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Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "How Skydiving Changed My Life," by Feeser in the February 2011 issue, "Incident Reports" in the March 2011 issue and "In Your Words--Loose Steering Lines," by Nick DiGiovanni.

The article offers step-by-step instructions in making a light box.

The article presents ways on how jumpers can easily learn the names of different parts of harness-and-container systems for parachuting. It states that unfamiliarity with the parts lead to difficulty in communicating with riggers and jumpers on gear-related issues. It notes that an easy way is to stuff an old unjumpable rig with pillows and label the parts with a felt-tip pen or use a label marker for smaller parts. Moreover, it suggests that it helps when the container is fairly-light colored.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for working with disconnected canopies.

The article focuses on the making an altimeter test chamber using the Barnant 400-1901 pressure-vacuum pump. It says that the pump is connected in a short piece of pipe, has a small hole that prevents pressure spikes, and a soft foam rubber that seals the thick acrylic plastic cover. It notes that releasing of vacuum is perform using a small valve while official calibrated altimeter is achieved through placing two to three altimeter simultaneously.

The article offers step-by-step instruction in making training aids using parts of an old canopy.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to article in previous issues including "Going Big" in the January 2008 issue and another about the United States Parachutist Association's acceptance of Skyride and approval of skydiving drop zones that accept Skyride.

A letter to the editor is presented citing a reader's views on proposed changes to the name of the United States Parachute Association in the U.S.