This is a diary of Miles' progress through an AFF course. If you're considering skydiving via the AFF route this is absolutely essential reading to find out what it's like. As well as answering every question you could have about the AFF route (with brief coverage of the alternative methods of training), you follow the highs and lows of Miles' progress in what is a very gripping read (I couldn't put the book down!). Although 10 years old now, very little has changed and the book can be regarded as "current". If you choose to train at Headcorn (as the author did) you have the added thrill of being able to laugh at photo's of your instructors taken 10 years ago! If you're wondering if Miles is still skydiving at Headcorn the answer is sadly not. He was killed in a plane crash in India a few years ago. He has left behind a wonderful legacy and tribute to the sport in this book. 

The skydiver's "bible" with information on the history of skydiving, different training methods, equipment, emergency procedures etc. If you've started your student training this book should be regarded as a "must have" since it contains tons of useful advice and you'll find yourself coming back to it again and again. It has clearly been put together by the authors as a work of love. If you haven't started training yet you might find the contents a little "dry" or overwhelming, especially after the Miles Clarke book, and thus might want to consider the CD-ROM version of the book (see below) which adds some video clips explaining the different training methods and articles from back copies of the USA "Parachutist" magazine too. The book is now in its SEVENTH edition - that's how popular it is! The book can be ordered direct from the publisher over the internet (see Para Publishing hyperlink above).

Printed in glossy magazine format with plenty of colour, this is an outstanding publication with news and gossip from all the UK drop zones, as well as equipment reviews, skydiver interviews and everything else you could think of. AFF students in the UK automatically get full BPA membership (and hence this magazine) once they've successfully passed their Level I skydive. Static Line students (who will normally only have temporary BPA membership) should seriously consider taking out a subscription while they're training. For subscription details (credit cards accepted) contact the BPA at Wharf Way, Glen Parva, Leicester LE2 9TF. Tel: (01162) 785271  Fax: (01162) 47762. For more information email the magazine's editor Lesley Gale at sportpara@aol.com

Very similar in format/layout/content to the BPA "Sports Parachutist" magazine - but fatter, and more frequent! Many British skydivers take out full membership to the USPA when visiting the States just to get this magazine. Yup, it's that good! For subscription details (credit cards accepted) contact the USPA at 1440 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA. Tel: 00-1-703-836-2843  Fax: 00-1-703-836-2843. For more information email the magazine at publications@uspa.org

The "independent" newspaper for skydivers has rightly won a reputation for carrying the best skydiving news. You can subscribe via the web site at www.skydivingmagazine.com. Subscriptions can be paid for by credit card or a cheque paid in UK pounds. Contact the publishers at Skydiving, 1725 N. Lexington Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724, USA. Tel: 00-1-904-736-4793  Fax: 00-1-904-736-9786. 

This is the CD-ROM edition of "Parachuting, The Skydiver's Handbook". It contains additional references and 56 minutes of video (of very low resolutiion). The book text is fully searchable with useful hyperlinks throughout. The CD-ROM also contains a selection of the best articles from "Parachutist" magazine in 1995.  The book can be ordered direct from the publisher over the internet (see hyperlink above).