NEW ! >>> Vom 4. April 2000 an gelten folgende Landeregeln bei Skydive Arizona in Eloy, Arizona, USA.

- Kein Überflug der Haupt Dropzone Area unter 500 feet.
- Landungen sollen nur noch östlich oder westlich in der Hauptlandezone vorgenommen werden. Die Richtung bestimmt dabei der erste landende Springer des jeweiligen Loads.

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Forum für Freeflyer

Marc Bachmann hat auf seiner Website "Freefly.de" ein neues, äußerst umfangreiches Forum für Freeflyer eingerichtet. Ihr könnt dieses Forum als Informationsquelle nutzen, Fragen stellen und Euch mit Antworten gegenseitig unter die Arme greifen!

Das Forum ist in viele Themengruppen unterteilt, und wenn es sich durchsetzt, wird Marc weitere Gruppen einrichten. Marc glaubt, daß die deutsche Freeflyer Szene mit dem kommenden Festival [Infos auf Freefly.de] auch noch einen Schub bekommen wird, und er hofft, dass Ihr das Forum rege nutzt, um Euch mal kennenzulernen und Eure Erfahrungen auszutauschen.

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Angel Falls 2001 a BASE Odyssey

Tom Sanders and Aerial Focus postponed the 2000 trip to the Angel Falls because of the devastation in Venezuela and Tom's broken back. The new dates are in February 2001. The first expedition will be from February 17th to February 23rd. This trip is already booked out. The second expedition will be from February 24th to March 2nd. For more information check out Aerial Focus' web site

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New Wing Suits Test Jumps

BirdMan International co-owners Jari Kuosma and Robert Pecnik were test jumping a new wing suit design in Palatka, FL, last month. Kuosma said the new suit generates more lift than the original suit but requires "a lot of flying skills." Kuosma says he and Pecnik recorded vertical speeds as slow as 30 mph and exceeded two minutes of freefall jumping from 10,500 feet and pulling at 2,500. Kuosma said that the wings between the legs and arms have changed, but wouldn't elaborate any further. The new suit will be marketed to experienced wing-suit flyers and is expected to be released this summer.  [Source: Skydiving Magazine]

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News Bytes

Flyboyz.com is back online! The site is far from complete but pay them a visit and sign up for their mailing list so they can let you know when they have completed the new and improved Flyboyz.com, as well as pass on any other exciting Flyboyz news and information about upcoming events. Check it out at http://www.flyboyz.com

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The skydiving newsletter of the West Australian State Parachute Council now has it's own web site with news from West Australian clubs and a chat room. Check it out at http://www.users.bigpond.com/ytsrik/

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Kurt Gaebel is thinking of going global with his National Skydiving League by creating the World Skydiving League of 4-way RW. The preliminary format mirrors that of the NSL (National Skydiving League) in the USA, with playoff and championship events. No timetable has been set.
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The National Aeronautic Association has named last year's 118-way women's world record as one of 1999's "most memorable records." Co-organizers Mallory Tarcher-Hood and Brad Hood will accept the award at a ceremony March 27 at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. The event, which helped raise money for cancer research, was also organized by Kate Cooper and Tony Domenico. The record was built last September over Perris, CA.    [Source: Skydiving Magazine]

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The Skydive Holland website has been updated. So if you are planning to jump in Holland, please surf by and take a look. You'll find irnformation on dropzones and prices, links and regular news updates. Check it out at http://www.surf-it.demon.nl/skydive.

Two Turbolets (L410) from the Ukraine will be flying in Holland this year. One at Texel and one at Skydive Zeeland. The planes will be checked by the RLD (FAA) for jumping.

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