References

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Videos

Manuals and References

Source: BPA

• Canopy Handling Manual
• Canopy Piloting Manual

Source: Cypres (Airtec Safety Systems)

• Cypres X-Ray Card
• Cypres DOT and TSA information

Source: DropZone.com

• Getting Wet: Wingsuits in the Water

Source: Performance Designs

• Basic Aerodynamics
• Control System Malfunctions
• Design Parameters
• Downsizing Checklist
• Dual Square Report
• Elliptical Parachutes and Canopy Control
• Flying and Landing High Performance Parachutes Safely
• Getting the Most Out of Your Canopy
• High Speed Canopy Flying
• Malfunction Photos
• Prevent Hard Openings
• Survival Skills for Canopy Control
• Turbulence: The Invisible Hazard
• Wing Loading and its Effects

Source: Skydive the Mag

• 180? About Turn! 
  The 180° approach under canopy is the most difficult and dangerous

Source: USPA

• USPA Canopy Piloting Proficiency Card
• THE CANOPY PILOT’S HANDBOOK 
  by Bryan Burke
• USPA Canopy Downsizing Chart (proposed)
• USPA Form License B-D Application
• IRM – Instructor Rating Manual
• SIM – Skydive Information Manual
• Unintentional Water Landings
  by Bryan Burke

Competitions

Source: CISM

• 2011 Military Rules

Source: Steve Curtis

• 2011 VFS Blocks
• 2011 VFS Randoms

Source: Dale Stuart

• Database of 300 freestyle skydiving moves
• Illustrated definitions of terms used to describe freestyle moves

Source: USPA

• USPA Competition Manual 2012

 

Special Topic: Camera Flying

Cameraflyer References

Weather

Source: NOAA

• Aviation Weather Center
• Wikipedia: Winds Aloft

Source: Mark Schulze

• Winds At Your Location
  (If autodetect does not work, use Latitude=32.80613 and Longitude=-111.58151 for AZDZ)

App: Primos Wind

iPhone Apps

2011 USPA Skydivers Information Manual (SIM)

Log Book

Primos Wind

Sun Seeker