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The British Skydiving National Championships 2026 for Speed

The Complete Guide to the British Skydiving National Championships 2026

Everything you need to know about the 2026 British Skydiving Nationals at APA Netheravon. Get the complete schedule, entry deadlin…

3 September 2026

DZSpotter announces official sponsorship of Skydive Egypt's Jump Like A Pharaoh Vol. 9 2026, with a skydiver descending under a red canopy beside the Great Pyramid of Giza at sunset.
Events

DZSpotter Sponsors Jump Like A Pharaoh Vol. 9 2026

DZSpotter is now an official sponsor of Jump Like A Pharaoh Vol. 9 2026. Here's everything you need to know about skydiving the Py…

4 May 2026

Close-up of a hand holding a skydiving rig on a wooden table in a busy hangar, showing an FAA tag.
Equipment

The Ultimate Guide to Buying Skydiving Equipment Safely

Ready to buy your first skydiving rig? Learn how to avoid scams, understand container sizing, calculate wing loading, and navigate…

15 April 2026

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A hand sliding a white Rig Tag card, printed with a QR code and the serial RT-000000, into a black pocket on a skydiving container.

Packing Data Card: What Records Your Rig Legally Needs

The reserve packing record US federal law requires is four items long. Here is what a data card must carry in the US, UK, Australi…

21 September 2026

A photo of two happy male skydivers smiling and doing a handshake before a jump. They are geared up in full harnesses with digital wrist altimeters visible. The skydiver on the right wears a blue long-sleeve shirt with the "DZSpotter" logo. They are sitting in a large airplane hangar, with an airfield and light aircraft visible in the background. DZS-Buddies-3b.jpg

How to Find a Skydiving Buddy: From AFF Courses to Boogie Crews

Finding people to jump with is half the sport. Here is how licensed skydivers, students and coaches find jump buddies for courses,…

17 July 2026

July 2026 Global Skydiving Events Calendar
Events

World Skydiving Day 11th July 2026 Skydiving Events Calendar

Explore major summer boogies, skills camps, and canopy courses globally. Find out how you can participate in the record-breaking W…

2 July 2026

A metal skydiving reserve ripcord handle resting on a table in front of a grounded parachute container.

Aerodyne Icon Grounding 2026: SB300426 & What Skydivers Need to Know

The 2026 Aerodyne Icon container grounding and SB300426 mandate have shaken the skydiving community. Here is everything licensed j…

25 May 2026

A person standing in a grassy field at a skydiving dropzone, looking up at several descending skydivers under parachute, with a parked jump plane and hangars in the background.
Careers

The Ultimate Guide to Jobs in Skydiving: How to Build a Career in the Sky

Want to turn your passion into a paycheck? Discover how the skydiving industry is evolving, what jobs are available, and how you c…

2 May 2026

First-person view of a skydiver in freefall checking a classic analog skydiving altimeter strapped to their wrist, with a scenic coastline and another jumper visible in the background.
Equipment

Ultimate Guide: Best Skydiving Altimeters for All Levels

Choosing the right skydiving altimeter is critical for safety and altitude awareness. Compare analog vs. digital, top brands, and …

17 April 2026