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skydiving

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Seven-man freefall hookup.
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Sport of jumping from an airplane at a moderate altitude (e.g., 6,000 ft [1,800 m]) and executing various body maneuvers before pulling the rip cord of a parachute. Competitive events include jumping for style, landing with accuracy, and performing in teams (e.g., making free-fall formations). The sport parachute is designed to be more maneuverable than the safety parachute.

skydiving
the sport of parachute jumping, in which participants perform manoeuvres before opening the parachute and attempt to land accurately
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A longtime rift over skydiving at the airport refuses to end, commanding the attention of Federal Aviation Administration and city officials, and prompting the city to pay legal and other fees for an airport that is supposed to be financially self-sufficient.
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whether you are skydiving or being reluctant and doubtful about the whole thing.
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I don't believe any other event could bring a team of colleagues together than skydiving.
Charity skydive by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
 
 
 
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