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InTheSkySports.com was founded in 2011 with the intent of providing a comprehensive online resource center for sky based sports. We offer videos, pictures, articles and a message forum for skydiving, hot air balloons, sport aviation, ultralights, gliders, paragliding, kite boarding, bungee jumping and more!!!
March 2012 - Sisters In Skydiving (SIS) Photo of the Month
March 14, 2012 - This month’s Sisters in Skydiving Photo of the Month comes from the SIS event at Skydive Arizona in Eloy in late January. The photo, by Niklas Daniel, features just some of the 70 Big and Little Sisters who came from across the country and Canada for a weekend of learning, mentoring...
New BSR Affects Everyone
At its recent meeting, the USPA Board approved a new Basic Safety Requirement that applies a minimum age requirement to all skydiving equipment. Now, all skydives must be made in accordance with the specific manufacturer’s age requirement for each component used for the jump, including the main and ...
Skydiving: New State and National Records Category
After hearing a compelling presentation by USPA member Stephen Vogdes at the winter board meeting, USPA’s Competition Committee—and subsequently the board—established a new category for state and national records: vertical formation skydiving, largest upright formation.
Jumping For Heart Disease!
A few months ago, I began working with the American Heart Association in St. Louis, MO, and being a heart disease survivor as well as a skydiver, I was given the role of "Skydiving Ambassador!"
New Footage: Jeb Corliss Table Mountain Wingsuit BASE Jump Crash
New footage of crash. Video of Jeb Corliss' wingsuit crash at Table Mountain.
Asia - Where To Skydive??? Find a Skydiving Center in Asia
Are you thinking about skydiving in Asia? Browse our list of drop zones below and skydive today!!! Our list of drop zones includes all drop zones in Asia and is sorted by country.
Skydive Air Adventures - Clewiston, FL
Within one hour driving distance from West Palm Beach, Ft Lauderdale and Ft Myers. Within one and a half hours from Miami and Naples. Beautiful views of Lake Okeechobee. Large hangar for packing. Large FBO terminal with hot shower.
Skydive Newport - Middletown, RI
Open seven days a week from April 1 to mid-November. 45 minutes from Providence, one hour from Boston. Coastal beauty, great night life. Focusing on Tandem jumps only.
Boston Skydive Center - Smithfield, RI
Open 7 days a week from April 1st to Mid October. Specializing in Tandem Skydiving.
Jeb Corliss Table Mountain Wingsuit BASE Jump Crash
Video of Jeb Corliss' wingsuit crash at Table Mountain.
2012 Carolina Skydiving League Tunnel Competition and Meeting
Upcoming Event: 2012 Carolina Skydiving League Tunnel Competition and Meeting
Skydiving Picture: Canopies Flying In Proximity
Two jumpers fly their canopies in proximity. The lead canopy pilot snaps a quick picture of the trailing jumper.
Video: Skydiving From A B-17 Bomber
Check out this video of a skydive out of a B-17 Bomber over Hollister, CA.
Our friend Blannie is skydiving to raise money for the American Heart Association. Let's show our skydiving sister some support. You can join her team for free just to show your support or you can make a per jump donation or a flat fee donation. Blannie has set a very modest goal of only $1,000.00. Let's show her the power of Social Media and help her reach that goal! Thanks!
I am excited to announce that I have teamed up with the American Heart Association in St. Louis, MO, as a heart disease survivor and skydiver, and taken on the role as "Skydiving Ambassador"!
School of Human Flight - Quincy, FL
We serve Tallahassee, Panama City, Destin, Ft Walton, Dothan & Valdosta. Friendly family atmosphere. All disciplines are welcome. Beautiful sunsets. Memorable parties. Rigging services available on a drop off basis. Call ahead for scheduling.
Skydiving: Birdman Wing Suit Over Pretoria South Africa
The first picture shows two birdman skydivers and a skydiver with a third birdman taking this picture. The skydiver is docking on the back of the lead birdman and throwing out a peace sign. It is cool to jump out and ride on the back of a birdman. A solo birdman will have the greatest forward speed ...
Central America - Where To Skydive??? Find a Skydiving Center in Central America
Are you thinking about skydiving in Central America? Browse our list of drop zones below and skydive today!!! Our list of drop zones includes all drop zones in Central America and is sorted by country.
