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The Parachute and Its Pilot: The Ultimate Guide for the RAM Air Aviator
The Parachute and its Pilot is the singular resource for canopy flight information. Whether you are a new jumper looking for futher your education or an expert canopy pilot seeking tips on advancing your techniques, this book has something for youi. The book is jam-packed with information compiled over 20 years of skydiving experience, offers technical yet very straight-forward explanations of ram air parachute flight. Written by one of the industry's leading parachute designers, The Parachute and its Pilot is a must-have handbook for every skydiver. As the title suggests, there is a bi-fold focus of subject matter. The first part is about parachutes and flight techniques, everything right from the beginning up throuhg competiton approaches. The second part is about the psychology of flight; from fear response and ego issues through visualization.
262 pages, Paperback
First published June 6, 2014
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January 27, 2014
If you're a skydiver and have not read this book, you're missing out.
This book is so good, you can see others in the air around you that you know have read it. You can also see others who have not and it's good to know this for obvious reasons.
I read this many jumps ago while I was doing my A License. 600 jumps later I read it again after reading the latest USPA stats on fatalities. It's amazing how much of the content I forgot.
This book is actually surprisingly technical, so if you're into that sort of thing, Brian does a great job here. There's also some really accessible parts that might, no will, save your life one day.
Every skydiver needs to own this.
This book is so good, you can see others in the air around you that you know have read it. You can also see others who have not and it's good to know this for obvious reasons.
I read this many jumps ago while I was doing my A License. 600 jumps later I read it again after reading the latest USPA stats on fatalities. It's amazing how much of the content I forgot.
This book is actually surprisingly technical, so if you're into that sort of thing, Brian does a great job here. There's also some really accessible parts that might, no will, save your life one day.
Every skydiver needs to own this.
July 20, 2016
Не читайте эту книгу в переводе, если вы умеете читать на английском - все виденные мной переводы очень нехороши, очень.
Плюс, конечно, не полагайтесь только на книгу - используйте её как помочь в работе со своим гуру пилотирования, чтобы иметь больше информации о том, что и почему он говорит вам делать.
Fly safe!
Плюс, конечно, не полагайтесь только на книгу - используйте её как помочь в работе со своим гуру пилотирования, чтобы иметь больше информации о том, что и почему он говорит вам делать.
Fly safe!
August 5, 2017
Super helpful for understanding parachute dynamics and swooping. Second half on psychology seemed like padding.
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