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Category: Foundations of Flight

Foundations of Flight | Aerodynamics – Theories of Flight

February 2, 2022
Foundations of Flight | Introduction to Forces

January 1, 2022
Foundations of Flight | Ram-Air Parachute Aerodynamics – Airflow

December 6, 2021
Foundations of Flight | Ram-Air Parachute Anatomy—Fabrics

November 1, 2021
Foundations of Flight | Ram-Air Parachute Anatomy—Wing Properties

October 4, 2021
Foundations of Flight | Ram-Air Parachute Anatomy—Cells

August 1, 2021

Brought to you by Niklas Daniel and Brianne Thompson of AXIS Flight School at Skydive Arizona in Eloy. Images by Bruce Fournier. In the photo above, the area that makes up the canopy’s center cell is highlighted in red. It is important for jumpers to have at least a rough understanding of the different areas…
Foundations of Flight | Ram-Air Parachute and Canopy Check

July 18, 2021

Brought to you by Niklas Daniel and Brianne Thompson of AXIS Flight School at Skydive Arizona in Eloy. Images by Bruce Fournier. Welcome Back! After taking a two-year break since the last Foundations of Flight installment, AXIS is excited to announce that it is back with a new focus and look. Past articles (available at axisflightschool.com and parachutist.com)…
AXIS Foundations of Flight: Head Position

July 24, 2019
AXIS Foundations of Flight: Belly to Head-up transition

June 3, 2019
AXIS Foundations of Flight: Exiting a 2-way Vertical Compressed

May 3, 2019