The Parachute Manual: A Technical Treatise on Aerodynamic Decelerators [Paperback]

Dan Poynter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1984

The Parachute Manual, A Technical Treatise on Aerodynamic Decelerators by Dan Poynter covers everything there is to know about the parachute: packing, rigging, alterations, design, repairs, materials, regulations, manufacture, specifications, loft layout, rigging tools, all the personnel parachute assemblies and parts with change notices and much, much more. The Manual, known as the Bible to parachute riggers everywhere, is in use by all branches of the US Armed Services, the Forest Service and many foreign governments. Now two volumes are available as a set.

The Parachute Manual, Volume I, by Dan Poynter. Covers all parachutes through 1984 plus historical information, "round" canopies and US military parachutes.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The Parachute Manual has already established itself as the ultimate authority on parachute equipment. It is certainly the rigger's Bible. I make no apology for repeating that I believe every club ought to have a copy and that all club members be encouraged to devour its contents." -- British Sport Parachutist magazine

From the Publisher

"Here is an outstanding and exhaustive study of ram-air parachutes."

- Theo Knacke, renowned parachute designer "When it comes to parachute rigging and repair, this book is the Bible."

- Sandy Reid, Rigging Innovations --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 591 pages
• Publisher: Para Pub; 3rd Revised edition (May 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0915516357
• ISBN-13: 978-0915516353
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.6 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,586,714 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dan Poynter is an author of more than 100 books, has been a publisher since 1969 and is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP).

He is an evangelist for books, an ombudsman for authors, an advocate for publishers and the godfather to thousands of successfully-published books.

His seminars have been featured on CNN, his books have been pictured in The Wall Street Journal and his story has been told in US News & World Report.
The media come to Dan because he is the leading authority on book publishing.

Dan travels more than 4,000 miles each week to share, inspire and empower writers, publishers and professional speakers through keynotes and seminars.

Dan was prompted to write The Self-Publishing Manual because so many publishers wanted to know his secret to selling so many books. Dan is one of the publishing industry's most energetic, experienced and respected leaders. He lives in Santa Barbara.

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As an author and a publisher, Dan Poynter sometimes reviews books that will be useful to others. He does not review books he can't recommend with a full five stars. He reviews books about his loves: book writing, book publishing, book promotion, parachute equipment, skydiving and (occasionally) business.