presented by Scott Miller PIA Symposium 2005 Jacksonville, Florida, USA Atmospheric turbulence can be a significant hazard when flying a ram-air canopy. It is important for all skydivers to understand...

By Scott Miller of The Freedom of Flight SchoolThis is the second of two articles on how to choose a main canopy. Last month, we discussed canopy size and wing loading, and looked at factors to consid...

By Scott Miller of The Freedom of Flight School “What size canopy should I buy?” Anyone who makes more than a handful of jumps will eventually ask this question. Almost every skydiver tr...

By Scott Miller of The Freedom of Flight School “I'm really careful under canopy. I never make low turns.” You've probably heard someone say this before. You might even say it yourself. ...

by: David TK Hayes USPA AFF-I, IAD-I, TAND-I, PRO, S&TA -- CSPA PFF, IAD, Tandem, Rigger, Coach II -- 6800 jumps,6 dead centers in Canadian and US Accuracy nationals using a Sabre 170 (2 loaded at 1....

by Scott Miller of The Freedom of Flight School The way your main canopy performs is mostly determined by the size and type of canopy that you choose. No matter what type of main you fly, though, w...

by Scott Miller of The Freedom of Flight School with photos of Jeff Gladish by Marat LeirasMany factors determine the way your canopy opens. The design of the canopy and the way it is packed are tw...