicgypsy,
    • 8 replies
    • 6,050 views

  64. Two dropzones review for AFF  

    By Yousef_A,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,667 views

  65. Russian paratroopers  

    By brenthutch,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,990 views

  66. Russian paratroopers  

    By brenthutch,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,130 views

  67. Softest opening canopy  

    By jakebaustin,
    • 19 replies
    • 6,918 views

  68. Bonehead VS Cookie  

    By Rsaaronson,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,007 views

  69. Skydive Radio #245 with Craig Girard  

    By diverds,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,374 views

  70. Rig advice  

    By Jumper12345,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,424 views

  71. Wanting to Start a Skydiving Club  

    By Tin,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,453 views

  72. Worldwide Event Calendar  

    By KameronB,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,515 views

  73. No Pilot Chute Belly Reserves  

    By superswooper,   
    • 19 replies
    • 4,000 views

  74. Downsizing as a student  

    By Rsaaronson,
    • 20 replies
    • 5,882 views

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

    By NoRules,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,803 views

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

    By baronn,
    • 155 replies
    • 16,500 views

  77. Coming back after a decade. Anyone else?  

    By Viking4455,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,001 views

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

    By fallfast69,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,016 views

  79. Old jumpers getting current  

    By Milo,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,198 views

  80. Skydive Radio #244 with Chazi Blacksher  

    By diverds,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,445 views

  81. Looking for some ideas   1 2

    By noamineo,
    • 25 replies
    • 5,232 views

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

    By June333,   
    • 0 replies
    • 1,674 views

  83. Jump afther a Spine Surgery?  

    By maciasimagenes,   
    • 7 replies
    • 2,306 views

  84. I have 12 jumps  

    By skybytch,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,922 views

  85. C182P how much fuel are you flying with?  

    By omerzitelia,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,811 views

  86. LET 410  

    By Conflab,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,716 views

  87. Jumping in metres   1 2

    By neilmck,
    • 25 replies
    • 4,595 views

  88. Skydive Radio #243 with Albert Berchtold  

    By diverds,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,993 views

  89. 100th!  

    By yobnoc,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,427 views

  90. First jump with the wifey!  

    By yobnoc,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,147 views

  91. 4-way exit FAIL - skydiver loses shoe   1 2

    By raphaelistics,
    • 35 replies
    • 8,061 views

  92. Stalling the canopy to remove a line over?  

    By hwjl,   
    • 12 replies
    • 3,899 views

  93. Passed my AFF level 1 today  

    By tiger93rsl,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,988 views

  94. First Rig  

    By rugbyfan89,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,223 views

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

    By Whysojumpy,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,530 views

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

    By DJL,   
    • 316 replies
    • 37,112 views

  97. Beginner WL   1 2

    By yobnoc,
    • 43 replies
    • 6,201 views

  98. Advice on downsizing to a Crossfire 2 or 3  

    By roguender,
    • 6 replies
    • 3,219 views

  99. Taking recommendations for AFF & A license course dropzones  

    By NekoFetish,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,682 views

  100. A shout-out for John Mitchell  

    By rmarshall234,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,232 views
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