PD Navigator: Where Student Pilots Learn to Fly
Life is like a plane full of new students: unpredictable! But the Performance Designs Navigator makes student flying remarkably predictable. This 9-cell student canopy is incredibly forgiving of common student errors—namely flare timing and improper body position on deployment—while providing stable, confidence-building flight characteristics.
Key Features:
- 9-Cell Student-Specific Design: Engineered for learning pilots
- Extremely Forgiving: Handles student errors with grace
- Soft, Reliable Openings: Consistent deployments build confidence
- Progressive Handling: Intuitive response for learning proper technique
- Available Sizes: 220-280 sq ft | Recommended Wing Loading: 0.8-1.1
Who Should Use the Navigator: Perfect for AFF students learning to fly, dropzones seeking reliable student equipment, novice jumpers building canopy skills, or any pilot needing a forgiving, predictable canopy for confidence building.
What Makes the Navigator Special: Students make predictable mistakes—poor flare timing, bad body position, late reactions. The Navigator is specifically designed to forgive these errors while providing feedback that helps students learn proper technique. It’s incredibly forgiving while still being responsive enough to teach good habits.
Flight Characteristics: Soft, on-heading openings that forgive poor body position. Extremely stable flight with high pendulum stability. Progressive, predictable handling—no surprises. Forgiving flare timing with wide recovery window. Flat glide helps students make the landing area.
The student canopy that turns nervous beginners into confident pilots. Forgiving by design, confidence-building by nature.
Use the link below to design your own or pick a stock canopy. You can share the design in the form below:
After you submit the ‘request a quote form’ we’ll contact you for more information. If you need any advice please send contact us!
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