Skydiving Speed Links

Skydiver falls to his death - The Times

Skydiver falls to his death The Times, South Africa - Nov 30, 2008 A 23-YEAR-OLD skydiver was killed in Nylstroom, Limpopo, yesterday morning, when he failed to open his parachute in a formation skydive. ... Man dies in skydiving accident Independent Online Parachutist killed Pretoria News (subscription) all 15 news articles

Exit into the wild blue yonder - Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald

Exit into the wild blue yonder Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC - Dec 1, 2008 But skydiving is not just for former military people. You will meet professors and rich businessmen here, as well as women and others from all walks of life ...

Shorb joins 70 others in breaking wingsuit formation world record - Powell Tribune

Shorb joins 70 others in breaking wingsuit formation world record Powell Tribune, WY - Nov 28, 2008 Unlike typical skydiving, a wingsuit gives jumpers flying capabilities, allowing them control of their speed and direction. It allows a person to literally ...

Skydiving deaths deemed accidents - Stafford County Sun

Skydiving deaths deemed accidents Stafford County Sun, VA - Nov 25, 2008 Scott said parachutists often make turns during a land to avoid obstacles or face the wind to slow the landing speed, but the USPA could not find a reason ...

Sky's no limit for Neptune Beach 'canopy pilot' Kaz Sheekey - Florida Times-Union

Sky's no limit for Neptune Beach 'canopy pilot' Kaz Sheekey Florida Times-Union, FL - Nov 25, 2008 ... equally in sky-diving events. They are known as "canopy pilots." Canopy pilots compete in "swooping" events that include speed, distance and accuracy. ...