Check out these five tips you can use to check behind your rigger and ensure a safer skydive. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-65/subpart-F#p-65.115(a) 1. Ensure your rigger changes the reserve closing loop every time they open the reserve packing tray. 2. Practice your emergency procedures in front of your rigger and use a scale to check the tension on your reserve closing loop 3. Only use an appropriately rated master rigger for parachute reline. 4. Ask your rigger for an inspection checklist when assembling, packing, or maintaining your rig. 5. Ensure your ..read more

A historical exposé on the medium and why I'm through dealing with it. Grab a shirt! https://bit.ly/3gkACTA Discord https://discord.gg/AssYEfkP8s Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/V4r9HUtIW) Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/V4r9HUtIW ..read more

A personal reflection after finally earning my senior rigging license. Grab a shirt! https://bit.ly/3gkACTA Discord https://discord.gg/AssYEfkP8s Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/V4r9HUtIW ..read more

Rapid-fire answering questions from the inbox live on this latest episode. Grab a shirt! https://bit.ly/3gkACTA Discord https://discord.gg/AssYEfkP8s Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/V4r9HUtIW ..read more

Don't learn the hard way. Here are five pieces of skydiving equipment you should have replaced every time new lines are put on your canopy. 1. Pilot Chute  2. Bridle (with Kill Line)  3. SLinks  4. Risers  5. Slider Grab a shirt! https://bit.ly/3gkACTA Discord https://discord.gg/AssYEfkP8s Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/V4r9HUtIW ..read more

This important episode discusses the FAA Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 105 - Parachute Operations and Definition of Direct Supervision, what it means, and the kinds of risks packers run in packing main canopies without being FAA licensed riggers. 14 CFR Part 105 https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/part-105 Grab a shirt! https://bit.ly/3gkACTA Discord https://discord.gg/AssYEfkP8s Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/V4r9HUtIW ..read more

The Global Supply Chain issues felt worldwide don't bode well for the skydiving industry.  Consider ordering that long-awaited custom canopy or container now instead of waiting as things are about to get medieval. Grab a shirt! https://bit.ly/3gkACTA Discord https://discord.gg/AssYEfkP8s Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/V4r9HUtIW ..read more

I've always been fascinated with firefighting, so naturally, I wanted to learn more about the brave and chosen few smokejumpers when I began skydiving.  This action-drama directed by Taylor Sheridan (Sicario, Sons of Anarchy) comes highly recommended and will interest those who love to fly. Grab a shirt! https://bit.ly/3gkACTA Discord https://discord.gg/AssYEfkP8s Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/V4r9HUtIW ..read more

With the shortage of raw materials, some of us are stuck on the ground and waiting it out with the longer than usual lead times from the top skydiving equipment manufacturers, including UPT. Bill Booth Demonstrates Some Cool New Gadgets at PIA Symposium 2007 https://bit.ly/30bCFUU Grab a shirt! https://bit.ly/3gkACTA Discord https://discord.gg/AssYEfkP8s Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/V4r9HUtIW ..read more

The new Michael Schumacher documentary is out on Netflix right now and features some great footage of him skydiving. What a talent. Grab a shirt! https://bit.ly/3gkACTA Discord https://discord.gg/AssYEfkP8s Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/V4r9HUtIW ..read more