You're looking at a revolutionary canopy. As the 1960s merged into the 70s, trading up to a Paracommander was akin to downsizing to a 120.For those SA jumpers who came to skydiving on military surplus C9 canopies ( little more than umbrellas with a couple of holes cut in them) the advent of the PC was groundbreaking.
Here was a canopy that delivered remarkable accuracy, stand-up landings and the ability to jump in stronger winds.
To get an idea of what jumping a PC feels like, take at look at this recent footage from German round canopy enthusiast Michael Rast, who is helping keep the old rigs in the air today.
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Used to jump with the Sydney Parachute Group in the mid 60s. All the rigs were ex military [modified],Double Ls,Tu:s etc . Purchased a PC {Royal Blue]and a steerable reserve. Served me well for 300+ jumps. Jumped with a Army bod by the name of Steve Palmer who i believed had a fatal accident at Lower Light in 1972_73. Now pushing 70 and don't jump anymore but the memories are still fresh. cheers Gray Chandler. Now living in Adelaide.
I was jumpmaster for Steve Palmer on his fatal jump – March 12, 1972.
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