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where gravity stops being theoretical and starts being personal real fast
sky's edgeSkydivers exit aircraft at terminal velocity around 120 mph
wind mattersJumps are scrubbed if surface winds exceed safe limits
military rootsWWII paratroopers coined the term for landing areas
the patternLandings follow a planned downwind, base, and final approach
swoop pondsSome dropzones build water hazards for high-speed canopy stunts