Airdrop azimuth control system

A method of using a parachute system, the method comprising:

• coupling an azimuth control device to at least one of a payload support or a payload, wherein the azimuth control device includes a first side facing fluid jet device configured to emit a first thrust producing fluid stream in a first direction to operably impart a yaw rotation to the payload in order to adjust an azimuth of the payload, and the azimuth control device further includes a second side facing fluid jet device configured to emit a second thrust producing fluid stream in a second direction opposite the first direction;
• deploying the payload from an aircraft;
• deploying a parachute coupled to the payload support;
• and
• operating the azimuth control device to adjust the azimuth of the payload during descent of the payload beneath the parachute.

A parachute system comprising:

• a parachute;
• a payload support configured to operably support a payload below the parachute;
• an interface between the parachute and the payload, the interface including a first textile sling extending from a first clevis/shackle toward the parachute and a second textile sling extending from a second clevis/shackle toward the payload support, the first clevis/shackle defines a first opening facing a first direction substantially perpendicular to a first direction of tension of the first textile sling, the second clevis/shackle defines a second opening facing a second direction substantially perpendicular to a second direction of tension of the second textile sling, the second clevis/shackle is configured to rotate with respect to the first clevis/shackle, and the second clevis/shackle extends through the first opening of the first clevis/shackle;
• and an azimuth control device mounted to at least one of the payload support or the payload.