Merry Christmas! Congratulations RSUK Stump loves CRW Safety First with Brian Germain - Landing at an unfamiliar dz and high traffic conditions Pic of the Week - A unique perspective of the aircraft formation during the Vertical Sequential World Record over Skydive Chicago. Photo by Raymond Adams. Feature interview with Nick Hemlin of Arizona Airsp…

Steve and JaNette report on the 2023 US National Championships Dave gets a tour of the Paraclete wind tunnel DoorDash driver on the runway Steve and JaNette Describe Your Jump Safety First with Brian Germain discusses unusual jumps Pic of the Week #264 - A 60-way builds over Eloy at the Arizona Airspeed Challenge. Photo by Niklas Daniel Feature int…

Jason Russell, Steve Lefkowitz and JaNette Lefkowitz join Dave and Stump in the home studio at Skydive Chicago World cup report from J-Russ JaNette gets back in the air again Rookiefest discussed Tips for upping your skydiving abilities as a fun jumper A Pulp Fiction style restaurant robbery in Zephyrhills Florida Steve and JaNette describe your ju…

Mid Summerfest update Stump reports on the Dog Daze Boogie Jason Cooke gives us a deep dive on skydiving helmets Nicole discusses the state of women’s issues in skydiving Safety First with Brian Germain discusses free fall weights Pic of the Week #262 - UK National 4-way team Chimera training over Eloy. Photo by Niklas Daniel. Feature Interview wit…

Melissa Nelson and J-Russ join Dave and Stump Tom Cruise Project SpaceX Project Melissa discusses some USPA goings on Safety First with Brian Germain discusses getting current Dropzone of the Month? Not really, but Stump discusses CRW and The Raw Dogs Pic of the Week #261 - Kim Emmons-Knor before jump #570 with tandem instructor Anthony Ebel and pi…

Stump moves to Sebastian Becoming a jump pilot Safety First with Brian Germain discusses exit order Pic of the Week #260 -Project 19 completes the new women’s vertical world record 80-way over Skydive Arizona. Photo by Ewan Cowie. Feature Interview with Sara Curtis and Amy Chmelecki on Project 19 and the new women's vertical world record iFly discu…

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 Bria…

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 …

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 wi…

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 Germai…

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 e…

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 cano…

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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 chec…

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 …

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 tur…

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 skydivin…

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 o…

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…

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 P…

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…

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 …

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. Feat…

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 Airs…

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 f…

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 -…

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 do…

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…

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,…

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 S…

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 Clar…

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 spe…

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 Beac…

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 Vilett…

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 revisit…

Steve and JaNette Lefkowitz join Dave and Stump in the home studio. Mr Bill jumps A little Snell on your slider Vertical Suits turns 10 3rd Annual Freedom Freefall Event You might be a newbie if….you turn on your GoPro to early Another reason not to attach your seatbelt to your chest strap Safety First with Brian Germain discusses aging reserves Pi…

Pilot Phil, Jason Russel and Steve and JaNette Lefkowitz join Dave and Stump in the winter studio. Stump and Phil discuss a very scary wrap they got in over Sebastian. Panel discussion on Groupon and tandem only dropzones. Tunnel meet winners Safety First with Brian Germain discusses Line Trim. Pic of the Week - Terry Gardner and friends over Skydi…

Stumps joins Dork Club. Fist bumps in the cockpit. How presidential flight restrictions effect skydiving and other aviation business. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses water landings. Pic of the Week - Dylan Hemer rocks it out over an unknown 80’s hair metal boogie in an unknown location. Photo by Unknown. New federal budget proposes privat…

Steve and JaNette Lefkowitz join Dave and Stump in the winter studio. World meet and US Nationals and Invasion discussed. Dave and Stump make a heli jump. Tips for coming back from a long layoff. History according to Moe discusses skydiving and happiness. Safety First with Brian German discusses large reserves in small containers. Pic of the Week -…

Happy Thanksgiving! Skydive Radio returns to sunny Sebastian, FL for the winter months and this year Stump is joining the party. The truth of the Disco Ball. Moe Viletto discusses his philosophy on skydiving injuries. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses recovering from the dreaded spinning line twist malfunction. Pic of the Week - Team EagleB…

Dave and Stump are joined in the home studio by Australian jumpers Gus Mitchinson and Brad Meiklejohn. Australia killed the unlimited pass. Disco ball bandits story. World Meet discussed. Rookiefest discussed. How do jump planes avoid jumpers on descent? Safety First with Brian Germain discusses cutting away helmets. Pic of the Week - An ash dive o…

The Radio Skydive UK crew joins Dave and Stump in the home studio. RSUK impressions on Skydive Chicago. World meet discussed. Differences in UK vs US skydiving and other things. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses tunnel time vs jump numbers. Who would ever want to be a moderator on dropzone.com? Craig explains. Pic of the Week - Dave, Stump,…

Steve and JaNette Lefkowitz join Dave and Stump in the home studio. JaNette discusses jumping with the Golden Knights and the Women’s Leadership Foundation project. Discussion on Luke Aikins jump into the net. New night head down world record set at SDC. Jumping through clouds in other countries. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses night jump…

Tom DiNardo and Jamie Leibert join Dave and Stump in the home studio. Report from Stump on Redemption Boogie. Jamie discusses Just Care More and Jump Across America. Tips for going to your first boogie. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses jumping at a new DZ. Garnett learning series part 1. Pic of the Week - A 4-way flies over Skydive Arizona…

Jason Russell and Tom DiNardo join Dave and Stump. UFO jump. Tom crashes his PPG. Hop and Pop’s with GoPro’s? The path to becoming a jump pilot. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses a recent malfunction Dave had and some of the possible mistakes that were made. Front risers or harness only for swooping? Should dropzones offer financial assista…

Rook Nelson and Steve Lefkowitz join Dave and Stump back in the home studio at Skydive Chicago. Dave does Team for a 1/2 Day with Rhythm. Stump has stupid risers. Rook discusses his first wing suit base jumps from a recent trip to Norway. Cypress changes maintenance requirement. Moe hits a wall and almost dies and he wasn’t even base jumping. Safet…

Special guest Moe Velitto joins Dave and Stump. Proximity flying in Europe and other catching up with Moe. Safety First with Brian Germain on the benefits of Dacron lines. Pic of the Week - Full moon flyby over Star, Idaho in 1978. Photo by Jeff Wragg. Intermediate (skygod) syndrome discussed. Feature Interview on Women's Leadership Course with JaN…

Jason Russel and Doc Tom join Dave and Stump from the winter studio in Sebastian. Doc Tom vs Rook on SDC Unlimited Pass. Self driving plane story. Santa jumps from the Tyco Bell. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses AAD activation altitudes. Right of way on motion areas of airports. Pic of the Week - A 16-way CRW formation completes over Finst…

From the winter studio in Sebastian, FL Steve and JaNette join Dave and Stump. US Nationals discussed. Dave wastes a reserve packjob. Pro Tip, weight up. Burble software adds functionality for landing off. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses landing on rear risers. Pic of the Week - Niklas Daniel flies his Valkyrie with Will Kitto and Alex Sw…

Tom DiNardo joins Dave and Stump on this weeks show. Rookiefest. Moe Viletto discusses skydivers getting married to stay in the US. Dropzone life vs real life. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses cutaway systems for full face camera helmets. Pic of the Week - A 19-way completes over Skydive Arizona. Photo by Mike McGowan. Feature interview wi…