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Skydiver first to ditch parachute - Herald Sun

The Sun

Skydiver first to ditch parachute Herald Sun To prepare for the jump he underwent weeks of intensive training in Switzerland and Italy, leaping from mountains and cliffs to perfect his wing suit glide angle. As part of the preparations, Mr Connery studied the flight of kite birds and how they use ... Skydiver Aims To Land Without ParachuteKey 103 Manchester Skydiver bid to land without parachute after chopper jumpThe Sun Skydiver makes history by landing without a parachutePete Thomas Outdoor all 91 news articles »

UConn's Stefanie Dolson Now A Successful Skydiver - Hartford Courant

UConn's Stefanie Dolson Now A Successful Skydiver Hartford Courant "My only thought about her skydiving, besides please don't let my girls die, was please don't let Stefanie get hurt," said her mother, Kristal. "That's because, how in God's name would she explain this?" Dolson received permission from both UConn ...

Just jump: Reporter crosses skydiving off her bucket list - Eastern Iowa Life

Just jump: Reporter crosses skydiving off her bucket list Eastern Iowa Life I spent nearly six hours in training for the actual jump, but it never seemed real. I made jokes as videographer Randy Roth placed the 30-pound backpack with the parachute and reserve parachute on my shoulders. I was aware of my family watching as I ... and more »

Teen hurt: skydiving club liable - Independent Online

Independent Online

Teen hurt: skydiving club liable Independent Online Before the jump she underwent skydiving training at the club. She said the club, and her instructor, were liable for her damages as they allowed her to jump, although she was a minor and did not have permission from her parents to jump that day. Club was negligent in skydiving accidentTimes LIVE all 6 news articles »

Parachutist in critical condition after training fall - CTV.ca

Parachutist in critical condition after training fall CTV.ca A skydiving instructor is in critical condition after something went wrong during his jump over Gatineau Sunday. A fellow jumper identified him as 35-year-old Steve Verner, a veteran who's made almost 1000 jumps. The co-owner of the Go Skydive school ... and more »