Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

“Even in a world currently facing many challenges, World Skydiving Day was a bright reminder of what brings us together. From every corner of the globe, people joined in celebration of our shared love for skydiving and the vibrant, welcoming community that surrounds it. The unity and joy we saw on this day is exactly what makes our sport so special.”

Source: USPA Executive Director Albert Berchtold, explaining why this relatively new tradition is jointly organized by the U.S. Parachute Association, British Skydiving, the Canadian Sport Parachuting Association, and the Australian Parachute Federation. The idea is simple: get as many people out of perfectly good airplanes as possible in one day and log the numbers online to track global participation.

FMI: www.worldskydivingday.com