CAPS info

Question 1

5 examples of when CAPS activation is appropriate:

Answer 1

1. Mid-Air Collision
2. Structural Failure
3. Loss of Control
4. Landing in Inhospitable Terrain
5. Pilot Incapacitation

Question 2

Expected loss of altitude during deployment is approximately ___’ and no more than __Gs from deceleration.

Answer 2

10’ drop from stabilized deployment and no more than 3 G’s from deceleration

Question 3

Emergency body landing positioning:

Answer 3

1. Seat belts/harness tightened
2. Hands in lap
3. Clasp one hand tightly around opposite wrist
4. Erect upper torso along seat back

Question 4

After the aircraft has landed:

Answer 4

Evacuate and move upwind

Question 5

If doors are jammed on impact, what tool can be used to get out?

Answer 5

Emergency egress hammer, located in console between front seats!

Question 6

When activating CAPS, a chin-up type pull works best, and up to __ lbs of force or greater may be required.

Answer 6

45lbs

Question 7

After deployment, it takes approximately __ seconds for the parachute to begin inflating, and __ seconds for the rear riser snub line to be cut

Answer 7

2 seconds

8 seconds

Question 8

Descent rate after CAPS deployment is expected to be less than ____fpm

Answer 8

1,500 fpm