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Melanie Curtis joins Dave and Stump Mel discusses her book How to Fly: Life Lessons from a Professional Skydiver.   The Stumps celebrate their 300th and 3000th jumps together Discussion on Project 19 and the Highlight Pro Skydiving Team A crazy cutaway recovery story from Sebastian  Discussion on trackers for recovering cutaways Safety First with Brian Germain discusses downsizing  Pic of the Week - Lee Barraclough swoops the pond at Sydney Skydivers.  Photo by Craig Garbutt. Feature Interview - Pete Allum

Steve and JaNette discuss what's next for them and Rhythm Andy Malchiodi and Matt Fry discuss the new vertical sequential world record DZ of the Month - Skydive Tecumseh  Electric 8-way Mike Gruwell discuss PIA Steve and JaNette Describe Your Jump Safety First with Brian Germain discusses altitude awareness  Pic of the Week - The second point of the 77-way vertical sequential world record completes over Skydive Chicago.  Photo by Norman Kent. Feature interview with iFly CEO and senior management  Return address labels and jump tickets

J-Russ and the Lefkowi (all 3 of them) join Dave in the home studio at Skydive Chicago.   World meet discussed Summerfest Discussed Landing off in the corn Steve and JaNette Describe Your Jump  First jump excitement iFly Corporate  Christopher Fikes of kravtofly.com Mike Gruwell of www.chutingstar.com discusses covid supply chain issues Safety First with Brian Germain - What's in your jumpsuit pockets? Pic of the Week - Bill Booth lands in front of the pyramid of Gyza during Jump Like A Pharoah, Vol.2.  Photo by Bruno Brokken Feature interview with Bill Booth and Tom Noonan Q&A Dropzone of the Month - Cleveland Skydiving Center To yell “door” or not to yell “door” To kick or not to kick

J-Russ and Danimal join Dave and Stump in the home studio Hiring issues at the dropzone Freedom Fest World meet thoughts from J-Russ iFly corporate tunnels and skydivers When is it too hot to jump? After how many years of not jumping should you sell your gear? Danimal talks about some of the nastier jobs around the dz Safety First with Brian Germain discusses altitude awareness in line twists Pic of the Week - Left to right, Paul-Henry De Baere, Bill Booth, Tom Noonan, Jim Wigginton and Glenn Singleman stand in front of a Twin Otter on skis on the skiway at Union Glacier Antiartica.  Photo by Terri Booth Feature Interview - Bill Booth and Tom Noonan on expedition jumping How to get on big ways both freely and belly Tips on finding teammates Where would you be today if you had never made a single skydive Tips for a new A-license holder Most memorable jumps

Welcome baby Sage! Back at SDC for the summer Dave gets current SDR launches new website Brits pull out of World Meet Audible altimeter survey from Chutingstar Safety First with Brian Germain discusses when to cut away and when to go straight to the reserve Steve Gregor reports on 100 jumps in a day Pic of the Week - Brent Findlay makes his 100th exit in one day over Skydive Able Tasman in New Zealand.  Photo by SPOT images  Feature interview with Keith Nugent on the Dream Fund Dave and Stump tell their first jump stories

Steve and JaNette join Dave and Stump from the winter studio in Sebastian  JaNette catches us up on some sudden health issues We remember our good friend Moe Viletto who passed away unexpectedly  Dave is hungry to jump Steve and JaNette Describe Your Jump with Dani and Stump Safety First with Brian Germain discusses transitioning to cross braced canopies Pic of the Week - Kyle Batchelor Skysurfs over Skydive Suffolk.  Photo by James Hatch Feature interview with Doug and Andrew of All American Big Ways How often should we re evaluate personal limits? How to properly Summerfest  

