The Parachute Landing Assistant (PLA) Version 2 is a proven, laser-based training tool designed to reduce student landing injuries and accelerate the learning of correct flare height and timing. Years of field use and refinement have made the PLA Version2 the trusted standard in canopy flight safety equipment.

Using a precision LIDAR sensor system, the PLA audibly alerts pilots with two precise warning tones at preselected altitudes, guiding them to initiate and complete the flare sequence accurately—day or night.

Invented by Pat Nikitenko, a retired Navy SEAL who saw a critical need for safer landings, the PLA was engineered to help pilots master flare height, reduce injuries, and increase safety in training operations. As the premier canopy flight training provider to the military, Flight-1 is proud to partner with Plako LLC on its development, implementation, and training methods to bring this revolutionary tool to pilots worldwide.

The PLA MK2 continues to deliver reliable performance in training environments today, while the next-generation MK3 is currently in development and coming soon.