Emergency procedures Flashcards

1
Q

Collisions on exit

A
Arch
Gently push off with open hands- do not grab anything
Maintain stability
Maintain altitude awareness
Check handles and equipment 
Continue the freefall as planned
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2
Q

Spinning

A

Relax
Arch
Check hands and feet
Counter spin by turning in opposite direction
Maintain altitude awareness
If spinning out of control and unable to maintain altitude awareness, wave off and pull

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3
Q

Tumbling

A
Relax
Arch 
Check hands and feet
Maintain altitude awareness
If tumbling out of control and unable to maintain altitude awareness, wave off and pull
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4
Q

Entering a cloud or loss of visibility

A

Stop all movement
Maintain heading
Maintain altitude awareness
Pull at prescribed altitude even if you are still in the cloud

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5
Q

Lost or loose goggles

A

Make one attempt to replace them
If unsuccessful squint eyes and continue free fall as planned
If unable to maintain altitude awareness wave off and pull

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6
Q

Altimeter failure / Lost altimeter

A

Tap altimeter wrist to signal problem to instructor
instructor will show you his altimeter and instruct you when to pull
If you are alone in free fall and unable to maintain altitude awareness, wave off and pull

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7
Q

What are pull priorities

A

PULL

NEVER SACRIFICE ALTITUDE FOR STABILITY

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8
Q

How many attempts should you make to clear a malfunction ?

A

TWO

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