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Old 18th November 2020 | 06:00
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I've only ever dropped military skydivers but we made sure any protrusions in the cabin were taped over to prevent snagging hazards.

I've had smoke pulled in the aircraft by an over-enthusiastic jumper but fortunately no canopy problems.

As far as the flying goes it is the sudden change in C of G, particularly lateral, as they leave the aircraft that can catch out the unwary.
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