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June 2009
Volume 50 | Issue 596
On the cover: photo by Jason Peters | D-23332
Matt Hill exits a balloon during an advertising photo shoot over Skydive Arizona in Eloy. |
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In the June 2009 installment of Pages From a Logbook, Gary Fletcher took us along for his engagement jump. View the video of the skydive, plus the CNN and KSPR stories here. More . . .
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34 | “Sky Hi” Irvin—Parachute Pioneer | by Gary Calvaneso
This article traces the life and achievements of Leslie Irvin: daredevil, parachute designer and humanitarian.
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36 | First Steps for New 4-Way Teams, Part One of Two | by Ben Liston
An experienced 4-way competitor gives beginning teams practical pointers for formation skydiving success.
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42 | It Takes Two | by Chip Bowlin and Kristine Gould
During one 18-hour period in April, tandem instructor Chip Bowlin and B-licensed skydiver Kristine Gould made 103 tandem jumps together, setting a new Guinness World Record. Here is how they did it.
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46 | Preventing Back Pain | by Mike Semanoff
A champion bodybuilder and skydiving instructor suggests an exercise plan specifically designed to help jumpers strengthen core muscles and minimize back problems.
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50 | Light and Shadow | by A Parachutist Pictorial
This month’s pictorial takes a look at jumpers silhouetted against the sun.
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52 | Free as a Bird | by Alan Martinez
An experienced wingsuit pilot offers guidance to those who would like to take up wingsuiting, one of skydiving’s fastest growing disciplines.
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