Blicence canopy proficiency

INTRODUCTION
B licence canopy Course overlay
Jump 1: Evaluation jump
Jump 2: Basic aerodynamics, effective flaring and riser turns
Jump 3: Stalls
Jump 4: Flat turns and cross wind landings
Jump 5: Long spot

#1 EVALUATION JUMP
COLLAPSE SLIDER • LOOSEN CHEST STRAP • CHECK BRAKE LINE LENGTH • PRACTICE FLARES UP HIGH • PLAN AND EXECUTE A DISTINCT DOWNWIND, BASE AND FINAL APPROACH
Clear Predictable pattern
Airmanship
Straight in approach - Full flare

#2 BASIC AERODYNAMICS, EFFECTIVE FLARING AND RISER TURNS
Lift
Drag
Gravity
Momentum (force)
Flaring
Riser turns
Under canopy

#3 STALLS
Dynamic stalls
Aerodynamic stalls
Full ram air stalls (reverse flight)
High speed stall
Stall characteristics
Stall practice - Full ram-air stalls using toggles.
- Rear riser stalls

#4 FLAT TURNS & CROSS-WIND LANDINGS
Reasons for flying in brakes
Vertical separation from canopy traffic
Slow forward speed and descent rate
Returning from a long spot
Flat turns as a defence tool at low altitudes
Techniques for initiating a braked turn
Bring both toggles to mid-stall position to start.
Raise one toggle slightly to turn in the opposite direction.
Pull one toggle down slightly to initiate a turn in the same direction.
Most effective method for flat turns: Raise one toggle slightly and pull the opposite toggle down slightly to initiate a turn in the direction which the toggle is pulled down
Avoid stalling the canopy.
Effect of brakes on glide
Slower forward speed
Lower descent rate
Change in glide:
The pilot needs to experiment to determine the change in glide path at different degrees of flying in brakes.
Most modern nine-cell canopies fly flatter when a slight amount of brakes are applied.
Some lower-aspect canopies are designed to sink for a classic accuracy approach, which is less effective when performed under a higher-aspect ratio canopy in low-wind conditions.
Flaring from a braked position
Expect a different glide on a braked final approach.
Expect a shorter and quicker stroke needed to flare.
Prepare for a harder landing.