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The sim is a musthave resource for every skydiver, especially those just getting into the sport. Uspa alicense holders who have not made a freefall skydive within 60 days should make at least one jump under the supervision of a currently rated uspa instructional rating holder until demonstrating altitude awareness, freefall control on all axes, tracking, and canopy skills sufficient for safely jumping in groups. Uspa 20192020 skydivers information manual published by the united states parachute association in stock at chutingstar skydiving gear superstore. Here is a link to the skydivers information manual commonly referred to as the sim. Skydiving manuals from uspa from skydiving gear shop chutingstar skydiving gear superstore.
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