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Steve and JaNette join Dave and Stump in the winter studio.  Debriefing effectively.  Measuring performance.  Craig Fenstermaker shares some memories of our friend Mark Vickers.  Steve and JaNette Describe Your Jump.  Stump buys a trailer in the ghetto.  Mike Gruwell discusses a survey on main canopies.  Safety First with Brian Germain discusses gear checks.  Pic of the Week - No, this is not photoshopped :)  You are looking at two simultaneous cutaways - left (Derek Vanboeschoten) is outfitted with a regular RSL while on the right (Brianne Thompson) has a Skyhook equipped RSL. This was an AXIS Flight School and UPT collaboration to gather video footage and data. Shot at Skydive Arizona in Eloy. Photo by Niklas Daniel.  Feature interview with Brian Pangburn, Joe Thompson, and Andy Draminski, on CRW.   

Steve and JaNette Lefkowitz join Dave and Stump in the winter studio in Sebastian.  Covid talk so drink up.  Dave eats some humble pie and hand delivers a shirt order.  Raj is making some beautiful coasters with jump aircraft on them.  Check them out at https://www.aichasdesigns.com/. Airtec turns 30.  Happy birthday Cypress.  Steve and JaNette Describe Your Jump - Dan Schultz and Sean Kennedy.   Safety First with Brian Germain discusses coming back from a long layoff.  USPA discussing an E license?  Pic of the Week - A 7-way round completes over Fiji at the first Cloudbreak Boogie.  Photo by Annie Hardwick. Feature interview is a safety compilation with Garnett.  Listener Facebook topics

Steve and JaNette Lefkowitz join Dave and Stump Twin Woods Adventure remote escape room with the RSUK crew USPA cancels 2020 Nationals Steve and JaNette Describe Your Jump - Ryan Hanold, Chris Normandeau, Paul Harris Digital Logbooks 110-Way Round Record Safety First with Brian Germain discusses fear in the sport Pic of the Week - Sunset hybrid turning pieces over Skydive Chicago. Photo by Raymond Adams. Feature interview with Helmut Cloth, creator of the Cypress. Rook Nelson discusses the upcoming remote competition, Nationals 2.0. Plant based diets in competitive skydiving

Rook Nelson and Dan BC join Dave and Stump via Zoom The state of the industry Financial, currency and staffing issues Will covid end fist bumps? RV’s for MD’s Favorite jumps Big way safety Safety First with Brian Germain discusses scanning for traffic and merging into the pattern Best and worst parts of being a DZO/DZM Staying motivated in skydiving The future of the sport Effect of tunnels on the industry Pic of the Week - Brianne Thompson enjoying a balloon jump over Skydive AZ. Photo by Niklas Daniel Garnet and Jim McCormick on the Skydiving Museum Stump wants to know where his USPA dollars are going What’s up with the DC-9? Easing back into jumping 110 way star

Shannon and Sharon Pilcher join Dave and Stump via Zoom USPA issues guidance on covid USPA adds night jump alternatives to the D license. Effects of winds aloft Virtual DZ Bonfire FB Page Leading workshops for movement groups Shannon’s pink house Safety First with Brian Germain discusses seatbelts and loose items Pic of the Week - A hybrid builds over Parachute Voltige in Canada. Photo by Daniel Lepôt Feature Interview - Garnett with Niklas Daniel and Brianne Thompson on visualization Hook knives for pilots Difficulties of student coach jumps Listener voicemail

The Radio Skydive UK crew joins Dave and Stump via Zoom UK Skydiving grinds to a halt over Covid-19 How will the industry cope with an extended shut down? Voicemail from Slovakia Introducing a new segment called "Steve and JaNette describe your jump". You send us your name, home dz and how many jumps you have and we'll describe one of your jumps on the show. They might tell you about a past jump or see into your future. How to pass the time in quarantine Who cuts away first when CRW goes to crap? Stump has first world social media problems Safety First with Brian Germain discusses landing at high elevations Pic of the Week - Palmer Leech plays in daddy’s canopy. Photo by Nate Leech Feature Interview - Ian Drennen, Sandy Grillet and Scott Roberts on Canopy Flocking Traveling abroad with your rig

