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National Skydiving and Canopy Piloting Championships

September 16, 2011 11:27AM

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Skydive Spaceland in Rosharon, TX, is hosting the US Parachute Association's National Championships of Canopy Piloting this weekend, judging jumpers on accuracy and speed as they "swoop" through courses at over 75mph on their way to the landing zone. Click the link for video. PHOTOS BY FRANCISCO MONTES
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