Exam 1 (B) Flashcards
What requires a OPREP-3 Report?
- Hospitalization,
- life threatening condition or death;
- 20% or more of jumpers off DZ,
- whether or not injury occurred.
What do the NO DROP signals look like
- VS 17 panels aligned in an X for mission cancellation,
- 2 horizontal lines for temporary closing.
CAN THE DZSO OPERATE IF THE MALFUNCTION NCO IS NOT PRESENT?
NO
WHEN IS THE ASSISTANT DZSO REQUIRED?
- MORE THAN 20s/2100m OF DROP ZONE,
- MULTIPLE A/C
What are the 8 DZ Selection factors
- Airdrop Airspeeds (Type A/C)
- Drop Altitude
- Type of Load (personnel or equipment)
- Method of Delivery (High Velocity, Low Velocity, Free Drop)
- Obstacles
- Access
- Adequate Approach and Departure Routes
- Size of the Drop Zone
What are the 8 DZ Selection factors
- Airdrop Airspeeds (Type A/C)
- Drop Altitude
- Type of Load (personnel or equipment)
- Method of Delivery (High Velocity, Low Velocity, Free Drop)
- Obstacles
- Access
- Adequate Approach and Departure Routes
- Size of the Drop Zone
What formula do you use to find DZ length?
D=RT
D=distance in meters,
R=aircraft speed in mps,
T=time in seconds
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What formula do you use to find the time required for the A/C to release its cargo.`
T=D/R
T= Time in seconds
D=Distance of DZ in meters
R= aircraft speed in mps
What formula do you use to find the time required for the A/C to release its cargo.`
T=D/R
T= Time in seconds
D=Distance of DZ in meters
R= aircraft speed in mps
What formula do you use to find the time required for the A/C to release its cargo.`
T=D/R
T= Time in seconds
D=Distance of DZ in meters
R= aircraft speed in mps
What formula do you use to find the time required for the A/C to release its cargo.`
T=D/R
T= Time in seconds
D=Distance of DZ in meters
R= aircraft speed in mps
What formula do you use to find the time required for the A/C to release its cargo.`
T=D/R
T= Time in seconds
D=Distance of DZ in meters
R= aircraft speed in mps
What are the minimum dimensions for a CARP personnel DZ?
549m X 549m (Single parachutist jumping from 1,000 ft AGL)
What is the Mean Effective Wind?
Average wind speed from ground level to drop altitude.
What are the inflation sizes in inches for the 10-gram and 30-gram PIBAL?
10 gram: 57 inches Day, 74 inches Night
30 gram: 75 inches Day, 94 inches Night
