The Canopy Flight Basics series is brought to you by Jim Slaton and the Canopy Flight Academy Today I am going to talk about turbulence and what to look out for as a canopy pilot. Flight planning begins before you get on the aircraft. You need to be monitoring the winds paying special attention to its [...]
The Canopy Flight Basics series is brought to you by Jim Slaton and the Canopy Flight Academy There are many skydivers who never learn to flare correctly. The issue can usually be traced back to the instructors who teach their students to use a single (and quick) flaring motion for landing. Don’t do it! Don’t wait until [...]
Every canopy pilot should understand the wing they fly and how it produces “lift”. Canopy pilots often relate lift to the flare because when we flare air is deflected downward resulting in an upward motion of the wing. It’s important to understand how the wing itself produces lift. Wings are shaped so that air flows [...]
Visualizing your glideslope To get the most out of your canopy you should learn to find your best glideslope using rear risers. Finding the best glide angle takes practice and that is exactly what every canopy pilot should be doing. One way to find your best glide angle is by visualizing your glideslope. “To visualize your glideslope, [...]
