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One key difference between skydiving and BASE jumping is the skydiving equipment. In skydiving, there are two <anchor>parachutes</anchor> within the skydiving rig – a main parachute and a “back-up” parachute (reserve) that is carefully packed in a sophisticated and precise skydiving container. The rig often contains a high-tech computer called an Automatic Activation Device (AAD) which will automatically deploy the reserve parachute if the main parachute isn’t manually deployed before certain altitudes and speeds are met. All skydiving gear is regulated under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the reserve parachute is required to be properly maintained by FAA-certified riggers every 180 days.
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# How Does a Parachute Work?

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If you’re curious about skydiving at all, you’ve probably asked yourself: **How does a parachute work?** As [Wisconsin’s premier skydiving dropzone](http://blog/the-best-skydiving-experience-in-the-midwest/), we are daily and intimately involved with these rectangular pieces of fabric called parachutes – so let us explain.

### How Do Parachutes Work?

A parachute works by forcing air into the front of it and creating a structured ‘wing’ under which the canopy pilot can fly. Parachutes are controlled by pulling down on steering lines which change the shape of the wing, cause it to turn, or to increase or decrease its rate of descent.

Modern skydiving parachutes are rectangular in shape – very different from [the round parachutes of old](https://www.longislandskydiving.com/about-skydiving-long-island/articles/what-parachute-types-are-there/). The change in shape has given skydivers much more control over their parachutes. Today, they can turn their canopies, change the rate of descent, flatten their glide, and make parachute landings more accurate than ever.

### **How Parachutes Fly**

Parachutes are ‘semi-rigid wings’. This means that while flying, they are pretty much solid. In fact, they are so firm, skydivers are able to bump their parachutes against each other. In a discipline called CRW, or [canopy relative work,](https://www.dropzone.com/articles/disciplines/canopy-relative-work-r42/) they are even able to walk over the top of a canopy.

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If you look at a parachute from the front, you can see it is made up if either seven or nine ‘cells’. Essentially, the full parachute is a series of separate chambers – all of which catch air and work together to make the full wing.

The front of each ‘cell’ is open and this is where the air enters. As the parachute is flying forward, air is rammed in through the front and caught inside the cells, giving the parachute its shape. Modern parachutes are also referred to as [‘ram air parachutes](http://tenrandomfacts.com/ram-air-parachute/)‘ for this reason.

### **How Parachutes Open**

The first step to successfully piloting a parachute is to have it open properly in the first place.

Parachutes are packed into their containers so the cells are pointing forward. As the parachute deploys, air is allowed to rush in immediately. Slight variances in the way the parachute is packed can result in off-heading openings, but the design of the parachute means it will always fly front-first.

![How a parachute works](https://wisconsinskydivingcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/44374052490_298ea8ddc1_k-960x720.jpg)A tandem parachute begins its opening sequence.

### **How Parachutes Turn**

Parachutes are connected to their containers by lines. These are essentially super-strong strings, attached at various points across the parachute’s underside.

The steering lines are situated to the back of the parachute. They have ‘toggles’ attached to them, giving the skydiver handles on which to hold for ease of control. Their purpose is to allow the skydiver to pull down on one – or both – sides to make the parachute turn. Drawing on the right steering toggle makes the parachute turn right. Tugging on the left makes it turn left. Pulling both toggles at the same time forces the canopy to slow its rate of descent by flattening out.

![A tandem student laughs while midair flying under a parachute with her instructor. ](https://wisconsinskydivingcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/31887954227_61873e3437_z-320x240.jpg)Under the direction of the tandem instructor, a tandem student pulls down on the left steering toggle to fly left.

### **How Parachutes Descend**

The inherent design of the parachute allows it to descend at a [manageable speed](/blog/how-fast-do-you-fall-when-skydiving/). Skydivers often talk about the experience of flying a parachute as a calm glide through the air – making the under-canopy part of a skydive a very relaxing experience.

![How does a parachute work?](https://wisconsinskydivingcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/45914319965_9d373804fc_h-960x800.jpg)A skydiver sets up his approach for landing.

That is, of course, assuming we’re not doing anything to change the actual flight characteristic. When a skydiver uses the toggles to pull down on the steering lines and turn, the parachute automatically descends a little faster. More advanced parachute pilots use a technique called [‘swooping’](https://skydiveparacletexp.com/2017/11/27/swooping-skydiving-know/) which increases their rate of descent and creates a swooshing sound as they come in to land.

### **How Parachutes Land**

When the skydiver comes into the landing, they use the steering toggles to slow the parachute’s descent to a minimum, facilitating a soft touch down.

![A skydiver with an open parachute about to land in a large grassy area. ](https://wisconsinskydivingcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/39863875243_f9b83508f4_k-960x1086.jpg)A skydiver pulls down on both steering toggles to slow the speed of the parachute for a gentle landing. This technique is known as flaring.

To do this, the skydiver pulls down on both steering toggles at once, in a controlled yet assertive maneuver called ‘flaring’. This motion depresses the back of the parachute, causing it to flatten out and reducing its descent rate. For [experienced skydivers](/learn-to-skydive/), touch down is usually a gentle step forward, and the parachute then collapses to the ground as the air stops rushing into it.

### **Reserve parachutes**

All skydivers jump with two parachutes – a main and a reserve. The reason is obviously safety-driven – the main parachute may work 999 times out of 1,000, but there is still a chance of things not going to plan. A user error during the packing process might be the cause or a problem with the parachute itself.

Wisconsin Skydiving Center, of course, [takes all precautions to avoid any issues.](/who-we-are/core-values/) Generally-speaking though – by jumping with two parachutes, solo and [tandem skydivers](/blog/what-is-tandem-skydiving/) are always backup-positive.

### **Parachute Packing**

[Parachute packing](https://wnyskydiving.com/blog/how-to-pack-a-parachute/) is an essential skill for experienced skydivers. Becoming a certified parachute packer is part of the skydiving license process. Only certified parachute packers are able to pack parachutes for themselves and others. Packing the reserve parachute is a slightly different and longer process, and due to the life-saving function, it [can only be packed by an FAA-certified parachute rigger](https://www.skydivelongisland.com/about/articles/who-packed-your-parachute-today/). Wisconsin Skydiving Center will professionally pack parachutes for you and, of course, it is included in the [price of your skydive](/skydiving-prices/).

![A young lady packing her parachute and preparing for a skydive in the hangar at Wisconsin Skydiving Center](https://wisconsinskydivingcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/47751217582_0b980b15f2_k-960x720.jpg)An experienced skydiver at Wisconsin Skydiving Center packs her parachute.

### **It’s All About Safety**

The advancements in parachute design, material, and technology is all for making skydiving as safe as it can be. You’ll be happy to know, it’s one of the safest sports around! The industry takes this very seriously and [the safety records speak for themselves](/blog/is-skydiving-safe/).

And this, dear future skydiver, is how a parachute works. Pretty cool, right?

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