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Flashcards

Short daily reviews that space out what you already know and bring back what you don't. Progress is saved in this browser. Learning only — not a rating and not permission to fly anything.

Canopy & data terms

Wing loading, stall point, sweet spot, AGL, recovery arc… — the words used across the site.

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Landing & wind

Crosswind, downwind, stalls, dives and gusts.

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Emergency procedures (USPA)

Decision altitude, malfunctions, two canopies out, collisions, water, power lines, trees and buildings — from USPA SIM 4-1.

USPA (United States) · retrieved 2026-10-06 — your own association, DZ and instructor take priority.

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Pattern & traffic

Legs and hand, wind drift, spacing, right of way, predictable flight and the HP area — conventions commonly taught.

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Openings & the canopy check

The opening sequence, the canopy check and what common opening problems look like.

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Weather for canopy pilots

Wind gradient, gusts and turbulence, sea breeze and density altitude.

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Skytime briefing

Patterns, areas and rules from the Skytime briefing video (not DZ-verified).

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