25 Ways to become a better canopy pilot

[strop45 0]

http://www.nzaerosports.com/massive-information/25-ways-to-become-a-better-canopy-pilot
Not sure if this has already been posted, but contains lots of useful info.

Stay safe

The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." -- Albert Einstein

[shropshire 0]

Never hurst to repeat good stuff - thanks.

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Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome

[linebckr83 3]

That's some good stuff, and I sent it to our local skydiver email list. Good drills and info from beginner to advanced, and hopefully will get people asking questions. Now is the time.

"Are you coming to the party?
Oh I'm coming, but I won't be there!"
Flying Hellfish #828
Dudist #52

[peanut_gallery 0]

Thanks for the link. Bookmarked.

Canopy control is something I really want to learn and work on. Right now I spend a few minutes planning my pattern while on the ground, checking winds and direction. Go over it quickly in my head on the ride up and again while I'm in the holding area under canopy.

My last landing was the best one I've had yet. Still on radio but was only corrected to turn into my base sooner so that I would land closer to the big circle. My flare was unassisted and it was the softest touch down I've had yet.

[cube 0]

superb. Someone linked it to our club's forum too. :)

[linebckr83 3]

Great! Keep it up! There's always something to learn about your canopy, keep looking for it. As you move on, keep these things in mind and practice them on occasion. Things like braked turns and flare turns WILL save you some trouble one day.

"Are you coming to the party?
Oh I'm coming, but I won't be there!"
Flying Hellfish #828
Dudist #52