The Latest Edition!!

(More content than the 4th edition)

Bonus Videos included now with purchase on our website:

Solving Common Landing Problems

Navigation and Accuracy Secrets

(download and streaming available)

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“A careful reading of this book should be a part of the canopy piloting requirements for the B-license, and mandatory reading for every skydiver.”

–James Hayhurst, Director of Competition, United States Parachute Association

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Description

The Parachute and its Pilot is the singular resource for canopy flight information. Whether you are a new jumper looking for further your education or an expert canopy pilot seeking tips on advancing your techniques, this book has something for you. The book is jam-packed with information compiled over 20 years of skydiving experience, and 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 through competition approaches. The second part is about the psychology of flight; from fear response and ego issues through visualization.

Chapters include Flight Modes, Flying in Turbulence, Landing, High Speed Approaches and Landings, Fear and Learning, Teaching Flight, and more.

Softbound, 166 pages, 8.5 x 11 inches.

Reviews

"This is a much-needed, milestone book written by the parachute industry's foremost canopy designer. Brian combines the exceptional knowledge of canopy design with a unique ability to explain how to squeeze maximum performance out of any ram-air canopy."

Dan Poynter, Author of The Parachute Manual

"This book covers the fundamentals of canopy flight and carefully explains advanced techniques in a way that's easy to understand and put into practice. It contains essential information to further your development as a canopy pilot."

Jonathan Tagle, World Champion Canopy Pilot

“Brian's unique ability to combine a clearly defined technical explanation with his own self-realized Zen approach to flying offers the reader a truly comprehensive insight into the experience that is canopy piloting.”

Jay Moledzki, World Champion Canopy Pilot

"The Parachute and its Pilot is the best book on the topic of ram air parachutes for all skill levels. It can make a huge difference in your development as a canopy pilot."

Shannon Pilcher World Champion Canopy Pilot

"I attended your lecture at a WFFC in Rantoul, bought your book and have convinced many colleagues to buy it too. It is my canopy flying bible and has helped me to understand AOA, vectors, the importance of speed and line tension and many other critical topics. I refer to it all the time to refresh my knowledge. Your explanations are so much better than other ones I have read. You really have a knack for clearly explaining aero engineering issues without getting so deep into math or physics that you lose the audience."

Mark Meltzer

5.0 out of 5 stars Up Your Canopy Flying

"This book gave me much more information than I was expecting. I am now trying out many different ways of flying my canopy. The mental prep part of the book has helped me to understand and prepare myself mentally to be able to take in much more information now then what I was previously able to. I will be using the book to continue too bring my sky diving up to new higher levels."

Luis, M. Urquia, Cutter Bay, Florida

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for every canopy pilot

"Short of attending one of Brian Germain's canopy piloting courses, this book is a must for any safe jumper looking to better understand the inner workings of a ram air canopy. It's descriptive, yet easy to understand. It focuses on what makes a canopy fly the way it does, how to manipulate and control your canopy beyond the obvious toggle turns, and how to avoid situations that could end your skydiving career. Brian Germain is a subject matter expert on canopy design and performance. The knowledge written in this book will help you take your canopy ride to the next level while still giving you the know-how to stay safe."

Matthew D. Kaye, Parwan Province, Afghanistan

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have.

"Extremely well written and fun to read, Brian Germain provides a wonderful insight into ram-air parachute design and flight characteristics. This book contains information that the majority or canopy pilots today would find very useful. Whether you have 25 or 1,500 jumps, this book has something for you. Germain's writings are also as fun to read as they are useful."

Andrew A. Byzet

5.0 out of 5 stars Parachute and its Pilot

"This book is able to demonstrate the theory of canopy flying and its essential that parachutist is understands their flying machine. Every parachutist should understand these principles, great book."

Vivian V. Bragante

5.0 out of 5 stars Educational for all canopy pilots

"This book provides some great insight into the mechanics and methods of canopy flight. I think that everyone who would assume to fly a parachute, should take a look at this book."

Nicholas A. Beach, Deployed

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have If You Want to Fly Rather Than Just Ride Your Canopy

"I had never heard of Brian Germain and his Canopy Course until a few days into my AFF when I saw a posting on our 'local' dive zone's (Skydive Georgia) Face Book page. I googled Brian and found this book which I bought along with The Skydiver's Handbook. After a quick read, I signed up for Brian's course which was a month away. I reread Brian's book and completed 10 jumps before the 2 day course began. I recommend studying the book before taking a canopy course. The book, with a lot of work, will take you from riding the canopy to Flying it in coordinated flight."

L. Alan Aber, Peachtree, Georgia

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!

"Every Skydiver should read this book! The knowledge it gives about how a canopy flies is priceless and necessary for a new canopy pilot. I highly recommend it!"

Cali

5.0 out of 5 stars very informative....detailed....for beginners and advanced great book

"This book is very detailed and is great for beginners and advanced skydivers....I have over 500 skydives and this also helped me alot."

Mornon Byrd Hughes, Ft Worth, Texas