Wingload Calculator
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kg
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Wingload scale
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STUDENT
INTERMEDIATE
ADVANCED
EXPERT
0
0.5
1.0
1.4
1.7
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
The colored categories are a visual training aid based on the ranges defined for this Sequence calculator.
Wing loading alone does not determine whether a canopy is appropriate for a jumper.
Wingload formula
WingLoad =
(My Weight + Gear Weight) × 2.2
Canopy Size
USPA Minimum Canopy Size Recommendations
Exit weight shown in kilograms.
| NUMBER OF JUMPS | EXIT WEIGHT · KG | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Table values reproduce the minimum-canopy-size recommendation chart shown in USPA SIM Chapter 4-3 B.
Canopy sizes are in square feet. Always follow current USPA guidance, local drop-zone rules,
manufacturer guidance, and qualified instructor recommendations.