statistics

[11.5secman 0]

hey all

does anyone know where i can get statistics on fatalites vs # of jumps made per year
like you have a 1 in 10000 chance in dieing in a car wreck type info

cheers
k

...and for the record its 11.0 now

[CanuckInUSA 0]

Don't quote me, but I seem to remember hearing something along the line of 1 out of every 100,000 jumps ends in a fatality. But that includes all jumps tandems, students, work jumps, training jumps and fun jumps. Oh and I'm much more likely to meet my maker in this sport then you are since I am much more likely to take chances that you wouldn't. Damn the curse of holding a "D" license.

But rest assured. There is a 100% probability that your life on this planet as we know it will end one day. But I'm sure you already knew that.

Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

[11.5secman 0]

thanks i had a discussion with a non jumper and just want some facts for my case

...and for the record its 11.0 now

[tombuch 0]

See article 7 "Skydiving Risk" at http://theblueskyranch.com/STA.php

Tom Buchanan
Instructor Emeritus
Comm Pilot MSEL,G
Author: JUMP! Skydiving Made Fun and Easy

[phoenixlpr 0]

You have lots of excellent articles there!

[kelpdiver 2]

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thanks i had a discussion with a non jumper and just want some facts for my case

that sort of debate is rarely about facts, usually driven by emotion. Save the trouble and buy a pitcher of beer.

[aguila 0]

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See article 7 "Skydiving Risk" at http://theblueskyranch.com/STA.php

Excellent articles. Thanks for sharing the URL!

Gonzalo

It cannot be done really means I do not know how to do it ... yet

[pfloyd 0]

Very nice articles, glad you guys post this info!

My drinking team has a skydiving problem