Emergency procedures Flashcards
Collisions on exit
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
Spinning
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
Tumbling
Relax Arch Check hands and feet Maintain altitude awareness If tumbling out of control and unable to maintain altitude awareness, wave off and pull
Entering a cloud or loss of visibility
Stop all movement
Maintain heading
Maintain altitude awareness
Pull at prescribed altitude even if you are still in the cloud
Lost or loose goggles
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
Altimeter failure / Lost altimeter
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
What are pull priorities
PULL
NEVER SACRIFICE ALTITUDE FOR STABILITY
How many attempts should you make to clear a malfunction ?
TWO