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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

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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