OK, it is currently defaced with the previously mentioned hacker’s tag, but the main index page for Sky Diving is www.skydiving-news.org . Next I’ll let you know about the other sites currently in place, try to contain your excitement until more details appear ;>

A guide for the beginners out there - www.skydiving-news.org/skydiving_tutorial_how_can_we_learn_to_skydive.php

What reason do others have for wanting to SkyDive? Who will ever understand the beauty, the freedom, the rush but someone who has been there already? Perhaps you, if you check out www.skydiving-news.org/why_do_people_skydive.php

The answer has been debated many times, make your own decision based upon the facts contained at www.skydiving-news.org/who_madethe_first_parachute_jump.php

Choosing the right location is CRITICAL to a safe swoop. If you’re thinking of giving this specialized area of SkyDiving a try, read on … www.skydiving-news.org/where_can_you_go_swooping.php

Stag nights can be so predictable - get hammered, end up crawling between night time venues of varying ill repute, or in my case, have a solo one in Amsterdam, and miss a few planes to meet up with your wife-to-be! You may want to consider another option, which is most likely to be healthier [...]

Despite the title, this page will also give you some basic background to the history of parachuting, as well as the more specific area of swooping - www.skydiving-news.org/the_history_of_swooping.php

If you’ve been reading through the other articles, you’ll no doubt come across the term Tandem SkyDiving. For more info, please read www.skydiving-news.org/the_feeling_of_tandem_skydiving.php

Unless you’re in the military, or rescue services, www.skydiving-news.org/the_facts_of_water_jumps_with_powered_parachutes.php may not seem of immediate relevance to your average SkyDiver, but fore-warned is fore-armed, so if you ever intend to jump near a coast line or in-land water feature, PLEASE give this a quick glance over…

Similar to the “SkyDive To The End” article, this is a more complete breakdown, spread over four pages. This particular link will let you know about the part you’ll be most interested in - the jump itself :=) read on at www.skydiving-news.org/tandem_skydiving_your_first_parachute_jump_part_four.php

Similar to the “SkyDive To The End” article, this is a more complete breakdown, spread over four pages. This particular link will let you know about the journey up to jump-time in the plane. Interested? Click here www.skydiving-news.org/tandem_skydiving_your_first_parachute_jump_part_three.php then

Similar to the “SkyDive To The End” article, this is a more complete breakdown, spread over four pages. This particular link will let you know about the process of preparation before you take off - www.skydiving-news.org/tandem_skydiving_your_first_parachute_jump_part_two.php

Similar to the “SkyDive To The End” article, this is a more complete breakdown, spread over four pages. This particular link will let you know about the Arrival and SignUp process - www.skydiving-news.org/tandem_skydiving_your_first_parachute_jump_part_one.php

If you intend to rent your equipment, you may find yourself simply skim reading this info, however if you are looking at taking this up as a proper past-time, find out what you need to buy for yourself - www.skydiving-news.org/skydiving_equipment_and_supplies.php

Swooping - what is it and how do you have a competition in almost landing, and then not? Read more at www.skydiving-news.org/swooping_competitions.php …

A very well-worded piece of the sensations experienced during your first jump. If you can’t decide whether to ‘take the plunge’ this article may well swing your decision for you - www.skydiving-news.org/swimming_in_the_clouds.php

Learn about the history of the Paralympics and confirmation of the fact that SkyDiving isn’t only open to able-bodied people - www.skydiving-news.org/sports_provide_a_welcome_outlet_for_the_disabled.php

Despite what you see in the Hollywood movies, most accidents are now jumper based. That is to say, if YOU educate yourself properly, and prepare for each jump carefully, you will be a lot safer than the sky-divers of yester-year - www.skydiving-news.org/skydiving_accident_prevention_and_training.php

This will take you through the process step by step, informing you what will happen when - www.skydiving-news.org/skydive_to_the_end.php

It’s a thin link to be sure, but this ( www.skydiving-news.org/namibia_a_bountiful_harvest_awaits_the_adventure_traveler.php ) article provides an interesting view on the history and status of Namibia, whilst confirming that there is the possibility of viewing the country’s beautiful vistas whilst gracefully floating down to the ground. Can you think of a better way to take in such [...]