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81-year-old Skydiver's Instructor Fined
FOX40 NewsShe's the 81-year-old dare devil who decided to take a 13,000 leap in to the sky. But, when it all went wrong, she became the 81-year-old YouTube sensation. And now, the Federal Aviation Administration is talking about fining the instructor a $2,200...Tags: Air Transportation Industry, Punishment, Fines, Federal Aviation Administration, Sports
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Supersonic jumper readies for record setting leap
ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) — Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner made final preparations Tuesday for a death-defying, 23-mile free fall into the New Mexico desert, hoping to become the first skydiver to break the sound barrier. The planned early morning...
Tags: Sports, NASA, Air and Aviation Sports, Science, Science and Technology
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Lloyd Waters: The wisdom of paraprosdokians
Sometimes I just plain get tired of all the political rhetoric and news that saturates my life. Sure, I know it’s most important that we get some working and knowledgeable leaders in office but I’m not sure where exactly we might find them....Tags: Skydiving, The Herald-Mail, Joe Biden, Sports, Air and Aviation Sports
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Mars rover photos will help scientists better understand planet
L.A. NOWAs the Mars rover Curiosity continues to send NASA dramatic images, scientists say the pictures will help them better understand the Red Planet. At the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, there is one scientist who seems to have become in some ways...... -
Looking for clues in Curiosity's photos from Mars (Google+ Hangout)
L.A. NOWThe Mars rover Curiosity on sent back dramatic panorama color images from the Red Planet, the latest in a series of images from the mission. We will talk to flight director Bobak Ferdowsi, also known as NASA's "Mohawk Guy." He...... -
60 Seconds of Terror: Tandem Skydive Nearly Goes Wrong
FOX40 NewsA video uploaded to YouTube a week ago, showing an 80-year-old woman nearly slipping out of her parachute during a tandem skydive, has an Acampo business in hot water. The incident happened over a year ago, with the FAA receiving an email of the video...Tags: Skydiving, Air Transportation Industry, Sports, YouTube, Air and Aviation Sports
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Sky Art
![<span style="font-size: small;">When the time finally arrived for the much-anticipated Champs Sports matchup between Florida State and Notre Dame, the moment was punctuated with streaks of pink smoke across the dusk skies, over the Florida Citrus Bowl, Thursday, courtesy of the world-famous 'Para-Commandos' from MacDill Air Force Base.</span>](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-12/160355320-30130304.jpg "<span style="font-size: small;\">When the time finally arrived for the much-anticipated Champs Sports matchup between Florida State and Notre Dame, the moment was punctuated with streaks of pink smoke across the dusk skies, over the Florida Citrus Bowl, Thursday, courtesy of the world-famous 'Para-Commandos' from MacDill Air Force Base.</span>")
Orlando SentinelWhen the time finally arrived for the much-anticipated Champs Sports matchup between Florida State and Notre Dame, the moment was punctuated with streaks of pink smoke across the dusk skies, over the Florida Citrus Bowl, Thursday, courtesy of the world-...Tags: Skydiving, Facebook, Air and Aviation Sports, U.S. Military
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'Jumping Jay' lives for the free-fall
Walking through the Sparr Heights Community Center in Glendale on Thursday, Jay Fragoso was interrupted mid-stride.
“Jumping Jay,” a guest called out, beckoning him over for a handshake.
It is an appropriate moniker for a man who, at 72,...Tags: Skydiving, Flat Feet, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Transportation Accidents, Parent Organizations
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Mailbag: Sweat lodge helped connection to nature
I was heartened to read your story on Andrew Soliz and his Native American sweat lodges ("A spiritual place to sweat," Feb. 10): I was a lucky participant at one of his sweats, and they are run with integrity, safety and the utmost respect for the...Tags: Healthy Diet, Skydiving, Fishing, Interreligious Dialogue, Religion and Belief
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Skydiving Instructor Killed in 'Swooping' Stunt Gone Wrong
KTLA NewsPERRIS, Calif. (KTLA) -- A skydiver killed during a jump in Perris died after miscalculated a risky maneuver referred to as 'swooping.' Paramedics and firefighters responded about 2 p.m. to the Perris Valley Skydiving field after friends tried and failed...Tags: Skydiving, Health and Safety at School, Health, Federal Aviation Administration, Los Angeles Times
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Weekend outlook: Cocoa Beach Air Show on Saturday and Sunday
Beach Beat - Orlando SentinelBeachgoers in Cocoa Beach will be treated to fighter jets, U.S. Navy Seals parachuting and several aerobatic planes for this year's Cocoa Beach Air Show, scheduled for 12 noon to 4 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday. Lori Wilson Park at 1500 N. Atlantic Ave. will... -
Sky diver killed in jump had been performing a risky maneuver
L.A. NOWThe Canadian skydiver who plummeted to his death in Perris miscalculated a move while performing a highly risky maneuver referred to as "swooping."...
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