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January 2011
Volume 52 | Issue 615
On the cover: photo by Jason Peters | D-23332
The women’s world-record setting 41-way head-down formation flies over Skydive Arizona in Eloy. |
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| DEPARTMENTS
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| FEATURES
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36 | 102 Percent—The 41-Way Women’s Head-Down World Record | by Fiona Horne
At Skydive Arizona in Eloy on November 26, 41 jumpers more than doubled the existing women’s world record for largest head-down formation. This is the story of their achievement.
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40 | Halloween Boogies |
a Parachutist Pictorial
Halloween fell on a weekend this year. Consequently, drop zones around the country took advantage of the timing and threw a number of amazing boogies. Here are some highlights.
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44 | Two-Hundred-Ways for Breakfast! The Square One 200-Way Sequential Skydives | by Kate Cooper-Jensen
Some of the world’s most talented big-way jumpers came together at Skydive Arizona in Eloy in October. The group came tantalizingly close to completing a 200-way sequential skydive, forming a number of challenging single-point 200-way formations during the event.
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48 | Thinking on Your Feet—Improving Your Sit-Fly | by Niklas Daniel
A USPA Instructor and Axis Flight School Coach offers tips on dialing in the sit-fly position for maximum stability, ease of movement and level control.
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54 | Peaks and Valleys—The PD Factory Team’s Swiss Expedition 2010 | by Brian Vacher
During its recent expedition to Switzerland, the PD Factory Team faced a number of challenges while exploring extreme canopy flight but emerged from the adventure more skilled and closer as a team.
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60 | California Knows How to Party—The 58-Way California State Head-Down Record | by Andrew Staich
At Perris Valley Skydiving Center in California on November 12, 58 skydivers set a new California state record for largest head-down formation, besting the standing record of 53.
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62 | Relax! |
a Parachutist Pictorial
In this pictorial, photographers capture jumpers who are taking the time to kick back and relax.
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