waterboy3412 0 #1 July 9, 2009 I really want to do this next summer and I was wondering if I could get some feedback from people who have already taken it. What is the class structure like, i.e. jumping then debriefing with film or is it more classroom oriented? Is it meant for beginners like me or is it more of an advanced course? Was it worth it overall? Thanks in advance for your help.Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klafollette 0 #2 July 10, 2009 I took Brian's course a couple years ago. Even though it was "General Canopy" course, there were people from 50-1500 jumps in it. Even people who proclaimed to be "swoopers" learned a lot. It was mostly classroom presentation/discussion rather than dedicated flying type of course. You do have some jumps and filmed landings, but even though we were rained out for 1 day, I don't feel like I missed out on its value. He goes into a lot of detail on how parachutes work, what makes them fly (and fall out of the sky), and how to apply that to better piloting. Definitely worth it, and would recommend getting his book, 'Canopy and its Pilot' and reading it first. It will help reinforce a lot of the topics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterboy3412 0 #3 July 10, 2009 thanks for the info, ill have to go get that book. Sounds interesting.Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #4 July 10, 2009 Quote Definitely worth it, and would recommend getting his book, 'Canopy and its Pilot' and reading it first. It will help reinforce a lot of the topics. I agree, great book! But I think you get one anyways at the course?"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garycal 0 #5 July 10, 2009 well worth the money and time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #6 July 10, 2009 I'd also recommend looking into the Flight-1 curriculum. It's the same course that Scott Miller travelled around and taught. Essentially there are a few different canopy courses out there, all offering (in some ways) similar things and in other ways offering totally different approaches. Try and ask around on WHAT people got out of the courses and then see which one seems to fit what you are looking for most. Regardless of your choice, it's great to see you pursuing canopy flight education. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klafollette 0 #7 July 10, 2009 When I took it, we all got copies of his book "Transcending Fear", which is also a good read for not only Skydiving, but life in general. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countzero 7 #8 July 10, 2009 i took it last fall and highly recommend it. basically: we would have a classroom session, then go do some hop & pops to work on what he had taught us, then he would de-brief our landing videos and we'd discuss the up high canopy flight exercises we'd just worked on too. then we'd repeat the process adding new things. it's definatley meant for anyone wanting to learn how to be a better/ safer canopy pilot. and to me it was well worth it.diamonds are a dawgs best friend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #9 July 10, 2009 As a matter of fact, in about a month they are having one down at CSC. If you're going to it, I might be in class with you. http://www.bigairsportz.com/event.php?EID=181&strMonth=08&strYear=2009&fdate=08/7/2009"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MooU 0 #10 July 13, 2009 TAKE THE COURSE! TAKE THE COURSE! TAKE THE COURSE! (caps intentional I took his course a year ago and I'm still learning from the topics that were discussed. I'm still a newbe here, too, so don't let low jump numbers keep you from taking the course. The very cool thing about Brian is that he can teach you at your skill level whatever that level might be. TPM #59 POPS #9849 PMS #477 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianSGermain 1 #11 November 25, 2013 Thank you! There is nothing I love more than running these courses. If you are interested in creating a course: Here are signup sheets for your DZ: http://bigairsportz.com/pdf/canopy-signup.pdf Here is information on how to create a course: http://bigairsportz.com/getbrian-teach.php Here is the page with all the information you will need about the structure of the course, along with a printable poster: http://bigairsportz.com/canopy-course.php I hope to meet you all very soon! BrianInstructional Videos:www.AdventureWisdom.com Keynote Speaking:www.TranscendingFEAR.com Canopies and Courses:www.BIGAIRSPORTZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
