Skydive Radio

From the mobile studio in Sebastian, FL Dave is joined by Stump, Rook Nelson, and Steve and Janette Lefkowitz. Stump discusses his current health condition Everyone knows how to tell their first jump story in great detail Rant and Rave with Mike Gruwell discusses kill line functionality Safety first with Brian Germain discusses exit order for new freeflyers Pic of the Week - Jerry Gleim, Niklas He...

From the home studio at Skydive Chicago, Dave and Stump are joined by Marcus Lucas and Rogers Stack Stump discusses his current health challenges 2018 Nationals discussed Rigger Rant and Rave with Mike Gruwell discusses BOC maintenance Using drones to find cutaways Safety First with Brian Germain discusses Reserve/Main size ratios Pic of the Week - Steve Gregor preparing to land at sunset over Sky...

From the home studio at Skydive Chicago, Dave is joined by Steve and JaNette Lefkowitz and special guest Shital Mahajan Oshkosh Summerfest Rhythm Goings On The Unique Jump Progression of Shital Mahajan Voice message from DJ Robby Sweet. Facebook Questions and Topics Safety First with Brian Germain Discusses Pattern Entry Pic of the Week - A head down jump during the 2017 X-FORCE Vertical Challenge...

From the home studio at Skydive Chicago, Travis Mickle joins Dave and Stump. Goings on Sam Smith makes her first WS jump RSUK prompted discussion on prejudice at the dz Safety First with Brian Germain discusses equilibrium and spinning malfunctions Pic of the Week - Josh Magill and Claire Greenshields do a ball jump over Puerto Rico. Photo by Simon Bones. Feature Interview with Laurie Cramer Clark...

Steve Lefkowitz joins Dave and Stump in the mobile studio on the Saint Sebastian River. Todays jump discussed Packing...who needs it? Update on Doug Steve answers a question from some "other" podcast Safety First with Brian Germain discusses spotting Pic of the Week - Shawna Williams flying through a double rainbow over Skydive Kapowsin in Shelton, Washington. Photo by Pat Chapman Feature intervie...

Dave and Stump record from the winter studio in Sebastian, FL Get Well Doug Blue Skies Hits 100 Issues Rigger Rant and Rave - 3 Ring Maintenance Safety First with Brian Germain discusses long spot returns Moe Viletto tells a story of a pilots first and only jump Pic of the Week - Chris Goodell peeks out of his splashdown at a swoop competition at Skydive Sebastian. Photo by Alex Inglis Feature int...

Dave and Stump record from the winter studio in Sebastian, FL FLCPA Meet at Sebastian You might be a newbie if... Congrats Steve Gregor on 30 jumps for your 30th birthday Safety First with Brian Germain discusses downsizing Moe Viletto tells a story of a pilots first and only jump Pic of the Week - Niklas Winter at line stretch. Photo by Conor Clarke Garnett interviews Richard McCooey Classic and...

Steve and Janette join Dave and Stump in the winter studio in Sebastian, FL Catching up with the Lefkowi Safety First with Brian Germain discusses Canopy Measurements Pic of the Week - Stephany Dibble seriously focuses on her first WS jump with Robin Harris of Pyrobee School of Flight at Skydive City. It was her 202 jump. She started jumping to specifically do WS. Photo by Moe Viletto. Feature Int...

Dave and Stump record from the winter studio in Sebastian, FL Merry Christmas and Happy Hollidays Puerto Rico animal rescue trips Invasion Language Barriers in the loading area You might be a newbie if...you have a USPA sticker on your car Safety First with Brian Germain discusses jumpsuits Pic of the Week - A Huey full of Santa's jump at Coco Beach, FL. Photo submitted by Bob Edmiston. Feature in...

Rook Nelson joins Dave and Stump in the home studio at Skydive Chicago. US Nationals Rookiefest Military Barrel Jumps Safety First with Brian Germain - Long Spots Pic of the Week - Camera flying team "D-Squared" David Cherry (red) and David Wybenga (blue), flying over Skydive Arizona in Eloy. Photo by Niklas Daniel Feature Interview with Moe Viletto on Rigging Tip from Rob Kendall

Wingsuit instructor and coach, Travis Mickle joins Dave and Stump in the home studio at Skydive Chicago. New FS sequential world record set New Illinois state wingsuit record set. Exit order and flight paths for movement groups. Skill vs Judgement. Another argument on the night jump requirement. You might be a newbie if… Canopy right of way revisited. Nick "Broulette" manifest story. Safety First...

Steve and JaNette Lefkowitz join Dave and Stump in the home studio. Mr Bill jumps A little Snell on your slider Vertical Suits turns 10 3rd Annual Freedom Freefall Event You might be a newbie if….you turn on your GoPro to early Another reason not to attach your seatbelt to your chest strap Safety First with Brian Germain discusses aging reserves Pic of the Week - Jumpers over Skydive Arizona compl...

