AustinPerkins 0 #1 March 31, 2011 Hey Everyone, As I'm progressing through my AFF program, I'm starting to learn more about canopy control and heard about the VASST DVD, Canopy Control: Core Essential DVD series and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with these DVD's ? also, I was wondering if there is a book or DVD's series that goes through the AFF program that I can reference too as I go through it. My instructor is doing a great job but some reference material might be nice. It might be a stupid question but it is worth asking. I'm just trying to get as much knowledge as I can to become the safest and knowledgeable skydive that I can be. thanks, Austin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 March 31, 2011 There are only two things you need to make it through AFF. First is the SIM from the USPA. Found here: http://www.uspa.org/Portals/0/Downloads/Man_SIM_2011.pdf Second is Fandango. Found here: http://www.netflix.com or here http://www.amazon.com/Fandango-Kevin-Costner/dp/B0006J28NC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1301536079&sr=8-2--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #3 March 31, 2011 Quote Second is Fandango. Found here: http://www.netflix.com or here http://www.amazon.com/Fandango-Kevin-Costner/dp/B0006J28NC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1301536079&sr=8-2 BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA"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
virgin-burner 1 #4 March 31, 2011 Quote Quote Second is Fandango. Found here: http://www.netflix.com or here http://www.amazon.com/Fandango-Kevin-Costner/dp/B0006J28NC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1301536079&sr=8-2 BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA +1 “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 March 31, 2011 Buncha funnymen in the forums today. Skydive U has a good basic canopy flight dvd. Check it out here. I found it helpful when I first started skydiving. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #6 April 3, 2011 VAAST does nice stuff. I haven't seen those particular videos, but the VAAST I have watched are well done. You might PM DSE for more info, but keep in mind he's going to be a little biased in favor of them. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #7 April 3, 2011 Canopy Control Excerpt 3 Canopy Control Excerpt 2 Canopy Control Excerpt 1 Available from most any bigger gear store. Chris Gay does a great job, IMO. Yes...I'm biased in favor of them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings-n-Things 0 #8 April 3, 2011 Or here if you use P2P software. http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/4416178Card carrying member of the Nanny State Liberation Front Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MakeItHappen 15 #9 April 4, 2011 QuoteHey Everyone, As I'm progressing through my AFF program, I'm starting to learn more about canopy control and heard about the VASST DVD, Canopy Control: Core Essential DVD series and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with these DVD's ? also, I was wondering if there is a book or DVD's series that goes through the AFF program that I can reference too as I go through it. My instructor is doing a great job but some reference material might be nice. It might be a stupid question but it is worth asking. I'm just trying to get as much knowledge as I can to become the safest and knowledgeable skydive that I can be. thanks, Austin AFF category videos are at the bottom of this page There is also "Fly to Survive" video on that page. .. Make It Happen Parachute History DiveMaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MakeItHappen 15 #10 April 4, 2011 Quote Canopy Control Excerpt 3 Canopy Control Excerpt 2 Canopy Control Excerpt 1 Available from most any bigger gear store. Chris Gay does a great job, IMO. Yes...I'm biased in favor of them. Hey Spot, In video 3, I do not think you should be suggesting cutting the corner from base to final if you are too low. That is not a predictable pattern and it builds in a 'Get-home-itis' mentality. Doing a pattern like that at congested DZs could get you, and maybe someone else, killed really fast. A better suggestion would to turn onto base leg sooner with a more right angle turn (aka predictable pattern) and then land offset to the X marks the spot. .. Make It Happen Parachute History DiveMaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #11 April 4, 2011 Quote Hey Spot, In video 3, I do not think you should be suggesting cutting the corner from base to final if you are too low. That is not a predictable pattern and it builds in a 'Get-home-itis' mentality. Doing a pattern like that at congested DZs could get you, and maybe someone else, killed really fast. A better suggestion would to turn onto base leg sooner with a more right angle turn (aka predictable pattern) and then land offset to the X marks the spot. You're welcome to contact Chris Gay and express your opinions. Chris and members of his team created the topics and information. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
