JL103 Parachuting Equipment and Procedures

Question 0

Parachute Automatic Deployment
occurs immediately at ____
slower at intermediate altitudes _____ to ____
delayed deployment for high ultitude until aircrew descends between ____ and ____

Answer 0

8000 low altitude
8000-15000 intermediate altitude
14000-18000 high altitude

Question 1

______ Parachute
Inflated Diameter
number of gores (panels)

Answer 1

GQ-5000 multi-colored parachute
21 ft inflated
20 gore panels

Question 2

Below 8,000 MLS the headbox deployment unit fires approximately ____ to ____ after initiation of the ejection sequence.

Answer 2

1.24 to 1.161 seconds

Question 3

between 8000 and 15000 MSL the time delay unit prevents initiation of the headbox deployment unit until the G load on the seat has dropped to below ____G

Answer 3

3.4Gs

Question 4

At high altitude, what altitude will the seat disconnect and parachute deploy?

Answer 4

15,000 MSL +/-1,000

Question 5

Full extraction of the parachute from the headbox is accomplished in less than ____ seconds

Answer 5

0.5 seconds

Question 6

manual override (MOR) handle can be used if separation is desired above ____ MSL

Answer 6

15,000 MSL

Question 7

What are the two phases of parachuting

Answer 7

Descent and Landing

Question 8

During descent, the aircrew must focus on ____ ____and ____ ____ ____
During landing, the aircrew focus must be on ____, ____, and ____

Answer 8

canopy control and landing area orientation

configuration, orientation in the wind, and body position for the parachute landing fall (PLF)

Question 9

Descent Checklist

Answer 9

Canopy - Check
Visor - UP
Mask - Discard
Seat Kit - As appropriate
LPUs - As appropriate
LeMoigne slots - Pull

Question 10

The GQ-5000 canopy was tested to load factors up to and including ____ Gs without damage

Answer 10

29 Gs

Question 11

Canopy Malfunctions (5)

Answer 11

• Line Over (suspension lines over the apex, grab risers on one side, pull sharply and release)
• Partial Inversion (less severe line over, same procedure)
• Streamer (grasp risers, pull and shake hem open)
• Twisted Risers (pull risers apart while pedaling feet)
• Broken Suspension Lines and Blown Panels (no corrective action, prepare for hard landing)

Question 12

Parachute Control
open the Le-Moigne slots by tugging firmly (____ pounds pull pressure) on the ___ steering togles
the parachute is capable of turn rates of ___ degrees per second

Answer 12

15-25 pounds, red steering toggles

20 degrees per second

Question 13

PLF Checklist

Answer 13

• Knees Bent
• feet Together and Toes Pointed
• Eyes on Horizon
• Arms Up and Hands on Quick Releases
• Points of Contact
  
  1. Balls of feet
  2. Side of calf
  3. Side of thigh
  4. Side of buttocks
  5. Shoulder blade

Question 14

Normal Landing Procedures

Answer 14

Steer the canopy into the wind
discard the oxygen mask
lower the SSK
assume correct body position
avoid radical maneuvering below 200' AGL

Question 15

Which landings should you jettison the SSK?

Answer 15

Tree Landing

Power Line Landing

Question 16

What should you do in the event you are being dragged face down on land?

Answer 16

Rach high on the risers and turn over on your back. Keep your head up, legs apart, and heels dragging. Slide your hands down to the quick releases and actuate both at the same time. Do not attempt to stand up.

Question 17

To actuate frost fittings, _____ and/or _____ the releases together, sliding the levers toward each other

Answer 17

squeeze and/or pinch

Question 18

What color is the LPU-9/P

Answer 18

Sea Blue and/or Green

Question 19

What are the 5 points of contact during a PLF landing?

Answer 19

Balls of feet
Side of calf
Side of thigh
Side of buttocks
Shoulder blade