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Forums: Skydiving Disciplines: Swooping and Canopy Control:
Canopy Control Basics

 
 


davjohns

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Apr 30, 2008, 6:50 AM

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Canopy Control Basics Can't Post
I am looking for something instructional on the basics of canopy control. I can't find anything that tells me about using risers for control and what to expect. Any help?

Many thanks.

Dave


pilotdave

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Apr 30, 2008, 7:02 AM

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Re: [davjohns] Canopy Control Basics [In reply to] Can't Post
You'll find some info in the ISP section of the SIM. Category D for rear risers and Category H for front risers.

http://www.uspa.org/...2008SIM/section4.htm

Dave


(This post was edited by pilotdave on Apr 30, 2008, 7:03 AM)


VincentVL.


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Apr 30, 2008, 7:37 AM

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Re: [davjohns] Canopy Control Basics [In reply to] Can't Post
There are a few posted on this forum.

http://www.bpa.org.uk/safetydocs/cpmanual.pdf

http://www.bpa.org.uk/safetydocs/chmanual.pdf


DougH


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Apr 30, 2008, 9:20 AM

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Re: [VincentVL.] Canopy Control Basics [In reply to] Can't Post
A Canopy and its Pilot, by Brian Germaine is an excellent read. Well worth the purchase price many times over.


tetra316

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Apr 30, 2008, 11:40 AM

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Re: [DougH] Canopy Control Basics [In reply to] Can't Post
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A Canopy and its Pilot, by Brian Germaine is an excellent read. Well worth the purchase price many times over.

I second that.


ficus


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Apr 30, 2008, 3:42 PM

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Re: [DougH] Canopy Control Basics [In reply to] Can't Post
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A Canopy and its Pilot, by Brian Germaine is an excellent read. Well worth the purchase price many times over.

The book is called The Parachute and its Pilot, by Brian Germain.

I agree on all other counts. I've reread it every 100-200 jumps and gotten something new out of it.


DougH


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May 1, 2008, 9:29 AM

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Re: [ficus] Canopy Control Basics [In reply to] Can't Post
Thank you for the correction Ficus, I think I get the name wrong 9 time out of 10.

Mine has been passed around to so many newtimers that it looks like a chew toy! So much for being a signed collectors edition! Sly


agent_lead


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May 2, 2008, 7:50 AM

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Re: [ficus] Canopy Control Basics [In reply to] Can't Post
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In Reply To
A Canopy and its Pilot, by Brian Germaine is an excellent read. Well worth the purchase price many times over.

The book is called The Parachute and its Pilot, by Brian Germain.

I agree on all other counts. I've reread it every 100-200 jumps and gotten something new out of it.

i havnt read it since i had like 50 jumps...maybe i should reread it as well..cant hurt..and im sure i have a much better understanding now then i did then...


piahenzi

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May 2, 2008, 1:15 PM

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Re: [agent_lead] Canopy Control Basics [In reply to] Can't Post
Definitely a reread type of book. Things that were "huh???" Crazyat 100 jumps are , "oh, yeah!!!" Smile at 500 and " I can do that" Winkat a 1,000


davjohns

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May 5, 2008, 3:49 PM

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Re: [piahenzi] Canopy Control Basics [In reply to] Can't Post
Thanks for the input. Looks like I need to buy a book.

Dave.


piahenzi

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May 5, 2008, 4:36 PM

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Re: [davjohns] Canopy Control Basics [In reply to] Can't Post
Money well spent.


danielcroft


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May 5, 2008, 10:20 PM

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Re: [piahenzi] Canopy Control Basics [In reply to] Can't Post
So is Brian's canopy course, not only is Brian a good guy, he's a very good teacher. I'm a student still but got a lot out of his class.

 
 
 


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