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Why military paratroopers still use round parachutes

Modern sport parachutes are designed like small wings that allow precise steering and soft landings. Yet most military paratroopers still jump using the older round canopy design that offers very ...
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Skydiving Canopy Piloting Competition Held in Fla.

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) - Jessica Edgeington became obsessed with skydiving when her parents bought her a jump for her 18th birthday. Now 32, the Virginia resident has made more than 6,000 jumps and is ...