scientist_chick 0 #1 November 1, 2004 I've just bought a new rig, I don't expect I'll be jumping it for a long time, but I would like to make the first steps towards using it by doing a basic canopy control course. I am looking to take a long weekend (Friday-Monday) so I'm thinking maybe Empuria or Lillo! Does anyone highly recommend any good canopy coaches, I am very delicate and have had my confidence bashed so I would preferably like to have an understanding and patient instructor over an excellent canopy pilot that can't teach!! Any ideas or personal recommendations? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #2 November 1, 2004 Bruno and Reinier are the canopy control teachers in Empuria. They certainly can teach, but will never sugarcoat anything... I don't know about who does the coaching in Lillo, but certainly valuable people too.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus 1 #3 November 1, 2004 Brian Vacher runs his Safe Flight School out of Lillo, he's a nice guy and also an AFF instructor so has plenty of teaching experience. From what I've heard the same goes for the canopy coach at Empuria but I can't remember his name. Edited to add: Thanks Piishfish, Reinier is the name I was thinking of. GusOutpatientsOnline.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plummets 0 #4 November 1, 2004 One of my mates has just got back from the canopy school at Empuria which Bruno and Reine (Sp) run, he reckons they were very good. If they can teach that fat prick (Chip) to land on his feet they can teach anyone www.fatboyzfly.com "Life is a bowl of deadly nightshade, stay way way out on the rim brother" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scientist_chick 0 #5 November 1, 2004 thanks for your help guys, much appreciated. I will investigate further!**Moggie Gifts** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueshrew 0 #6 November 1, 2004 I met Brian Vacher the coach at Lillo recently. He's happy to share all his experience, and has a great way of explaining things. Lillo would be safer weather wise. Empuria has really bad wind days, which will most likely ground you at less than 400 jumps and will not be that great for a CC course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastian1 0 #7 November 2, 2004 ---- One of my mates has just got back from the canopy school at Empuria which Bruno and Reine (Sp) run, he reckons they were very good. ---- How long will such a course run? do you have any idea about cost. AsI m a poor student that counts! Seb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tnscorcoran 0 #8 November 2, 2004 I would recommend Brian Vacher in Lillo. While I was there in September the course was going on. I couldn't do it because I had to leave before it finished but I was watching and listening to some of the course and it was very thorough and professional. The weather in Lillo is more dependable and as well they have a HUGE and soft (ploughed fields) landing area which should ease any concerns you have about landing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianSGermain 1 #9 November 2, 2004 I would love to do a course in Espania! With the cooperation of the DZ, there should be no problem at all. Let me know if I can help. 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
freekflyguy 0 #10 November 7, 2004 Sian I see from your profile that you have a Sabre 2 150. Who at South Cerny advised you on this canopy?? I gather from your post that you wont be jumping it yet, but I am interested in what advice you took. BuzzIt's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
