Skydive K-State
The club’s own word on this weekend, the next course, and where to check before you drive.
Before you drive
Abilene is a drive for most people. The conditions page shows what the winds and the sky are doing right now, so you know before you set off.
Day of
Day-of calls, load times and photos go up in the club's Facebook group first.
First time?
What the day actually looks like, from the drive out to the landing, and what to wear.
Get your cool color L&B Viso II wrist mount while they are still available here: Order the best GPS Digital Altimeter in the market! Don't forget the HUD Goggles! Customize your old beat up Cookie G3 with come cool visor locking plates: Looking for knowledge? Well head on the our blog- Local Elevator, by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.
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Everything you need to know about the world’s most common path to becoming a licensed skydiver If your goal is to become a skydiver, not just do a tandem skydive, AFF is where the journey begins. Short for Accelerated Freefall, AFF is the training program that takes complete beginners from their first solo freefall to
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Today we show you how we process and organize some custom orders like container systems, canopies, full rig packages, helmets, or suits. From beginning to end we go to great lengths to ensure your order meets your expectations. For more information about custom ordering you can contact us through [email protected] or give us a call at +1-770-445-4000 Ext 1 and we will be more than happy to answer any questions you might have.
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Andrew Draminski & Marcus King talk to us about Canopy Formation records Andrew Draminski is a Canopy Formation guru Marcus King is newly annointed Front Cover of the 104way World Record, photo by Gustavo Cabana Marcus talks about night jumps Someone on the show talks more than Craig. Wtf! We talk about some other stuff too but no-one reads show notes so it doesn't really matter Prove me wrong - email [email protected] and we'll delive a crisp high five the next time we see you and read ...
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Amber Forte on the Challenge of a Lifetime: Flying the English Channel in a Wingsuit Amber is preparing to take on one of the most ambitious wingsuit projects ever attempted: a flight across the English Channel. In a recent interview with Radio Skydive UK, Amber sat down with Brian Cumming to discuss the inspiration, preparation
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A few days of canopy coaching can make a huge difference to your tailbone's skydiving experience. Just sayin'. **VIDEOS ARE GREAT, BUT YOU NEED COACHING** These videos are meant to inspire you and to get you thinking about what’s possible. If you want to actually UNLOCK what’s possible for you as a skydiving athlete, you’re going to need human coaching in the real world. Reach out to us. We’ll get you there. axisflightschool.com
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Operation VK: Dynamic Flow is now live. Follow 36 top canopy pilots as they explore the next evolution of dynamic flocking and canopy flight.
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Think you need to be built like a freight train to become a Tandem Instructor? Think again. In this video, we're talking about one of skydiving's biggest misconceptions: that tandem instruction is all about size and strength. Spoiler alert, it isn't. Technique, awareness, professionalism, and good decision-making will take you much further than bench press numbers. We're also highlighting the growing number of women stepping into tandem instruction roles and proving every day that the sky doe...
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• Amber Forte, Red Bull Athlete • Amber plans to fly across the English Channel in a wingsuit • The entire journey will be over the sea. • Through one of the busiest commercial flight corridors in the world. • Amber is officially bonkers. Brian tells her this. • Amber discusses glide ratio • Amber discusses wing suits • Amber discusses navigation • You won't be able to guess what will be in her pockets. HELP US SPREAD THE WORD If you enjoyed this show please share with your so...
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In BASE jumping, knowing when not to jump is one of the most important skills to have. Inside the mindset behind the “No-Go” decision.
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From fashion and hairstyling to skydiving photography, Raymond Adams shares the people and moments that shaped his journey through the sport.
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Europe’s wind tunnels are competing hard for experienced flyers. We compared current prices and packages to find the best value across Europe.
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Welcome back to another episode of Ask ChutingStar, where we answer the questions skydivers send us every day. Some are great questions. Some are important questions. And some make us wonder how certain people have survived long enough to earn an A-license. Got a question for a future episode? Send it our way. There's a decent chance someone else is wondering the exact same thing... and an equally decent chance they're afraid to ask. Blue skies, safe landings, and remember: just because someo...
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How Hurricane Factory Berlin is turning bodyflight into a living art form through music, fashion, cinema, movement and imagination. The Art of Human Flight is an event showcasing bodyflying as an art form, the Hurricane Factory Berlin wind tunnel transforms into a stage for creatives in the flying community to share their artistry & imagination
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Even Rokne & Fredrick Wendt talk to us about Skydive Voss and Extreme Sports Week Even Rokne is the king of innhopps - the Kinghopp? Fredrick Wendt is the Operations Manager at Skydive Voss Front Cover of the Norwegian Flag being flown on Mational Day by Chris Todd, photo by Morgan Mackay Rainbow boogie at Skydive Tilstock raincheck Quick Aerodyne Icon Update - new Technical Notice release by Icon. It's not a Service Bulletin or a Safety Bulletin though. Because that would make them liable. #...
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Head up angle breakoffs may feel fast, but the numbers tell a different story. Jake Carlton breaks down years of data from head up angle jumps.
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Learn which canopy inputs to use in different scenarios, from long spots and headwinds to turbulence and off-DZ landings.
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Exotic Sky Adventures and the Seychelles Defence Forces hosted a week of island skydives, beach landings, and unforgettable views.
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Lucy Mancey, Head of Membership and Engagement at British Skydiving Lucy explains wtf she actually does Lucy talks all things British Skydiving Craig gets jealous and wants to talk about British Skydiving too Craig and Lucy have a dance off to see who loves British Skydiving the most. Aerodyne Icon news. Lucy puts the boot in. Or she's very diplomatic. We forget which. Craig borrows a friends rig Headcorn resumes fun jumper skydiving. Yay. Headcorn has increased their fun jumper training requ...
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Knives with Simon Soper, UK Advanced Instructor Front Cover photo by Andy Ford Charlie Wakeham tags along to eat pizza We feel incredibly emotionally supported School of Hard Knocks with Simon Simon discusses his winter in NZ Simon discusses how excited he is to be back on a rainy little island in the middle of the Atlantic for the 'summer'. Jet fuel running dry? Gliding bailout rigs and pencil packing drama Aerodyne Icon speculation Skydive Headcorn pauses fun jumpers 'temporarily' Craig's d...
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• Alex 'Buzz' Busby Hicks is Chief Instructor at Skydive Tilstock • Buzz has even more opinions than Craig. • Wait… is that even possible? • Aerodyne Icons currently grounded in the UK • Craig's Icon is grounded. • Luckily he doesn't jump anymore so he won't even notice. • Skydive Langar leading the investigation • British Skydiving response • Worldwide response as of Mon 13 April 2026 • World Cup of Indoor Skydiving. FS at Weembi in Lille, FF at iFly Aix-Marseille • Cloudbase logbook app by ...
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Euro Skydiving Symposium review - Front Cover by Andy Ford of wing suits over Swakopmund in Namibia - Back Cover photo of Craig receiving a sword at the Expo - Craig talks - Craig talks some more - Craig interrupts Brian to carry on talking - Craig says something else but we weren't listening by that point. - Craig says something interesting. - But we missed it. - Craig talks - Craig said something else interesting and revealed some true emotion. - It was authentic but not worth the wait - ...
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Board Update: Independent Non-Executive Directors British Skydiving Website British Skydiving would like to thank Richard Lockwood and Lauren Durkan, who have stepped down from their roles as Independent Non-Executive Directors with effect from 31 January 2026. During their time on the Board, Richard and Lauren have contributed valuable independent perspective and support, and we are grateful
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