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THE ART OF DRAG -- A History of U.S. Air Force Parachute Technology Development
By Andrew S. Kididis
An insider's story of the development of parachutes at Wright-Patterson AFB and other facilities. This book begins with the lead-up to Leslie Irvin's first freefall jump in 1919 and covers preparations for Joe Kittinger's record jump from 102,800 feet It also includes the development and testing of personnel, cargo and aircraft recovery parachutes.
"The Art of Drag" is written not only for jumpers and riggers but for anyone interested in the story of the engineers, riggers, test jumpers and pilots who contributed to the development of parachutes in worldwide military, government and civilian use today. The author has been involved with parachutes from both technical and historical perspectives for more than 20 years.
Illustrated with more than 200 historic photographs, charts and diagrams.
Softcover. 200 pages. 8 1/2" x 11"
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The PARACHUTE RIGGER HANDBOOK (FAA-H-08083-17), is the first new technical “how to” book since the revised Parachute Manual in 1991. The PRH is the FAA official rigger handbook written by Sandy Reid, Master rigger, DPRE and Course Director at USAPR. The PRH has been called “the New Testament in parachute rigging – a must have book.” The PRH is in full color consisting of 344 pages and is bound with a heavy duty plastic spiral. Riggers will find it extremely user friendly enabling the book to be opened to lay flat for easy access and reference. The PRH is a technical “hands on” book. The material presented in this handbook is appropriate for senior and master parachute riggers. The handbook contains information on regulations and human factors, design and construction, materials, operations, inspection and packing, hand tools, sewing machines, the parachute loft, repairs, alterations, and manufacture.
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Transcending Fear: Relax, Focus, and Flow. The product of a lifetime of research and reflection, Transcending Fear is Brian Germain’s most important work. The book addresses the most significant challenge of human kind to date: the process of recognizing and moving beyond fear. In an age in which fear has literally brought our world to the brink of destruction, understanding why we contract in fear and how we can go beyond this instinctive reaction is essential for our survival as a species.
As a professional skydiver, test pilot and psychologist, Brian Germain offers a unique personalized perspective on the phenomenon of fear. Reflecting on his many intense experiences with fear, Brian sorts through the most current psychology research on fear, and presents the ways to de-escalate the emotional response in provocative situations.
The fundamental premise of the book is simple: Fear makes us stupid. If we are to transcend the limitations imposed by a contracted perspective, we must develop our ability to remain calm. Specific methods for relaxing in dangerous situations are covered in detail, as well as scientific evidence to support the reasons for this unusual and powerful approach to dealing with fear.
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Featuring some great names such as Mike Michigan, Patrick de Gayardon, Dale Stuart, Marco Manna, Rickster Powell, Omar Alhegelan, Olav Zipser, the Flyboyz, and also the Golden Knights, Airspeed, the French formation skydiving national teams, the World Team and Airspeed 300 participants, and many others. These chapters illustrate the evolution of many skydiving disciplines: 4-way and 8-way formation skydiving, freestyle, skysurfing, freefly, wingsuit jumps, BASE jumping, extreme swooping, large formation world records, fun jumps, boogies. A fourth chapter sends the reader into the unforgettable skies over Tahiti, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Africa, the Keys, Florida, etc. The book contains mostly unpublished images. Some are reminders of the most beautiful moments in Patrick Passe’s and Wendy Smith’s films, AntiGravity, Travelling and CrossWind. All photographs benefit from a well designed layout and new digitalization and printing processes. "Eyes in the Sky" is a unique book and a monument in skydiving history. It was made for you, so that this skydiving adventure, captured in colorful images, belongs to you. Size of the book: 9 1/2" X 12 1/2" (33cm X 25cm) 168 pages. Texts and captions in English and French. 200 photographs printed on Galaxy paper. Each page is silk finished. Sewn binding.
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The Parachute and its Pilot is the singular resource for canopy flight information.  Whether you are a new jumper looking for further your education or an expert canopy pilot seeking tips on advancing your techniques, this book has something for you.   The book is jam-packed with information compiled over 18 years of skydiving experience, and offers a technical yet very straight-forward explanation 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.
