Atmospheric turbulence can be a significant hazard when flying a ram-air canopy. It is important for all skydivers to understand the nature of turbulence and its potential effects on a canopy...

This 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 consider when downsizing. In this article, we...

“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. You might also think that most...

As you descend under parachute – the horizon appears to be rising in your field of view. Since you can never reach the horizon, you can assume that objects rising in your field of view...

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, whether it’s a hot new zero-p “elliptical” or a tired but trusted old “F-111” type canopy...

Many factors determine the way your canopy opens. The design of the canopy and the way it is packed are two important factors, but body position also plays a major role...

The first thing you should think about before you start freeflying is, are you ready? How do know when you are ready? First of all, you should be mature with skydiving. This includes…

There have been numerous articles on how to form 4-way formation skydiving teams, but there doesn’t seem to be much written direction on how to get the most from the jumps...

So you’ve decided to delve in the realm of freeflying, but you bought a used rig that’s just a tad big on you and that one main riser cover is always opening on you during exit. Is that a big deal? ...

Below is a series of photos showing how a young jumper at Skydive The Farm ended up with a main canopy toggle malfunction.

The jumper did try to stow...

Familiarize yourself with the location and shape of your main pilot chute, cutaway and reserve handles on the ground. These handles might be in slightly...