A 3-day foundational course introducing military canopy pilots to the core principles of canopy flight. Available as a standalone course or a 5-day course when paired with either the 102 or any 200-series course, the Essentials PD Course builds the confidence, skills, and system knowledge every canopy pilot needs.

Students leave with a deeper understanding of their canopy system, the ability to self-debrief and improve their landings, sharper accuracy, and a working knowledge of critical performance limits — including stall points and low-turn recovery.

• Must be free-fall or solo qualified
• Minimum course size: 4
• Maximum course size: 30
• Optimal course size: 10-16