Airdrop Flashcards
What is the type of AirDrop that utilizes a parachute to slow the rate of descent?
Low velocity
Wich type of AirDrop is employed in delivering platform loads from the aircraft at various altitudes?
Low velocity
Which type of AirDrop uses a stabilizing parachute?
High velocity
What are the max dimensions of the door bundle?
48 L x 30 W x 66 H
When approching the dz during a gravity drop the ac is flown with a _____?
Nose up altitude
What does method of AirDrop refer to?
The Way the load exits
CDS procedures are used for _____.
Gravity drops
High altitude airdrops usually occour above ____ feet.
3000
Which type of airdrop uses honeycomb to absorb the shock on landing?
High velocity
Which type of airdrop is employed when dropping certain non-fragile items of supplies?
Free drop
What determines the type and number of parachutes used in low velocity airdrop?
The Weight of the load
What are the two different personnel airdrops?
Static Line and free fall
What method of airdrop is used when the load is rigged on an airdrop platform?
Extraction drop
What is the maximum door bundle Weight?
500 lbs
