Day 1 Flashcards
Arch thousand
Arch thousand, two thousand
(Move hands) three-five thousand
(Hold) six-seven thousand
Look thousand, pull thousand, check thousand
Controllability Check
Check canopy shape, spin, speed Look around for other jumpers Check altitude Release brakes, check straight flight Check right, right 90 Check left, left 90 Full stall Orient myself to the drop zone
Line twists!
I have line twists!
Separate risers, bicycle out
Hung slider!
I have a hung slider!
Look around for other jumpers
Check altitude
Release brakes, pump six times
Pilot chute over the nose!
I have pilot chute over the nose!
Continue controllability check, fly conservatively, land as normal
End cell closure!
I have end cell closure!
Look around for other jumpers
Check altitude
Release brakes, hold 90% for 4 seconds
Premature brake release!
I have premature brake release!
Look around for other jumpers
Check altitude
Release brakes, check straight flight
Broken steering line!
I have a broken steering line!
Release brakes, steer with rear risers
Unable to clear a brake!
I am unable to clear a brake!
Use both handa
Broken lines!
I have broken lines! Continue controllability check Fly conservatively Land 50% brakes PLF
Rips, holes and tears!
Can I see blue sky?
No!
Continue controllability check
Fly conservatively
Land 50% brakes
PLF
Hazardous landing!
Trees!
Steer away
Perform tree PLF
Hazardous landing!
Water!
Steer away Steer to the nearest shore Loosen waist strap Disconnect chest strap Perform water PLF
Hazardous landing!
Buildings!
Steer away
Perform building PLF
Hazardous landing!
Power lines!
Steer away
Throw ripcord
Perform power line PLF