DZ Marketing Tip of the Month: Keep Your Jumpers in the Loop
February 8, 2012 - For most DZs, developing a solid return business is crucial to success. This means everything from a first-timer coming back for a second jump to licensed skydivers who return week after week. By reaching out on a regular basis to those who have jumped at your DZ, you can keep the...
Flying Southwest by Skydiving Chick
I don’t often fly commercial. I haven’t been on a commercial flight in nine years. This girl prefers inflight doors. I don’t trust airplanes and would prefer to have a rig strapped to my back and the ability to yell “Door!” and bail out if need be. But when you’re planning a trip to Dallas and you’r...
FAA Proposes AD For Pilatus Porter
February 7, 2012 - The FAA has proposed an Airworthiness Directive that would affect certain models of the ever-popular jump plane, the Pilatus Porter.
Safety Day Just Five Weeks Away!
February 7, 2012 - March 10 is just around the corner, and many Safety & Training Advisors are busy making plans for another great Safety Day. The Safety Day page on the USPA website has been updated with the 2011 Fatality Summary, two different Jeopardy!-style games, the 2012 Safety Day ads (great ...
Miami Skydiving Center - Miami, FL
Open 7 days a week 365 days a year. Take the turnpike south to SW 120th St. Turn right on 120th St. Turn left on 137th Ave. Turn right into Tamiami Airport and follow the signs to the Air Sal Building. We specialize in student training. Scenic flights over the ocean are included with most jumps. Enj...
Skydive Lake Wales - Lake Wales, FL
Our new building should be done by Fall-Winter 2008. We have 250 acres of wide-open landing area. Instruction is available to all levels of skydivers. Video stadium debriefing area. Organizers available on every load, if needed. Friendly staff. Please call for hours of operation. For summer hours pl...
Skydive Jacksonville - Jacksonville, FL
Open 7 days a week. Located 11 miles west of Jacksonville at Herlong Airport off of Normandy Blvd.
January 2012 - Sisters In Skydiving (SIS) Photo of the Month
February 3, 2012 - This month’s Sisters in Skydiving Photo of the Month comes from Big Sis Emily Watt of Los Angeles. The photo (by David Sands) is from the 2011 Chicks Rock boogie at Skydive Elsinore in California in October, featuring a group of women after landing from a costume jump wearing thei...
Africa - Where To Skydive??? Find a Skydiving Center in Africa
Are you thinking about skydiving in Africa? Browse our list of drop zones below and skydive today!!! Our list of drop zones includes all drop zones in Africa and is sorted by country.
Skydive Space Center - Titusville, FL
30 minutes from Orlando. Take 528 E to 95 N to Exit 220. East on Garden St. 1.3 miles, turn left onto Williams Ave. Open seven days a week.
Avoid Propellers!
January 31, 2012 - A lot of recent media attention surrounding a Texas woman who walked into the propeller of a running airplane engine should serve as a sobering reminder to each of us.
Collegiate Competitors Topple Records
January 30, 2012 - Collegiate parachutists from around the nation set an amazing 27 U.S. National and Arizona state collegiate records at the 2011 USPA National Collegiate Parachuting Championships December 28-January 2.
One Day At A Time by Skydiving Chick
Two years ago today, my best friend passed away. Chris gave me the strength and the ambition to pursue my dreams and to follow my heart. He's the only friend I've ever had who truly knew me and knew my heart - it's an irreplaceable type of friendship.
USPA Board to Meet in San Diego
January 27, 2012 - The USPA Board of Directors will hold its winter meeting in San Diego February 17-19. The meeting runs from 9 a.m. Friday through mid-afternoon Sunday at the Doubletree Hotel San Diego Downtown, 1646 Front Street, San Diego, CA 92101; (619) 239-6800.
Pond Swooping - Wonderboom Airport - Pretoria, South Africa
Skydive Taft - Taft, CA
Open Seven days a week. One hour, 45 minutes north of L.A. Freefly and RW coaching available!
Skydive Santa Barbara, LLC - Lompoc, CA
Open seven days a week. Check the web site for directions. www.skydivesantabarbara.com 15 minutes from the ocean. 18,000 ft jumps available. Jumpers with less than 1000 jumps are required to use an AAD.
Skydive San Joaquin Valley - Bakersfield, CA
Skydive San Joaquin Valley is located at DB Cooper Field about 80 miles north of Los Angeles. Check out our website for more details!
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