How a Parachute Actually Opens: The Split-Second Physics of Canopy Deployment
Inside the Split-Second Transformation from Freefall to Flight At roughly 120 mph in stable freefall, the air feels loud, forceful, and continuous. Then the parachute deployment sequence begins, and within a few seconds that powerful rush changes into a controlled canopy ride. The transition is one of the most carefully engineered moments in skydiving. Understanding […]
