09.08.22
33 Skydivers Break Record for Washington’s Largest Vertical Formation
Last week 38 skydivers from across North America traveled to the Shelton, Washington dropzone Skydive Kapowsin, attempting to break the Washington state record for the largest vertical formation. Previously set in 2016 with a 29-person …
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12.07.22
Canopy Pilots Speak Ahead of 2022 World Games
The World Games, which will take place from July 7th to July 17th, is the second-largest multi-sport event in the world (after the Olympic Games). The Games include more than 30 sports, including many relatively …
20.06.22
103-Year-Old Woman Breaks Record for Oldest Tandem Skydiver
Rut Linnéa Ingegärd Larsson, of Sweden, has become the oldest person to jump out of an airplane. The 103-year-old jumped in tandem with instructor Joackim Johansson at Motala, Sweden’s Linköpings Fallskärmsklubb dropzone (don’t worry, we …
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10.06.22
Four Years After a (Preventable) Fatal Accident, Not Much Has Changed
Should rescue boats be on standby for all dropzones near water? Recent accidents in New Zealand are prompting calls for action. 27-year-old Tyler Nii died in January 2018 after he and his skydiving instructor crashed …
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04.05.22
Fatal Accident May Spur Change for Popular NZ Drop Zone
British skydiver Sarah-Jane Bayram died March 10, after being involved in a mid-air collision while skydiving over Muriwai Beach in Auckland, New Zealand during high winds. Bayram reportedly voiced concerns about strong winds prior to …
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04.05.22
Red Bull “Plane Swap” Ends in Crash, FAA Investigation
On Sunday, April 24, veteran skydivers and cousins Andy Farrington and Luke Aikins attempted to become the first to successfully swap planes mid-air unassisted, a feat most of us wouldn’t imagine ever seeing outside of …
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24.03.22
The Science of Flight Only Adds to Alexey Galda’s Love for Wingsuiting
Chicago’s Alexey Galda is one of the most talented wingsuit flyers in the world. He’s been flying for over a decade and has served as a member of the U.S. National Wingsuit Team since 2016, …
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04.03.22
American Skydiver and Skateboarder Josh Neuman Killed in Iceland Plane Crash
American influencer Josh Neuman was killed on February 3 in a plane crash in Iceland along with three others: Tim Alings (27), Nicola Bellavia (32), and Haraldur Diego (49), the plane’s pilot. The group’s plane …
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21.02.22
Double Amputee Skydiver Prepares for His First Paralympics
Five years ago, 32-year-old Canadian Tyler Turner was in the hospital, after what his website calls “a freak crash during an otherwise routine landing.” “I had a bad landing,” Turner told Revelstoke Review. “Nobody really …
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