From Florida to California, Dave and Stump practice social distancing with Steve and JaNette via the internet. Stump is in California not jumping but still wearing his new G4 JaNette discusses her decision to step back from the 4-way team Discussion on Covid-19 as it relates to skydiving Safety First with Brian Germain discusses jumping with toys Pic of the Week - 3 way vertical stack with Dan Dupuis and David O'Neil. Photo by Garrett Mullen Feature Interview - Amy Chimileci and Melanie Curtis on Project 19

From the mobile studio on the Saint Sebastian River, Dave is joined by national 4-way champions Steve and JaNette Lefkowitz, and kite boarding pioneer Neil Hutchinson. Rhythm and Core win gold! Rookiefest Neil discusses the importance of routine and how to get small bodies of water named after you. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses mountain flying Pic of the Week - Aaron Flodin steps off a balloon over Perris Valley, CA. Photo by Nicholas Kent. Feature interview with Jason Cook of Cookie Composites. Facebook topics

From the home studio at Skydive Chicago Dave and Stump are joined by Travis Mickle and Justin Karr Lots and lots of wing suit discussion Stump still hates RSL's Dave still hates rules You might be old school if.... Safety First with Brian Germain discusses water landings Pic of the Week - One of the attempts from the recent head up world record at Skydive Chicago. Photo by Norman Kent. Feature interview with Craig Girard Many listener suggested topics

From the home studio at Skydive Chicago Dave and Stump are joined by Steve and Janette Lefkowitz. Summerfest Report LSPC 60th Anniversary Movement group etiquette You might be old school if.... Safety First with Brian Germain discusses Hook Knives Pic of the Week - A freefly spiral formation builds over Skydive Chicago. Photo by Raymond Adams. Feature interview with Chazi Blacksher Many user suggested topics

From the home studio at Skydive Chicago Dave is joined by Steve and Janette Lefkowitz, J-Russ, and Karry. Catching up with the Lefkowi and J-Russ VOG audible altimeter review You might be old school if.... Safety First with Brian Germain discusses riser length Pic of the Week - David Wybenga from D-Squared captures the action while the Arizona Airspeed Challenge builds over Eloy. Photo by Niklas Daniel. Feature interview with Albert Berchtold on PD Bullseye Many user suggested topics

From the mobile studio in Sebastian, FL Dave is joined by Stump, Rook Nelson, and Steve and Janette Lefkowitz. Stump discusses his current health condition Everyone knows how to tell their first jump story in great detail Rant and Rave with Mike Gruwell discusses kill line functionality Safety first with Brian Germain discusses exit order for new freeflyers Pic of the Week - Jerry Gleim, Niklas Hemli, Michelle Karamon and Lori Bausch Eloy. Photo by Mike McGowan. Feature Interview with Garnett and Beau Riebe Many user topics

From the home studio at Skydive Chicago, Dave and Stump are joined by Marcus Lucas and Rogers Stack Stump discusses his current health challenges 2018 Nationals discussed Rigger Rant and Rave with Mike Gruwell discusses BOC maintenance Using drones to find cutaways Safety First with Brian Germain discusses Reserve/Main size ratios Pic of the Week - Steve Gregor preparing to land at sunset over Skydiving Kiwis in New Zealand. Photo by Ben Luxton. Feature interview with Garnett from PIA Dropzone Halloween costumes with Moe Viletto

From the home studio at Skydive Chicago, Dave is joined by Steve and JaNette Lefkowitz and special guest Shital Mahajan Oshkosh Summerfest Rhythm Goings On The Unique Jump Progression of Shital Mahajan Voice message from DJ Robby Sweet. Facebook Questions and Topics Safety First with Brian Germain Discusses Pattern Entry Pic of the Week - A head down jump during the 2017 X-FORCE Vertical Challenge in Eloy. Photo by Niklas Daniel. Feature Interview with Rook Nelson and Jason Russell on the recent VWR attempts More Facebook Questions and Topics Rhythm 401 Revealed

