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October 2009
Volume 50 | Issue 600
On the cover: photo by Jeff Johnson | D-21060
Jeff Tarinelli flies a tube over Skydive Oregon in Molalla |
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40 | Parachutist Has Issues (About 600 of Them) | a Parachutist Special Report
Over the course of the magazine's 50-plus-year history, the covers of Parachutist have been beautiful, inspirational and fun. Here, USPA celebrates some of the most memorable.
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50 | Wingsuiting Comes of Age | by Taya Weiss
In July, the USPA Board of Directors approved a new record category: Wingsuit, Largest Formation. The discipline's enthusiasts wasted no time and immediately began setting records.
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54 | One Hundred Canopies Over San Francisco | by Jim McCormick
On August 5, skydivers performed a challenging and unique demo in the skies of the "City by the Bay," showcasing the sport while T-Mobile launched a new product. More . . .
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60 | The Path to Instructing AFF | by Matt Cline
An AFF Instructor/Examiner provides invaluable advice for those who are considering pursuing a rating.
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62 | The Classics: Style & Accuracy | by Lindy Leach
Style and accuracy competitions began taking place during the age of round parachutes but still maintain their appeal today. This article offers advice on getting started in these challenging disciplines.
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66 | Pulling Strings |
a Parachutist Pictorial
In this month's pictorial, photographers capture jumpers deploying their mains.
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