Canopy control classes

[flyinhi79 0]

I am all healed up from my accident and ready to start jumping again. I have been out for 4 months though so I want to take a canopy control class before jumping alone again.

I called SKydive AZ and they do not have an official canopy control class scheduled but said I could have one of the instructors work one-on-one with me. I was wondering if this would be the best solution for my situation. If not, how should I go about getting CC training? Does anyone know of any up-and-coming workshops for CC? Please advise.

Many Thanks,

Daniel

[mnealtx 0]

It's certainly better than nothing!! Having someone that can videotape your landings and critique them after the fact can be a huge help.

Mike
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[flyinhi79 0]

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It's certainly better than nothing!! Having someone that can videotape your landings and critique them after the fact can be a huge help.

Do you know of any up and coming classes in my area?

[NWFlyer 2]

Perris calendar has one listed on August 6-7 with Luigi Cani. That might be your closest option.

http://www.skydiveperris.com/expert.html

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[SethInMI 174]

I took Lugi's class last month, and based on what I learned, I would suggest buying or borrowing Brian Germain's book, The parachute and its pilot, and then talking about the book with someone who understands canopy flight and has taken a canopy course. Then do some jumps and have them video your landings and analyze them. Things to focus on:

1. Flaring. Lugi teaches a 2-stage flare, planeout and then finish.
2. Braked turns.
3. Get back from bad spots. Rear Risers and Deep Brakes.
4. Pattern Flying and accuracy.
5. Stall Point and recovery.
6. Understanding turbulence.

I would think a good instructor videoing your landings would be a great help, it was to me. The one thing you would miss in a class is watching everyone else land and get debriefed. I learned just listening to Lugi analyze eveyone's jumps.

Just my 2c.

It's flare not flair, brakes not breaks, bridle not bridal, "could NOT care less" not "could care less".