Canopy Coaching
Canopy Coaching Course for Your USPA B License
Five coached jumps plus water training, with the B-license exam available at the same time. Taught by USPA Examiners at Skydive Palatka, Florida, or at your dropzone, in English or Spanish.
- $150Per person, water training included
- 5 coached jumpsEach one builds on the last
- B-license examCan be taken during the course
- 30 jumpsMinimum to start
What You'll Learn
The ground school covers how your canopy actually flies, so the coached jumps make sense and you know why each drill matters.
- Parachute fundamentalsRam-air design, basic aerodynamics, and how parachutes got here
- EquipmentChoosing and maintaining your canopy and gear
- Deployment and openingsStable deployments and what to do right after opening
- Emergency proceduresA review of your canopy EPs
- TurbulenceTypes of turbulence and how to fly through it
- Landing accuracySeeing your glide path and adjusting your pattern
- FlaringContinuous and staged flares, and when to use each
- Density altitudeHow heat and elevation change how your canopy flies
- Stall recoveryControlled stalls with rear risers and toggles, and how to recover
- Glide path managementGetting back from a long spot
Your 5-Jump Program
Jump 1
Foundations
- Open your chest strap
- Check brake line length
- Flare technique
- A good landing pattern
Jump 2
Turns
- Rear riser vs. toggle turns
- Reverse turns
- Pattern and accuracy
Jump 3
Braked Flight
- Braked turns
- Finishing the flare
- Pattern and accuracy
Jump 4
Limits and Crosswinds
- Controlled stalls
- Crosswind landings
- Accuracy
Jump 5
Long Spots
- Long spot techniques
- Crosswind landings
- Consistent accuracy
Courses and Prices
Canopy Coaching Course
$150 per person
Covers the canopy course and water training for your USPA B license. We can also give the B-license exam during the course.
- Coached jumps5
- Water trainingIncluded
- B-license examAvailable during the course
- Minimum to start30 jumps, hop-n-pop ready
- Jump ticketsNot included
USPA PRO Rating Course
$250 per person
A two-day course for experienced jumpers working toward the USPA PRO rating, which lets you make demonstration jumps into tight landing areas.
- Course length2 days
- PrerequisiteUSPA D license
- Taught byPRO rating holder
- Jump ticketsNot included
Who Can Join
- 30 logged jumpsThe minimum to start the canopy course
- Comfortable with hop-n-popsSeveral drills start right after a low exit
- Consistent accuracyUsually landing within 165 feet (50 meters) of your target
- For PRO: a USPA D licensePlus the experience to fly your canopy into tight areas
Free Canopy Resources
Start before your course, or keep working on it after.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course count toward my USPA B license?
Yes. It covers the canopy course and the water training required for the B license, and we can give the B-license exam during the course.
How much does the canopy course cost?
$150 per person, including water training. Jump tickets are extra.
How many jumps do I need?
At least 30 logged jumps. You should also be comfortable with hop-n-pops and landing consistently within about 165 feet of your target.
Do you offer the USPA PRO rating?
Yes. The PRO rating course is two days and $250 per person, plus jump tickets. You need a USPA D license.
Where and when are courses held?
Courses are scheduled on demand at Skydive Palatka, Florida, or at your USPA Group Member dropzone. We teach in English and Spanish.
Ready to Fly Your Canopy Better?
Tell us your jump numbers, canopy size, and what you want to work on.