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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

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Two wingsuit pilots gliding high above a rugged mountain range and river valley. The skydiver in the foreground is flying horizontally in a red, blue, and black wingsuit, wearing a helmet equipped with an action camera, with a second wingsuit pilot visible in the background against a clear blue sky.

The Ultimate Guide to Wingsuit Skydiving: Requirements, Gear, and Progression

Ready to fly a wingsuit? Learn the exact requirements, from the 200 jump minimum to First Flight Course details, gear selection, a…

12 October 2026

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

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