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  1. Skydive Radio #242 03.06.2019 with Beau Riebe is now available. Enjoy.  

    By diverds,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,515 views

  2. Floor cushion in 182  

    By baronn,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,496 views

  3. USPA Board Meeting   1 2 3 4 5

    By MakeItHappen,
    • 103 replies
    • 16,023 views

  4. TFX camera mount?  

    By heavision,
    • 2 replies
    • 3,279 views

  5. Parachutist cover  

    By Bryguy1224,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,725 views

  6. Scrisc online gear store???  

    By linestretch,
    • 14 replies
    • 7,006 views

  7. USPA Licenses in Germany  

    By prashvv,
    • 13 replies
    • 11,138 views

  8. DZs in Europe  

    By heavision,
    • 12 replies
    • 4,080 views

  9. Skydive after pneumothorax  

    By Diogo Eiriz,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,920 views

  10. NEEDED: Static Line chute for 75th Anniversity of D-day  

    By FIL1969,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,777 views

  11. Cheryl Stearns Accident  

    By BleuCiel,
    • 4 replies
    • 7,531 views

  12. Bob Sinclairs van  

    By baronn,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,838 views

  13. Legal to work in US  

    By Rafy,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,230 views

  14. Veterans Skydive For Life  

    By liloz,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,032 views

  15. Canopy transition for downsizing   1 2

    By Ericakeeley,
    • 30 replies
    • 8,490 views

  16. Hot Air Balloon jump - USA  

    By climberjumper,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,871 views

  17. Downsizing for first rig  

    By Ericakeeley,
    • 11 replies
    • 5,497 views

  18. Why did you make your first jump and how old were you when you made your first jump?   1 2 3

    By brendhanbb,
    • 59 replies
    • 27,616 views

  19. 182 gear leg failure  

    By baronn,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,980 views

  20. Parachutes for V310 container.  

    By Bud_T,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,768 views

  21. Your thoughts about future skydiving mobile application needed  

    By Igor Kamenev,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,761 views

  22. Who's going to PIA?  

    By baronn,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,087 views

  23. Judge approves using social media for insurance rates  

    By baronn,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,393 views

  24. Getting back into skydiving  

    By v-man,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,518 views

  25. Where to find skydiving video  

    By Elpnor,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,349 views

  26. Skydiving fuel use - worldwide?   1 2

    By kuai43,
    • 32 replies
    • 9,322 views

  27. To anyone considering donating money to the museum......   1 2 3

    By baronn,
    • 55 replies
    • 10,977 views

  28. Crossfire vs JFX flight characteristics  

    By clustermagnet,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,348 views

  29. Smoke  

    By ufk22,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,759 views

  30. Last 727 in passenger service  

    By baronn,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,670 views

  31. Any Pro rated jumpers in Minnesota?  

    By Diving_Bob,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,558 views

  32. Jump Door for Cessna 182P SUCCESS !!!!!   1 2

    By goobersnuftda,
    • 29 replies
    • 27,878 views

  33. Quick question from an old fart  

    By oldwomanc6,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,366 views

  34. New Lawsuit that may actually stop the fake website scam  

    By Jumpdude,
    • 22 replies
    • 12,872 views

  35. HUD Altimeter inside a full face helmet  

    By Rashiid,
    • 11 replies
    • 7,948 views

  36. Has anyone ever booked 2 or more jumps for their first time?  

    By brendhanbb,
    • 19 replies
    • 5,143 views

  37. Perris vs Eloy Boogie?  

    By 20_kN,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,780 views

  38. MUST SEE: student cuts away below 250 feet / 75 meters! VIDEO   1 2

    By skydiverek,
    • 27 replies
    • 17,116 views

  39. Wing loading   1 2

    By Madigan,
    • 37 replies
    • 8,649 views

  40. First rig: Which is kept longer, new or used?  

    By pilotdave,
    • 22 replies
    • 5,234 views

  41. USPA BOD 2018 Election Results.   1 2 3

    By 3331,
    • 55 replies
    • 10,441 views

  42. Support for the Skydiving Museum with USPA membership funds   1 2 3

    By DBCOOPER,
    • 56 replies
    • 10,754 views

  43. Goggles/eyewear  

    By heavision,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,945 views

  44. Dropzones that go above 14k ft   1 2

    By hech117,
    • 32 replies
    • 16,039 views

  45. Photo of Women Riding the Nose of a Twin Otter?  

    By Westerly,
    • 17 replies
    • 7,149 views

  46. Seeking a serious mentor  

    By Jambandman,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,150 views

  47. USPA Revoking Memberships?  

    By Westerly,
    • 11 replies
    • 5,317 views

  48. Troubled.  

    By ChrisJulsen,
    • 14 replies
    • 5,419 views

  49. Sony HDR-CX155E 4 way question  

    By bellringer,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,587 views

  50. newbie really struggling with fear/terror   1 2 3

    By Marc_B,
    • 50 replies
    • 13,006 views

  51. hard openings dome slider?   1 2

    By Elpnor,
    • 25 replies
    • 8,129 views

  52. BOD election 2018  

    By baronn,
    • 11 replies
    • 3,119 views

  53. Telegram group for Nomad Skydivers and basejumpers  

    By stokednomads,
    • 0 replies
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  54. USPA and PIA Issue Joint Skydiver Advisory   1 2 3 4 7

