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Navigator by PD
The student canopy built for confidence and progression
Product Description
The Navigator is a dependable platform designed specifically for student and novice canopy pilots. It delivers forgiving handling, excellent durability, and simplified packing routines. Ideal for jumpers who are building their skills, the Navigator accommodates typical mistakes — such as incorrect body position at deployment or mistimed flaring — while offering performance typically reserved for more advanced wings.
Designed to support dropzones and training programs, this canopy ensures a smoother learning curve and greater long-term value thanks to its robust construction and forgiving flight characteristics.
Key Features
9-cell main canopy tailored for student use
Combination of zero-porosity (ZP) and low-porosity fabrics for durability and consistent flight
Lines designed for training setups (Dacron recommended)
Easy to pack and maintain
Forgiving of student common errors like early/late flare and deployment body position
Ideal for student training, novice jumpers, and demo flights with extra weight
Specifications
Sizes available: 200, 220, 240, 260, 280, 300 sq ft
Cells: 9
Material: ZP top skin and low-porosity bottom skin
Recommended lines: Dacron for training use (optional higher performance lines for advanced users)
Price: USD 2,600 (standard)
Why Choose the Navigator
If you run a skydiving school, dropzone rental fleet, or are advancing from beginner to intermediate canopy flying, the Navigator offers the ideal balance of safety, reliability and progression-friendly performance. It’s built to last, easy to maintain, and trustworthy under training conditions.
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Navigator Wing Loading Chart
| CANOPY MODEL | AREA (SQ.FT) | MIN EXT WT. | STUDENT* | NOVICE | INTERMEDIATE* | ADVANCED* | EXPERT* | MAX* | SPAN (FT.) | CHORD (FT.) | ASPECT RATIO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIGATOR - 200 | 200 | VLC | 140 (64) | 160 (73) | 200 (91) | 240 (109) | 240 (109) | 240 (109) | 22.45 | 9.17/8.05 | 2.52:1 |
| NAVIGATOR - 220 | 220 | VLC | 176 (80) | 187 (85) | 220 (100) | 264 (120) | 264 (120) | 264 (120) | 23.55 | 9.61/8.44 | 2.52:1 |
| NAVIGATOR - 240 | 240 | VLC | 216 (98) | 216 (98) | 240 (109) | 288 (131) | 288 (131) | 288 (131) | 24.59 | 10.04/8.82 | 2.52:1 |
| NAVIGATOR - 260 | 260 | VLC | 255 (116) | 255 (116) | 280 (127) | 336 (153) | 336 (153) | 336 (153) | 25.60 | 10.45/9.18 | 2.52:1 |
| NAVIGATOR - 280 | 280 | VLC | 270 (123) | 270 (123) | 300 (136) | 336 (153) | 336 (153) | 336 (153) | 26.56 | 10.85/9.52 | 2.52:1 |
| NAVIGATOR - 300 | 300 | VLC | 290 (132) | 290 (132) | 320 (145) | 350 (159) | 350 (159) | 350 (159) | 27.50 | 11.3/10.0 | 2.52:1 |
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