The heavy landings that could result from jumping 28ft. round canopies made landing technique an important part of early parachute training.
The Centre Instructors scoured the world for better landing techniques but found that the military method taught in England, Australia and the United States to be the best available.
For a variety of reasons, direction of travel could change close to the ground and so very little time could be available to be set up in the most advantageous position to control the landing shock by spreading it over as much of your body as possible.
The Centre enjoyed a low injury rate in comparison with the statistical average and in those days parachuting injuries were predominantly suffered on botched landings. When Colin Holt took over as Chief Instructor, he increased the already stiff regime on landing practice and developed new techniques in teaching this important skill.