I assume the history of parachuting is as bloody as many other branches of aviation. I just looked up the details, because I remember a guy jumping from the Eiffel Tower being the first recorded instance of someone using a …
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Skydiving is one of those things that should be exciting, even if you’re being perfectly mindful and safe. But there are some things that, if they are exciting, you’re doing them wrong. Like investing, for example. If it gets really …
Not so tough skydivers Read More »
Ah! Skydiving! It was high on my list of potential hobbies, until I actually tried it. A few years ago, one of our dear readers invited me to a tandem jump (hi Charlie!). That’s one of the perks of drawing …
Skydivers’ choice Read More »
It’s a funny observation that I made, but to me it seems that there are an awful lot of pilots out there that are afraid of heights and/or would never dream of skydiving. Now I’m not sure if Sally and …
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