The Parachute and Its Pilot: A weekend with Brian Germain at Cross Keys Feb 4 - 5

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One of the most knowledgeable canopy pilots in the world, Brian Germain comes to Cross Keys! His explores his main theme "Skill is safety" with an information packed two day workshop. If we can jump at the end of each day, that's a bonus!

The cost for the workshop itsel...f is $195 for the weekend. To hold your spot, please contact manifest with a $40 event fee which will cover expenses, and secure your place in the course. Please call 856-629-7553, or email skydive@freefalladventures.com

This workshop is for everyone from beginners to advanced pilots.
We are looking for a minimum of 10 participants.
Here is an outline of what you will be learning!

The Parachute and its Pilot
A Weekend with Brian Germain
*Times and topics and order will vary!

Day One (Saturday Morning)
(often moved to Saturday or Sunday)
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Essential Aerodynamics
10:0 AM - 10.10 AM Break
10:10 AM - 11:00 AM Canopy Structure and Function
11:00 AM - 11:10 AM Break
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM Parachute Dynamics
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Navigation
2:00 PM - 2:10 PM Break
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM Pattern and Accuracy
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM Break
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM Landing Theory and Methodology
4:00 PM - Early Evening Jumping and Debriefing (group)
*If the weather prevents jumping: Packing Secrets

Day Two(Sunday)
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Turbulence and Parachute Stability
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM Break
10:10 AM - 11:00 AM High Speed Approaches
11:00 AM - 11:10 AM Break
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM Competition Approaches and Swooping
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Gear Issues
2:00 PM - 2:10 PM Break
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM Questions and Answers
3:00 PM - Sunset Jumping and debriefing
(If weather stinks: More in-depth discussion of High Speed Approaches and/or Landings)
Sunset wrap up!

Here is a link with more information: http://bigairsportz.com/pdf/parachuting-safety.pdf
Hope to see everybody taking part!!

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