The USPA B-License Canopy Course develops essential canopy piloting skills through ground instruction and five supervised training jumps. The course emphasizes canopy control, flight planning, landing accuracy, emergency procedures, and sound decision-making.

Successful completion satisfies the canopy proficiency training component of the USPA B-license requirements.

The course follows the USPA B-License Canopy Proficiency Card and includes five dedicated canopy training jumps.

Jump 1 — Braked Turns, Accuracy, and Flare Evaluation

- Canopy configuration and steering-line inspection

- Flare techniques and braked turns

- Landing patterns and accuracy

Jump 2 — Flight Cycle and Crosswind Landings

- Canopy flight-cycle exercises

- Braked flares

- Crosswind landing techniques

Jump 3 — Stalls

- Toggle and rear-riser stall exercises

- Three-quarter-braked turns

- Landing pattern planning and execution

Jump 4 — Rear-Riser Turns and Flares

- Rear-riser turns with brakes stowed and unstowed

- Rear-riser flare techniques

- Canopy control using rear risers

Jump 5 — Long Spot

- Exit at least 1.5 miles upwind of the main landing area

- Glide-path assessment and projected landing point

- Comparing glide performance using brakes and rear risers

- Alternate landing-area selection and landing priorities

Pre-Course Requirements

Candidates should:

- Have the skills and experience necessary to safely participate in supervised canopy training.

- Use a suitable, familiar parachute system.

- Review SIM Chapter 4-1.F and G, covering canopy-flight and landing emergencies.

- Review SIM Chapter 5-9, covering canopy piloting.

- Bring their USPA B-License Canopy Proficiency Card for documentation.

During the Course

- Candidates must:

- Complete five dedicated clear-and-pull canopy training jumps from at least 5,000 feet.

- Perform the required canopy discovery drills under the direct supervision of the course director.

- Demonstrate safe canopy handling, flight planning, altitude awareness, and landing judgment.

- Complete the required training documentation and proficiency-card sign-offs.

Reference: USPA B-License Canopy Proficiency Card, Form 25-05; USPA Skydiver's Information Manual, Chapters 4-1 and 5-9.