56-year-old man 'could never walk' so he tried flying instead. See 'best thing ever'Steve Wampler, who has cerebral palsy, transcended mobility limitations by skydiving at age 56, demonstrating courage and inspiring countless others.
I jumped from a plane - and my parachute failed. As I hurtled towards earth, I felt oddly calmSkydiver faces parachute malfunction mid-air but remains calm and focused, highlighting the importance of quick thinking in extreme situations.
Jumping With the Senior Skydivers of Southern CaliforniaSeniors demonstrate that age doesn't limit adventure through skydiving at high altitudes, emphasizing a life of excitement and community.
I've always been curious to go skydiving and finally tried it at 60. I enjoyed it, but I won't go again.Skydiving was an exhilarating experience for the author, fulfilling a long-held interest, but they have no desire to repeat it.
56-year-old man 'could never walk' so he tried flying instead. See 'best thing ever'Steve Wampler, who has cerebral palsy, transcended mobility limitations by skydiving at age 56, demonstrating courage and inspiring countless others.
I jumped from a plane - and my parachute failed. As I hurtled towards earth, I felt oddly calmSkydiver faces parachute malfunction mid-air but remains calm and focused, highlighting the importance of quick thinking in extreme situations.
Jumping With the Senior Skydivers of Southern CaliforniaSeniors demonstrate that age doesn't limit adventure through skydiving at high altitudes, emphasizing a life of excitement and community.
I've always been curious to go skydiving and finally tried it at 60. I enjoyed it, but I won't go again.Skydiving was an exhilarating experience for the author, fulfilling a long-held interest, but they have no desire to repeat it.
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Photographer killed after accidentally walking into plane propeller in KansasA photographer was killed by a spinning airplane propeller while taking pictures, highlighting important safety concerns in aviation-related photography.
Take a Flying Leap, in This Week's Open ThreadFelix Baumgartner's 2012 jump marked historic achievements in skydiving and aeronautics, establishing key records, including breaking the sound barrier in freefall.
Instructor at Troubled Skydiving Spot Gets 2 Years After Faking CredentialsA skydiving instructor was sentenced to prison for fraudulently using another's credentials, raising concerns about safety at a troubled skydiving facility.
Skydiving instructor at troubled Lodi center gets prison timeRobert Pooley was sentenced to two years in prison for fraudulently training instructors at a notorious skydiving center linked to multiple deaths.
A Skydiving Center's Clients Kept Mysteriously Dying. Now, One of Its Instructors Is Going to Jail.The Lodi Parachute Center has faced serious safety issues, with 28 deaths linked to skydiving since 1985, exacerbated by fraudulent training practices.
Jury returns guilty verdicts in case of California skydiving instructor accused of fraudThe jury convicted Robert Pooley of wire fraud and identity theft in a federal court, bringing a sense of vindication to the Turners.
Instructor at Troubled Skydiving Spot Gets 2 Years After Faking CredentialsA skydiving instructor was sentenced to prison for fraudulently using another's credentials, raising concerns about safety at a troubled skydiving facility.
Skydiving instructor at troubled Lodi center gets prison timeRobert Pooley was sentenced to two years in prison for fraudulently training instructors at a notorious skydiving center linked to multiple deaths.
A Skydiving Center's Clients Kept Mysteriously Dying. Now, One of Its Instructors Is Going to Jail.The Lodi Parachute Center has faced serious safety issues, with 28 deaths linked to skydiving since 1985, exacerbated by fraudulent training practices.
Jury returns guilty verdicts in case of California skydiving instructor accused of fraudThe jury convicted Robert Pooley of wire fraud and identity theft in a federal court, bringing a sense of vindication to the Turners.
British SAS soldier, 52, killed in skydiving accident during competitionSAS soldier Chris Good, 52, tragically died in a skydiving accident while representing Great Britain in South Africa.
Mass. man seriously injured in Maine skydiving incidentA skydiver in Maine was injured after failing to perform a landing maneuver during his descent.Skydiving company emphasizes commitment to safety despite the incident.
British SAS soldier, 52, killed in skydiving accident during competitionSAS soldier Chris Good, 52, tragically died in a skydiving accident while representing Great Britain in South Africa.
Mass. man seriously injured in Maine skydiving incidentA skydiver in Maine was injured after failing to perform a landing maneuver during his descent.Skydiving company emphasizes commitment to safety despite the incident.
A 102-year-old woman becomes the United Kingdom's oldest skydiverManette Baillie, age 102, recently set the record as the oldest UK skydiver, inspiring seniors to embrace new adventures.The jump was aimed at raising funds for local charities and honoring personal experiences with disease.
Tower Bridge: Red Bull skydivers complete wingsuit flightProfessional skydivers complete first wingsuit flight through Tower Bridge, branding it a 'dream come true'.
A 102-year-old woman becomes the United Kingdom's oldest skydiverManette Baillie, age 102, recently set the record as the oldest UK skydiver, inspiring seniors to embrace new adventures.The jump was aimed at raising funds for local charities and honoring personal experiences with disease.
Tower Bridge: Red Bull skydivers complete wingsuit flightProfessional skydivers complete first wingsuit flight through Tower Bridge, branding it a 'dream come true'.
I don't do fear': 102-year-old woman becomes Britain's oldest skydiverA 102-year-old veteran, Manette Baillie, became Britain's oldest skydiver, completing a jump to celebrate her birthday and raise funds for charity.