Canopy Control

Swooping is Not a Crime - by Brian Germain
A large sector of the skydiving population is currently in danger of extinction. This is because of the widespread proliferation of new DZ rules that prohibit 270 turns for landing or ban high speed approaches entirely.
(Rating: 8.17 Votes: 363 Viewed: 15302 Posted: Mon May 28 2007) Rate It Bookmark It

The Stall - by Brian Germain
The stall is one of the least explored and most feared aspects of flying. Avoidance of this flight mode causes many canopy pilots to be uncomfortable with flying slowly, and unpracticed in this important art.
(Rating: 8.91 Votes: 236 Viewed: 23136 Posted: Tue Jul 18 2006) Rate It Bookmark It

Body Language: Helping Your Canopy Open Better - by Scott Miller
Many factors determine the way your canopy opens. The design of the canopy and the way it is packed are two important factors, but body position also plays a major role.
(Rating: 8.93 Votes: 180 Viewed: 14704 Posted: Tue Jul 11 2006) Rate It Bookmark It

Collapses and Turbulence - by Brian Germain
There are many variables to consider when looking into a canopy collapse. In this article Brian Germain discuss 6 of the most predominant causes separately.
(Rating: 8.81 Votes: 273 Viewed: 24938 Posted: Wed Feb 01 2006) Rate It Bookmark It

Five Quality Canopy Skills Every Beginner Should Have - by Steven Blincoe
So you whipped through your student program, graduated AFF, moving towards or already got your A license, eyeing a rig to buy and well on your way to your first 100 jumps. Canopy skills are an integral part of every training program, but are also the most important skills these days.
(Rating: 7.80 Votes: 157 Viewed: 16183 Posted: Mon Jun 27 2005) Rate It Bookmark It

Canopy Skills Drills - by Brian Germain
We must understand the principles that allow our canopies to fly. To make a real difference in our capabilities, however, we need to physically experiment with our parachutes in flight. We must practice in the real world.
(Rating: 9.18 Votes: 283 Viewed: 14264 Posted: Mon Nov 15 2004) Rate It Bookmark It

Downsizing Checklist - by Bill von Novak
A list of canopy control skills everyone should have before downsizing. It's important to do these BEFORE you downsize, because some manuevers are a little scary and you want to be on a larger canopy you're completely comfortable with before trying such a thing.
(Rating: 9.12 Votes: 256 Viewed: 16976 Posted: Sat Dec 13 2003) Rate It Bookmark It

Advanced Canopy Control via CRW - by Jon Sikorsky
The Advanced Canopy Control Course is designed for the average skydiver. It will give the skydiver confidence and ability to fly in close proximity to other canopies safely, while providing the skills necessary to avoid problems caused by others. It does not however, address proper tracking and deployment awareness, or landing skills.
(Rating: 9.69 Votes: 10 Viewed: 5681 Posted: Sun Oct 05 2003) Rate It Bookmark It

Flying and Landing High Performance Parachutes Safely - by John LeBlanc
Notes from A Seminar by John Le Blanc of Performance Designs Inc.
(Rating: 9.18 Votes: 61 Viewed: 7712 Posted: Thu Aug 21 2003) Rate It Bookmark It

Survival Skills for Canopy Control - by John LeBlanc
Notes from A Seminar by John Le Blanc of Performance Designs Inc.
(Rating: 9.03 Votes: 46 Viewed: 6949 Posted: Thu Aug 21 2003) Rate It Bookmark It

The Book of Canopy Control - by Bryan Burke
The following materials are presented to the skydiving public in the hopes of bringing up our level of performance and understanding. Most of the material presented here came from long observation, experience, and thought.
(Rating: 6.50 Votes: 6 Viewed: 5311 Posted: Thu Aug 21 2003) Rate It Bookmark It

Static, Dynamic and Accelerated Stalls - by Paul Quade
Before discussing static and dynamic stalls we should first review some terms involving stability.
(Rating: 8.36 Votes: 17 Viewed: 4714 Posted: Sun Aug 17 2003) Rate It Bookmark It

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