From the home studio at Skydive Chicago, Travis Mickle joins Dave and Stump. Goings on Sam Smith makes her first WS jump RSUK prompted discussion on prejudice at the dz Safety First with Brian Germain discusses equilibrium and spinning malfunctions Pic of the Week - Josh Magill and Claire Greenshields do a ball jump over Puerto Rico. Photo by Simon Bones. Feature Interview with Laurie Cramer Clarke Feature Interview with Moe Viletto Listener Email

Steve Lefkowitz joins Dave and Stump in the mobile studio on the Saint Sebastian River. Todays jump discussed Packing...who needs it? Update on Doug Steve answers a question from some "other" podcast Safety First with Brian Germain discusses spotting Pic of the Week - Shawna Williams flying through a double rainbow over Skydive Kapowsin in Shelton, Washington. Photo by Pat Chapman Feature interview from Gil Sharon with Kevin Gibson Listener questions and topics

Dave and Stump record from the winter studio in Sebastian, FL Get Well Doug Blue Skies Hits 100 Issues Rigger Rant and Rave - 3 Ring Maintenance Safety First with Brian Germain discusses long spot returns Moe Viletto tells a story of a pilots first and only jump Pic of the Week - Chris Goodell peeks out of his splashdown at a swoop competition at Skydive Sebastian. Photo by Alex Inglis Feature interview with Logan Donovan Facebook Topics

Dave and Stump record from the winter studio in Sebastian, FL FLCPA Meet at Sebastian You might be a newbie if... Congrats Steve Gregor on 30 jumps for your 30th birthday Safety First with Brian Germain discusses downsizing Moe Viletto tells a story of a pilots first and only jump Pic of the Week - Niklas Winter at line stretch. Photo by Conor Clarke Garnett interviews Richard McCooey Classic and not so classic skydiving movies

Steve and Janette join Dave and Stump in the winter studio in Sebastian, FL Catching up with the Lefkowi Safety First with Brian Germain discusses Canopy Measurements Pic of the Week - Stephany Dibble seriously focuses on her first WS jump with Robin Harris of Pyrobee School of Flight at Skydive City. It was her 202 jump. She started jumping to specifically do WS. Photo by Moe Viletto. Feature Interview from the future with Taneva Baker on trying out for a world record Listener Voicemail

Dave and Stump record from the winter studio in Sebastian, FL Merry Christmas and Happy Hollidays Puerto Rico animal rescue trips Invasion Language Barriers in the loading area You might be a newbie if...you have a USPA sticker on your car Safety First with Brian Germain discusses jumpsuits Pic of the Week - A Huey full of Santa's jump at Coco Beach, FL. Photo submitted by Bob Edmiston. Feature interview with Moe Viletto discusses weather conditions Gear insurance Vertical Dreams series Eclipse jumping

Rook Nelson joins Dave and Stump in the home studio at Skydive Chicago. US Nationals Rookiefest Military Barrel Jumps Safety First with Brian Germain - Long Spots Pic of the Week - Camera flying team “D-Squared” David Cherry (red) and David Wybenga (blue), flying over Skydive Arizona in Eloy. Photo by Niklas Daniel Feature Interview with Moe Viletto on Rigging Tip from Rob Kendall

Wingsuit instructor and coach, Travis Mickle joins Dave and Stump in the home studio at Skydive Chicago. New FS sequential world record set New Illinois state wingsuit record set. Exit order and flight paths for movement groups. Skill vs Judgement. Another argument on the night jump requirement. You might be a newbie if… Canopy right of way revisited. Nick “Broulette” manifest story. Safety First with Brian Germain on cutaway procedures. Pic of the Week - Dawn Hillebrandt cuts away from a wrap at the end of a CRW memorial ash dive for Nic Nichols. Photo by Michael “Chico” Tomaselli. Feature interview with Moe Viletto on living cheap for more jumps