What occurs if a canopy is controlled too deeply in the brakes?

When a canopy is controlled too deeply in the brakes, it begins to stall. When the controls (brakes) are pulled too far down, the airflow over the canopy can become disturbed, leading to a loss of lift and control. This situation creates a significant risk of stalling, where the canopy's ability to maintain lift is compromised. In this state, the canopy may begin to drop rapidly, affecting the stability and safety of the descent.

In contrast, while some might think pulling down the brakes could cause the canopy to gain altitude, that is inaccurate; it would not gain altitude but rather lose it due to the stall. Similarly, while one might assume that a deep brake setting would result in a steady descent, in reality, it leads to an unstable and uncontrolled descent instead. This highlights the importance of maintaining proper brake input to ensure safe canopy control during the landing phase.