The Parachute and Its Pilot: The Ultimate Guide for the RAM Air Aviator 5th Edition - Softcover

Germain, Brian Stuart

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0991192311 ISBN 13: 9780991192311

Publisher: Adventurewisdom, 2014

Synopsis

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

About this title

About the Author

Brian Germain began as the skydiving industry's foremost expert on Adrenalin Management and Safety, and has become a world voice on the topic of transcending fear. Brian's work on the topic of fear and its effects began with his wide diversity of adventure leadership experiences, but became crystalizied when tragic paraglider collapse nearly took his life. Rejecting the doctor's proclamation that he would never jump again. Brian not only emergeed from his wheelchair to continue skydiving, but a mere four years later became the ESPN X-Games Champion in Freefly Skydiving. His inspiring journey through and beyond fear has moved people all over the world to challenge their own personal boundaries, and expand who they are by taking fear head-on.

Edition details

• Publisher: Adventurewisdom
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0991192311
• ISBN 13: 9780991192311
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 262