Pilot Phil, Jason Russel and Steve and JaNette Lefkowitz join Dave and Stump in the winter studio. Stump and Phil discuss a very scary wrap they got in over Sebastian. Panel discussion on Groupon and tandem only dropzones. Tunnel meet winners Safety First with Brian Germain discusses Line Trim. Pic of the Week - Terry Gardner and friends over Skydive Arizona. Photo by John Lyman. Feature Interview...

Stumps joins Dork Club. Fist bumps in the cockpit. How presidential flight restrictions effect skydiving and other aviation business. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses water landings. Pic of the Week - Dylan Hemer rocks it out over an unknown 80's hair metal boogie in an unknown location.  Photo by Unknown. New federal budget proposes privatizing ATC. Feature interview with Andy Draminski...

Steve and JaNette Lefkowitz join Dave and Stump in the winter studio. World meet and US Nationals and Invasion discussed. Dave and Stump make a heli jump. Tips for coming back from a long layoff. History according to Moe discusses skydiving and happiness. Safety First with Brian German discusses large reserves in small containers. Pic of the Week - Hemlin's Gremlins complete a Christmas Tree forma...

Happy Thanksgiving! Skydive Radio returns to sunny Sebastian, FL for the winter months and this year Stump is joining the party. The truth of the Disco Ball. Moe Viletto discusses his philosophy on skydiving injuries. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses recovering from the dreaded spinning line twist malfunction. Pic of the Week - Team EagleBear performs a sole-to-sole over Skydive Arizona d...

Dave and Stump are joined in the home studio by Australian jumpers Gus Mitchinson and Brad Meiklejohn. Australia killed the unlimited pass. Disco ball bandits story. World Meet discussed. Rookiefest discussed. How do jump planes avoid jumpers on descent? Safety First with Brian Germain discusses cutting away helmets. Pic of the Week - An ash dive over Skydive Arizona for Ernest "Weird" Wayne Snyde...

The Radio Skydive UK crew joins Dave and Stump in the home studio. RSUK impressions on Skydive Chicago. World meet discussed. Differences in UK vs US skydiving and other things. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses tunnel time vs jump numbers. Who would ever want to be a moderator on dropzone.com? Craig explains. Pic of the Week - Dave, Stump, Craig and Tash recording in the Skydive Radio hom...

Steve and JaNette Lefkowitz join Dave and Stump in the home studio. JaNette discusses jumping with the Golden Knights and the Women's Leadership Foundation project. Discussion on Luke Aikins jump into the net. New night head down world record set at SDC. Jumping through clouds in other countries. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses night jumps. Pic of the Week - Paul Doolittle jumps his Grea...

Tom DiNardo and Jamie Leibert join Dave and Stump in the home studio. Report from Stump on Redemption Boogie. Jamie discusses Just Care More and Jump Across America. Tips for going to your first boogie. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses jumping at a new DZ. Garnett learning series part 1. Pic of the Week - A 4-way flies over Skydive Arizona. Photo by Mike McGowan. Feature interview with Bi...

Jason Russell and Tom DiNardo join Dave and Stump. UFO jump. Tom crashes his PPG. Hop and Pop's with GoPro's? The path to becoming a jump pilot. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses a recent malfunction Dave had and some of the possible mistakes that were made. Front risers or harness only for swooping? Should dropzones offer financial assistance for certification courses? Pic of the Week - S...

Rook Nelson and Steve Lefkowitz join Dave and Stump back in the home studio at Skydive Chicago. Dave does Team for a 1/2 Day with Rhythm. Stump has stupid risers. Rook discusses his first wing suit base jumps from a recent trip to Norway. Cypress changes maintenance requirement. Moe hits a wall and almost dies and he wasn't even base jumping. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses object fixati...

Special guest Moe Velitto joins Dave and Stump. Proximity flying in Europe and other catching up with Moe. Safety First with Brian Germain on the benefits of Dacron lines. Pic of the Week - Full moon flyby over Star, Idaho in 1978. Photo by Jeff Wragg. Intermediate (skygod) syndrome discussed. Feature Interview on Women's Leadership Course with JaNette Lefkowitz, Cindy Stroup, and Karen "K-Dub" Wo...

Jason Russel and Doc Tom join Dave and Stump from the winter studio in Sebastian. Doc Tom vs Rook on SDC Unlimited Pass. Self driving plane story. Santa jumps from the Tyco Bell. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses AAD activation altitudes. Right of way on motion areas of airports. Pic of the Week - A 16-way CRW formation completes over Finsterwalde in Germany. Photo by Laurent Dreyfus. Feat...

From the winter studio in Sebastian, FL Steve and JaNette join Dave and Stump. US Nationals discussed. Dave wastes a reserve packjob. Pro Tip, weight up. Burble software adds functionality for landing off. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses landing on rear risers. Pic of the Week - Niklas Daniel flies his Valkyrie with Will Kitto and Alex Swindle over Skydive Arizona. Photo by Dan Dupuis. F...