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The Skydiver's Survival Guide contains invaluable knowledge compiled from dozens of experts and highly experienced jumpers. Based on the video programs "Break-Away" and Fly Like A Pro", it covers the A to Z's of sport parachuting safety, from selecting the right equipment, to freefall survival skills, to malfunctions and emergencies, canopy control, and much more. We've developed a comprehensive and unique teaching format by breaking down skydiving into five distinct phases. Written in non-technical language, this book draws from the experience of dozens of experts that were consulted to make this book the bible of intermediate skydiving. 250 pages. 5 1/2" X 8".
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Fifteen pages of actual samples of material most commonly used to build and repair parachutes. Canopy fabric, suspension line, container fabric, tape, webbing, tubular, thread, elastic and netting. 
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"Ready, set, go!" With a rousing shout, a group of skydivers leaps from an airplane 13,000 feet above the earth. During freefall they build intricate formations before separating, deploying their colorful canopies and gliding in for a landing. Skydivers are a unique breed. Whether world-class competitors or recreational jumpers, all are bound by camaraderie based on the ultimate stakes: life or death. It was into this world that Rita Ippoliti sought entrance. At the age of 40, she wanted to add adventure to a life grown dull. But the odds that a middle-aged, overweight and uncoordinated woman would take to this extreme sport were stacked against her from the start. She certainly got far more than she bargained for, as jump training led her onto a path of self-renewal and personal growth. Falling Into Place vividly describes how Rita defies the odds and wins over her harshest critics. Instructors and fellow students, most of them half her age and far more physically adept than she, admire her fierce determination to succeed. Rita's emotions careen and spin with every flight as she botches maneuvers in freefall, suffers humiliating debriefing sessions and tries every known training method to achieve self-jumpmaster status. After reading Rita's story, maybe your dreams, like hers, will start Falling Into Place. 366 pages. 5 1/2" X 8 1/2". Soft cover.
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The 2009-2010 SIM contains everything for beginners working on a license, current license holders looking to upgrade, skydivers engaging in specialized activities (night, camera, swooping, wing suits, etc.), and jumpers working on USPA Coach, Instructor, or PRO ratings—and that includes about every jumper! Current SIM owners: Why jump with yesterday's information? Upgrade your SIM today!
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The history of international style and accuracy by Zlatco Beric. This book, written by a world renowned coach, explains today's specialized equipment and techniques.  Extremely illustrated, this book even includes photographs of the men's and women's world champions all the way back to 1951.  An indispensable book for history buffs and for those skydivers who want a better appreciation for their sport's heritage. Softbound, 80 pages.
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By Dan Poynter and Mike Turoff. 9th Edition. The newest, most up-to-date, complete jumping text available. 408 pages and 260 illustrations. The one and only how-to, where-to basic-to-advanced skydiving manual. This up-to-date book covers all training methods in great detail: static line, accelerated freefall, Instructor assisted deployment and Tandem. It traces the history of the parachute up to modern skydiving, year by year. The chapter on emergency situations is absolutely fascinating. Full of statistics, it reveals the best solution to every possible emergency situation. The book goes on to coach you in your freefall progression, from the basics through advanced relative work and free style, and in flying your canopy, from the basics to advanced canopy relative work. The equipment chapter is lengthy because this is where Dan Poynter has always been strongest. He tells you all about your gear, what to look for, what repairs you can make and when to take it to a rigger. Another chapter covers special jumps: at night, into the water, BASE, para-ski, high altitude, Smokejumping, with cameras and much more. The Appendix directs you to the action by listing clubs, drop zones, equipment companies, books, magazines and videos.Never before has so much skydiving information been available in one place-and it can be yours. Completely revised, 9th Edition, softcover, 5.5 x 8.5, 408 pages, 260 illustrations, four-color cover. 
