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Been jumping for 16 years, 3600 jumps, more than 50 hours in freefall. Instructor in Static Line Parachuting,Tandem Instructor, Accelerated Freefall Instructor, Formation Skydiving Coach

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2009-09-24 cost for freefall/skydiving:

There are a number of ways to complete your training to become a skydiver, and many websites which provide detailed information to help you decide which way you would like to proceed. To answer your

2009-03-10 skydiving:

Hi Kate, you pretty much have the answer really. The way that we increase our speed is by changing our position. The less resistance the faster you'll fall. You can also add weight but normally this is

2009-01-08 parachutes:

Hi, I'm afraid that I have no idea about military equipment and am only a sport jumper. You might be able to get a better answer from these guys though http://www.uptvector.com/ They are involved in

2008-12-15 skydiving:

Callie, I'm afraid that this email was only sent at 23.03 so for me to answer it before "tomorrow" isn't realistic. I am, however, now able to answer them for you....please see below: 1. Depends which

2008-11-16 parachutes:

Hi Adam, well you've got me there as I don't really know what we had before parachutes....nothing I suppose! There were some very early designs here http://inventors.about.com/od/pstartinventions/ss/Parachute

 

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