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PD Navigator Student Main Canopy
The Performance Designs Navigator is a forgiving 9-cell student main canopy for training, novice progression, and drop zone fleets.
Choose it when the priority is predictable openings, easy handling, durability, and tolerance of common student mistakes — not speed, dive, or aggressive downsizing.
Pick a standard stock canopy, use a discounted clearance option when available, or design a custom Navigator in official PD colours.
Student training canopy
200-300 sq ft
9-cell platform
Dacron for student use
Performance Designs Navigator
What customers need to know
The Navigator is best for student programs, novice jumpers, conservative pilots, DZ/rental fleets, and demo jumps where a forgiving canopy matters more than sporty performance.
PD built the Navigator to be forgiving of common student errors, especially imperfect body position on deployment and early or late flare timing. It is meant to help pilots learn clean patterns and landings with predictable behaviour.
- Sizes
- 200, 220, 240, 260, 280, and 300 sq ft
- Construction
- 9-cell canopy using a combination of zero-porosity and low-porosity fabric
- Lines
- PD recommends Dacron lines for student use; Microline is not the student-training choice
- Not for
- Jumpers looking for a high-performance, downsizing, swooping, or aggressive sport canopy
Choose stock when the right size is available and you want faster delivery. Choose clearance when your size is available at a discount. Choose custom when you want specific colours or no suitable stock canopy is listed.
Custom PD Navigator designer
Design a custom Navigator online
Use the designer when stock does not match the size or colours you want. Choose the size, apply official PD colours, preview the 3D model, save the design, and send it with your order.
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Sizing check
Choose the size for the training job
The Navigator is usually bought for training, student rigs, DZ fleets, or very conservative progression. Choose size from real exit weight, training plan, DZ rules, and container fit — not only because a size happens to be in stock.
Use PD's official chart and documents as the reference, then have the final choice confirmed by the instructor, canopy coach, rigger, or drop zone responsible for the setup.
Official PD Navigator DocumentsBuying for a school or student rig? Send us the intended exit-weight range and container details before ordering if you want a quick sizing check.
In-stock PD Navigator canopies
Check available PD Navigator stock
Choose an available Navigator from the stock list if you want faster delivery. Clearance canopies are discounted when available.
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Navigator questions
PD Navigator FAQ
Quick answers for choosing the Navigator: use case, personal-canopy fit, size, line choice, stock/custom/clearance, delivery, container fit, and official PD documents.
What is the PD Navigator built for?
The Navigator is Performance Designs' student main canopy. It is built for training, novice progression, DZ/rental fleets, and conservative flying where predictable behaviour matters more than sporty performance.
Who should choose the Navigator?
Choose the Navigator if you need a forgiving canopy for students, newer jumpers, a school/rental rig, or a demo setup where docile handling and durability are the priority.
Is the Navigator a good first personal canopy?
It can be, if your instructor wants you on a very forgiving, conservative wing. If you want a long-term everyday sport canopy after student status, ask before ordering — a normal sport main may make more sense.
What sizes does the PD Navigator come in?
The SkydiveShop Navigator variants cover 200, 220, 240, 260, 280, and 300 sq ft.
How should I choose the right size?
Start with real exit weight and PD's Navigator chart, then confirm the size with the instructor, canopy coach, rigger, or DZ responsible for the rig. For student equipment, the training plan and local rules matter as much as the number on the label.
Should I choose Dacron or Microline?
For student and training use, Dacron is the normal choice and PD recommends it for student use. PD notes Microline is not recommended for student use, so contact us before ordering if you need a non-standard line setup.
Should I buy stock, clearance, or custom?
Buy stock if the correct size is available and speed matters. Choose clearance if your size is available at a discount. Choose custom if you need a specific colour layout or no suitable stock canopy is listed.
How fast can a PD Navigator ship?
European stock canopies usually deliver in about 1-2 weeks. U.S. stock canopies usually take around 2-3 weeks depending on availability, shipping route, and customs. A custom Navigator is made to order; current production time is 12-18 weeks.
Will the Navigator fit my container?
Container fit depends on canopy size, reserve, container model, and packing reality. Use PD's size comparison chart as a reference, then confirm with your container manufacturer or rigger before ordering.
Where can I read the official Navigator documents?
PD keeps the order form, owner manual, line trim chart, trim measuring guide, stock list, and custom design links on the official PD Navigator product page. Use those documents for technical setup decisions and have the final training setup confirmed by your instructor, rigger, or canopy coach.
