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Parachute proficiency red-flagged in investigation of Calgary glider pilot's death

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Calgary realtor Kelly Stevenson , 65 , died during a glider flight competition last May .

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada released a federal investigation into his death.

Investigators noted the last federally-regulated repack of Stevenson ’s parachute had been done in March 2023 and not the required January 2024 date .

Periodic parachute training and ideally skydiving experience are vital in improving surviving a bail-out.

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