Competition and Events
Golden Knights Take World Cup
The US Army Parachute Team, The Golden Knights, took first place in the 8-way formation skydiving competition at the 2011 World
Skydiving News
Skydiving news delivers the latest updates from the world of freefall and parachuting, covering athletes, events, and major developments in the sport. This category features news stories, videos, competition highlights, safety discussions, and notable jumps from drop zones around the globe. Readers will find coverage of training, equipment, record attempts, and unique skydiving experiences, along with first-hand footage captured in freefall. From recreational jumps to elite-level achievements, this collection showcases the excitement and evolution of skydiving.
Skydiving News
Record Breaking News
Flight of the Phoenix
Originally billed as “World Team Flight of the Phoenix 156 Way”, the actual event boasted 192 skydivers in formation. Between April 14th
Out of the ordinary
US Army Parachute Team Causes Stir in Texas
The US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team caused a public panic that reached the local news channel. A local news crew
Competition and Events
World Canopy Piloting Parachuting Championship – 2010
The 3rd FAI World Canopy Piloting Parachuting Championship took place on August 7-15, 2020 in Kolomna, Russia. The competition consists of
Competition and Events
2010 World Skydiving Championship – Formation and Canopy
Skydiving specialists from around the globe gathered at the 2010 World Skydiving Championship in Menzelinsk, Russia from August 1st through the
Record Breaking News
Skydivers Set Tandem Record
A brother and sister set a 24 hour tandem jumping record in Harbor Springs, Michigan; all in the name of charity.
Gear Reports
HD Video Helmet Camera Review
Be it hang gliding, paragliding, skydiving or ultralighting we all wish we had a video camera to shoot those memorable flying
Competition and Events
Dubai Parachuting Championship 2010
With a prize purse totaling $230,000 , there was no shortage of elite skydivers from around the world vying for a
Out of the ordinary
Jetman Bails into Ocean
A Swiss adventurer, Yves Rossy, went down into the Atlantic Ocean after hitting turbulent air which caused equipment failure. While attempting to cross
Competition and Events
2009 USPA National Skydiving Championships
The 2009 USPA National Skydiving Championships are taking place from October 12 through the 25th at Skydive Spaceland in Rosharon, Texas,
Competition and Events
2009 World Air Games
The United States sent 17 competitors to the World Air Games between June 6th and June 14th 2009. This event is
Competition and Events
Skydive Mt McKinley
Ever feel the need for a high altitude jump from 22,000 feet? If so then this story might be what you’ve
Competition and Events
United States Skydiving Nationals
The 2008 U.S. National Skydiving Championships was held between October 19-25, 2008 in Elroy Arizona.
Competition and Events
Everest Skydive 2008
Skydivers from around the world converged on Shyangboche at the foot of Mount Everest for the first annual “Everest Skydive”.
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