B-License Flashcards
Why does the reference for what what equipment and techniques might be considered conservative or aggressive vary?
It depends on experience, canopy size, and canopy design.
In reference to canopy piloting, what does the term “Advanced” refer to?
Practices that combine equipment & control techniques to increase landing & decent speed.
What canopies are generally referred to as “advanced equipment”?
230 Sq ft/1.1+
190-229sqft/1.0+
150-189/0.9+
Smaller than 150
Rather than considered routine, what should each progressive step in downsizing, technique, and canopy design be considered?
A conscious decision
What landing maneuvers should a jumper be familiar and comfortable with before downsizing?
Landing full flare, Flare from slow braked flight, consistent soft landing within 32 feet, begin to flare to 10deg back to wings level
What are the recommended downsizing increments?
+230sq’ 30sq’ / 229sq’ 20sq’ / 149-120 15sq’ / -120 smaller
What additional maneuvers should jumpers be familiar with downsizing?
induced speed landing approaches and braked landing approaches
Jumpers should explore only one new design element until completing and becoming comfortable with all the recommended maneuvers. Design increments (one design characteristic at a time at the same square footage before downsizing) include:
A) tapered or elliptical platform
B) cross bracing or other airfoil flattening.
C) mods including additional in flight procedures.
What are two ways to separate canopy pilots practicing performance maneuvers away from other jumpers on approach?
Exit altitude and landing areas.
What are some of the advantages to using a smaller canopy?
More comfortable and compact, easier to land, greater versatility in high winds
What are some of the specialized activities in skydiving that require exclusive equipment?
A) accuracy B) canopy formation C) Competition formation D) large formations E) wing suits F) Camera G) high performance landing H) swooping
When selecting equipment, what should all jumpers do?
A) Set goals
B) Best equipment per needs
C) learn how to use equipment
D) use within limits
What are some of the ways a smaller canopy will react compared to a larger canopy of the same design and wing loading?
A) quicker turns
B) quicker flare
C) quicker pendulum action
True or False: Glide angles changes with wing loading.
False
True or False: Most jumpers need to downsize in order to get more performance out of their parachute.
False