    By Communications,
    • 170 replies
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  55. Ban period?   1 2 3

    By swotcox,
    • 59 replies
    • 9,146 views

  56. Ron Bell Selected as USPA Director of Safety & Training  

    By 3331,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,920 views

  57. USPA actions: Was: Tandem instructor missing in lebanon  

    By BarryWilliams,
    • 18 replies
    • 5,723 views

  58. My son died skydiving  

    By skydog,
    • 2 replies
    • 9,870 views

  59. December weather Algarve  

    By KrisS,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,091 views

  60. event plan  

    By iranianjumper,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,195 views

  61. FAA oversight of skydiving (was - Lodi incident)   1 2

    By skyfox2007,
    • 27 replies
    • 5,886 views

  62. Ground wind changed when landing.  

    By swotcox,
    • 23 replies
    • 5,483 views

  63. Triple digits  

    By StoppieJoe,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,970 views

  64. BOD election 2018   1 2

    By baronn,
    • 27 replies
    • 5,421 views

  65. Re: [obelixtim] Fatality -- Lodi Oct 14 2018  

    By skyfox2007,
    • 0 replies
    • 599 views

  66. Smart Altimeter   1 2 3 4

    By yuri_base,
    • 84 replies
    • 33,304 views

  67. Open invite to anyone running for a seat on the BOD  

    By baronn,
    • 0 replies
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  68. Mr. Douglas DC-3 restoration front page newspaper  

    By 386dallas,
    • 2 replies
    • 3,148 views

  69. First jump solo - recommended/possible?   1 2

    By martomat,
    • 34 replies
    • 6,076 views

  70. Help identify Jumpsuit manufacturer?  

    By jlmiracle,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,888 views

  71. Getting an American skydiving license?  

    By wilcox,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,451 views

  72. Skydive Radio #241 10.07.18 - Garnett at PIA  

    By diverds,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,225 views

  73. Floater exit  

    By Parachut3Panda,
    • 14 replies
    • 4,947 views

  74. The fear!  

    By Diripio,
    • 9 replies
    • 3,389 views

  75. Tandem industry analysis  

    By bigboysne,
    • 0 replies
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  76. USPA Board of Directors Elections 2018  

    By 3331,
    • 3 replies
    • 4,054 views

  77. Altimeter Inaccuracies?  

    By Westerly,
    • 15 replies
    • 5,610 views

  78. Listening To Music While Skydiving!   1 2 3

    By Skyhighbird,
    • 50 replies
    • 23,128 views

  79. Ninety-first jump made this weekend, a tandem  

    By Slowfaller,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,398 views

  80. Scott Miller  

    By iranianjumper,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,677 views

  81. Military HALO opening altitude?  

    By Westerly,
    • 6 replies
    • 9,623 views

  82. Brian Germain videos?  

    By 20_kN,
    • 3 replies
    • 3,001 views

  83. Mission: Impossible helping skydiving?  

    By peek,
    • 23 replies
    • 6,192 views

  84. Worldwide Skydiving Calendar?  

    By KameronB,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,146 views

  85. Modular Bag Made for Skydiving Gear  

    By crashtested,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,322 views

  86. Will there ever be another World Freefall Convention?  

    By FallsFast,
    • 11 replies
    • 3,788 views

  87. Karnage Krew - Gary Lucas  

    By RUN_FMX,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,387 views

  88. Cant seem to make up my mind  

    By chasitie,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,720 views

  89. Starting AFF in two weeks. Scared AF!   1 2

    By wshreek,
    • 26 replies
    • 8,463 views

  90. Up Jumping on Oahu  

    By angryelf,
    • 0 replies
    • 698 views

  91. Why do canopy manufacturers keep using Spectra?  

    By Westerly,
    • 12 replies
    • 4,784 views

  92. Speed skydiving - head down  

    By pr3d4t0r,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,786 views

  93. Tandom baglock  

    By kullboys,
    • 4 replies
    • 3,223 views

  94. USPA Badges  

    By Mjolnir,
    • 7 replies
    • 4,077 views

  95. can anyone help with the exit order please?  

    By swotcox,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,786 views

  96. Skydive Radio #240 08.29.18 - with Rook Nelson and Jason Russell on VWR  

    By diverds,
    • 0 replies
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  97. PT6-20 Cessna U206   1 2 3 4 13

    By vpjr,
    • 305 replies
    • 68,210 views

  98. Got my first pair of wings today...  

    By Judah,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,337 views

  99. Recommend a DZ (US)  

    By deepy,
    • 0 replies
    • 618 views

  100. A bit rusty - have not jumped in 10yrs but want to start jumping again  

    By simonh,
    • 11 replies
    • 4,669 views
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