Once upon a time, there was a young skydiver named Max. Max loved nothing more than jumping out of planes and soaring through the air. He knew all about air pressure, lift, thrust, altitude, and the different parts of his skydiving gear.

One day, Max decided to try a new type of skydiving called thermal skydiving. This meant that he would use the warm currents of air to stay up in the sky for as long as possible.

Max climbed into his plane and took off into the sky. He reached the perfect altitude and jumped out of the plane. As he fell, he spread his arms and legs to feel the rush of air all around him. He looked for the warm currents, or thermals, and soon found one. He used the lift from the thermal to stay up in the air longer and longer.

But eventually, the thermal started to dissipate and Max started to fall faster and faster. He deployed his canopy, which slowed his descent and allowed him to control his fall. He looked around for another thermal, but couldn't find one. So, he decided to enjoy the rest of his free-fall.

Just before he was about to hit the ground, Max pulled his drogue, a small parachute that helps to stabilize his fall. Then he deployed his main canopy, and he gently floated down to the ground.

Max had an amazing time skydiving and was proud of himself for using his knowledge of air pressure, lift, thrust, altitude, and his gear to have a safe and exciting skydiving experience.

The end.

Reflections

1. What is thermal skydiving?
2. What does Max do to stay up in the sky for longer?
3. What does Max use to slow down his descent before landing?
4. What did Max have to know about air pressure, lift, and thrust before going skydiving?
5. Why was Max proud of himself after his skydiving adventure?