| Parachuting is a sport that is considered as the mother | | | | timely and proper positioning of the gears, landing |
| of a very popular extreme sport: skydiving. These two | | | | safely, how to choose a good landing site, how to |
| sports are practically joined at the hip simply because | | | | react in cases of emergency and how to manage a |
| there can be no skydiving without a parachute! This | | | | parachute failure without panicking. |
| fact gave birth to the term "parachute skydiving." | | | | You will study about the free fall plan and how to |
| While history did not give clear records about the origin | | | | manage a secure position while hurling at a speed of |
| of this sport, there are some accounts of early | | | | approximately 120mph. This skill should be learned by |
| parachuting in Chinese history. It seems that this | | | | the beginner as it will prepare him or her in opening the |
| concept was related to the kite's invention. The | | | | chute at the right time. You will also find out how to |
| famous Leonardo da Vinci made a drawing that looks | | | | properly position your body and maneuver it, both |
| like a cross between a canopy and a modern day | | | | critical to a safe landing. |
| parachute. People used to make attempts to descend | | | | Another skill that you must learn is the ability to |
| from cliffs, hot air balloons and tall buildings with the use | | | | manipulate the chute. You will understand the correct |
| of the same equipment. The first ever successful | | | | procedure on how to open the chute and this involves |
| attempt in parachuting was completed by | | | | knowing the process of launching the chute in mid air in |
| Andre-Jacques Garnerin, and the rest was history. | | | | a very safe manner. You will learn how to resort to |
| Before you even consider the sport you must educate | | | | the reserve chute in cases of emergency when the |
| yourself first. Knowing the ins and outs of basic safety | | | | main device refuses to open. Timing is vital when |
| is critical, and it is absolutely essential to be | | | | steering the chute against strong winds. Lastly you will |
| professionally trained before you attempt your first | | | | discover how to choose a good landing site. If you |
| jump. Once you enroll yourself to a reputable | | | | want to safely land on your feet, take the advice of |
| parachuting school, you will learn how vital it is for you | | | | your instructors to heart. |
| to have a good working knowledge of the equipment, | | | | Parachute skydiving can be really fun, you just have to |
| gadgets, following the correct procedure of jumping, | | | | understand the basic skills and you're good to go! |