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Opening Ceremony - 2026 FAI Skydiving World Championships

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Welcome to the 2026 FAI Skydiving World Championships from Skydive Arizona

Cookie C45 First Look

First look at the 3 different finishes of the @FlycookieCookieHelmets C45 helmet. Most in-stock now at ChutingStar.com including visors, locking plates and cheek pads.

We love skydivers, but sometimes we question the species. This, That & The Other #21

This time, we’re talking about what’s happening in the skydiving gear market—new products, changes, trends, availability, and whatever else is making its way across the industry. So grab a coffee, strap in, and join us for another round of gear talk, market updates, questionable decisions Because somebody has to keep an eye on the skydiving industry while the rest of you are busy trying to figure out which way is up. Order your AAD's here and quit whining: Military discount information, YES Y...

How Fast Can a Human Body Fall? NIK DANIEL fast.

Robin Jandle 2026 USPA Canopy Piloting National Championships

The 2026 USPA National Canopy Piloting and Canopy Piloting-Freestyle championships hosted by Skydive City Zephyrhills. Video shot by Flying Pig Studios Scoring by Intimescoring.com Official Rules can be found in the Skydivers Competition Manual

Jeannie Bartholomew 2026 USPA Nationals

The 2026 USPA National Canopy Piloting and Canopy Piloting-Freestyle championships hosted by Skydive City Zephyrhills. Video shot by Flying Pig Studios Scoring by Intimescoring.com Official Rules can be found in the Skydivers Competition Manual

Five World Skydiving Championships Begin in Eloy on October 18

Skydivers from 29 nations head to Eloy, Arizona, for five FAI World Skydiving Championships, starting October 18, 2026.

How Many G's During Deceleration?

Wingsuit flying | The Skydiving Channel

Interview: Luciana “Lucy” Burkle

From dance and motorcycle racing to skydiving, BASE and wingsuit flying, Luciana Burkle talks about building a life around air sports, learning from mistakes, and keeping the sense of play alive From professional dance and motorcycle racing to skydiving, BASE jumping and paragliding, Lucy Burkle has followed her curiosity into very different worlds. After starting

Front Riser Talk... Don't be that guy.

Ah, front risers. Because apparently flying a perfectly good parachute normally just isn't exciting enough. A wonderful canopy control tool that some people seem to mistake for an I.Q. test they didn't study for. This video is for the canopy pilots who think going faster automatically makes them more skilled, who confuse aggressive inputs with experience, and who apparently believe they're the only person under a parachute. DISCLAIMER: This video is intended for education and discussion, not ...

What does it feel like to fall at 360 MPH

A...tightrope. But at 350MPH.

Beginners vs Speed Skydivers: Speed Differences

Profile Interview with Art Shaffer

Beyond the pages of Parachutist! We caught up with Art Shaffer (D-10182) to hear a little more from the skydiver behind our latest member profile. Watch the conversation, then get the full story

The Psychology of the Bigway, Part 1

Explore how trust, communication and accountability shape bigway skydiving teamwork and help build safer, stronger formations.

From Sailplanes to Skydiving

What's Nik Daniel's backstory, anyway? Oh cool

How Skydiving Athletes Practice Their Emergency Procedures

Emergency procedures aren’t just for beginners. Experienced skydiving and BASE athletes share how they rehearse their EPs, and how often.

Takeaways from Bigway Coaching

Kim van der Horst shares bigway coaching lessons on teamwork, exits, flying skills and knowing when to step down.

Spoiler: Not a dogpile

Speed competitors love our personal space (for excellent reasons)

10 Years of Making Altimeter Manufacturers Look Bad. Free Fall Data Systems

For 10 years, Free Fall Data Systems (FDS) has been building some seriously impressive technology for skydivers, and they didn't exactly show up to the party quietly. From the original designs to today's lineup of digital altimeters and audible systems, FDS has developed a reputation for combining precision, reliability, innovation, and some seriously useful features into equipment designed specifically for skydiving. In this video, we're taking a quick look at the amazing FDS lineup and why ...

Skydive Arizona: The BEST Place for Military & Sport

@SkydiveArizonaOfficialPage Home sweet home.

How speed skydiving is scored

Hand over your helmet and wait