Author name: John LeBlanc

John LeBlanc is vice-president of Performance Designs, Inc. He directs the management team in top level operational functions throughout the company to design, manufacture, and service parachute systems sold through a worldwide network of independent dealers. Under his and PD's founder Bill Coe hands the company thrived, yielding cutting-edge developments such as microline, cross-bracing and zero porosity fabric, all of which endure as standards in today’s parachute industry.

Advanced Wing Loading Concepts

Experienced Skydiver, Gear, New Skydiver, Skills / By John LeBlanc

Test your understanding about canopy wing loading…

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5 Wing Loading Misconceptions

Experienced Skydiver, Gear, New Skydiver, Skills / By John LeBlanc

Wing Loading, its effects and mistaken beliefs…

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Wing Loading and High Performance

Experienced Skydiver, New Skydiver, Skills, Staying Alive / By John LeBlanc

John LeBlanc explains the effects of changing wing loading…

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Wing Loading and Turns

Experienced Skydiver, New Skydiver, Skills, Staying Alive / By John LeBlanc

How does wing loading affect altitude loss in a turn?

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