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By Byron T. Dormire. Parachute teams and sponsors will gain valuable, practical experience from the information covered in this excellent collection of show organizing material. Topics include publishing team constitutions, performance checklists, FAA clearance requirements, narrations, sponsor contracting, and how to acquire USPA demonstration jump insurance. Other chapters uncover the intricacies of parachuting for crowds, and how aspiring jumpers can benefit from owning this book. 
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Luxurious stitch-bound hardcover book with imprinted textile cover. This 176 page book has 200 glossy color photographs with captions in French and English. Size 9' X 12 1/2" (230 X 315mm).
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By T.W. Knacke. This manual provides the tools to evaluate, select, design, test, manufacture, and operate parachute recovery systems. These systems range from simple, one parachute assemblies to multiple-parachute systems. All aspects are discussed, including the selection of the most suitable recovery system concept, a computerized approach to parachute performance, force and stress analysis, geometric core design, component layout, material selection, system design, manufacturing, and in-service maintenance. This is the last word in technical design manuals for recovery systems. Theo Knacke is the parachute engineers engineer. He is the authority on escape systems. The manual was written for the U.S. Navy and is published by Para Publishing under contract. 500 pages, 280 illustrations, 78 tables. 
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By Dan Poynter. Covers everything there is to know about the parachute: Packing, rigging, alterations, design, repairs, materials, regulations, manufacture, specifications, loft layout, rigging tools, all the personnel parachute assemblies and parts with change notices and much, much more. The Manual, known as the Bible to parachute riggers everywhere, is in use by all branches of the US Armed Services, the Forest Service and many foreign governments. Covers round canopies, military equipment, and all personal parachutes up to 1984. Third edition, completely revised, soft cover, 8.5 x 11 Kivar cover, 592 pages, 2,200 photos and drawings, over 18,000 in print. 
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By Dan Poynter. Covers all parachute since 1985 plus more on "square" ram-air canopies, sport piggyback harness/container systems, new materials and construction techniques.   Fourth edition, completely revised, soft cover, 8.5 x 11 Kivar cover, 416+ pages, 821 photos and drawings, over 7,000 in print. 
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A Course of Study for the FAA Senior Rigger Certificate
by Dan Poynter and Mark Schlatter. A step-by-step program of 16 lessons in a large workbook format. Changes to FAR Part 65 make a home-study course possible. Now you can do 90% of the (book) work at home. Only 10% of the (shop) work need be done in a loft. Each lesson presents a reading assignment, reading materials, sample questions, and detailed, referenced answers. Lessons are keyed to paragraphs in The Parachute Manual. This course is an absolute necessity to anyone applying for the rigging certificate because while the FAA made the study/work requirements easier, they strengthened the written, oral and practical exams.   Completely revised third edition, soft cover, 8.5 x 11 inches, 88 pages, 8 drawings.  Over 6,000 in print.  
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Questions, Answers, Explanations and References by Deborah Blackmon. Studying for the FAA written test just became easier.  This study guide by Deborah Blackmon and Dan Poynter contains all the answers, explanations and references to the FAA Parachute Rigger Question Book.  All 291 FAA test questions are restated, answered and explained in detail while references are made to the source materials for more information.  Master Parachute Rigger Deborah Blackmon has researched each question back to its source and has written a scholarly, detailed explanation for each answer.   The new FAA test contains many new questions, most of them on square canopies.   Now you can have a set of FAA test questions along with the answers.  No parachute rigging library is complete without the Guide.  Most questions are keyed to paragraphs in The Parachute Manual.  New revised addition.   Soft Cover, 8.5 x 11 inches, 66 pages.  
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Questions and answers appear in boxes and the answer choices have buttons. When you press the [?] answer button, the buttons for the wrong answers disappear. When you press the [info] button a complete answer with references pops up. Since the study guide is a learning tool, there is no scoring and no cheers or bongs for right and wrong answers. Some questions have illustrations. Just press on the [camera] button and up pops the drawing. Sideways-arrow buttons move you from one question to the next. The study guide is published in Windows™ so there is nothing new to learn. It comes on two high-density 3.5 floppy disks. Just type a:\setup and it installs itself and makes an icon in the Program Manager.