skydiving
noun
sky·div·ing
ˈskī-ˌdī-viŋ 
: the sport of jumping from an airplane and typically executing a prolonged free fall before deploying a parachute
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The company also said skydiving rigs have a computer called an Automatic Activation Device (AAD), which deploys the reserve parachute if the skydiver doesn’t deploy it manually.
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Authorities in Arizona are working with the Federal Aviation Administration to investigate deadly skydiving incidents after three people in two months faced issues while descending into the air.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2025
Enjoy adventure activities Make your visit to Guam a fun and adventurous one by going scuba diving, jungle trekking, or skydiving.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Some trips include activities like bungee jumping, skydiving, skiing, snorkeling and pizza-making.
—Marylou Costa, Contributor, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Authorities in Arizona are working with the Federal Aviation Administration to investigate deadly skydiving incidents after three people in two months faced issues while descending into the air.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2025
Enjoy adventure activities Make your visit to Guam a fun and adventurous one by going scuba diving, jungle trekking, or skydiving.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Some trips include activities like bungee jumping, skydiving, skiing, snorkeling and pizza-making.
—Marylou Costa, Contributor, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Skydiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skydiving. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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