LANDING_EMERGENCIES_PROCEDURES Flashcards
1
Q
Tree Landings
A
- Avoid
- Jettison PDB (if lowered)
- Keep goggles and o2 mask on
- Turn into wind and attempt to land between small or sparse trees
- In dense trees attempt to “cap” your canopy on top of trees
- Rotate hands and arms in front of your face as you make contact with trees
- Prepare to conduct a PLF
- If suspended, signal for assistance
2
Q
Water Landings
A
- Avoid
- Land near shore
- Jettison CE and O2 mask
- Unhook RSL, unfasten chest and waist band
- Land into the wind, flare, PLF
- As you enter the water release leg strap ejector snap and arch out of the harness, swim away from harness and parachute
- If you are being dragged, pull red cutaway pillow
- If trapped under canopy, follow seam to edge, or create an air pocket
3
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Wire Landings
A
- If you have the time to do the following, you have time to turn and avoid the wires! Do not land in wires!
- Do not fly over wires at an altitude below 1,000’ AGL
- Any landing to include a downwind landing is preferred to a wire landing
- Jettison rucksack
- Turn off O2 if used
- Disconnect RSL
- Attempt to fly parallel to wires in an attempt to pass through the wires
- Prepare for a PLF
- If contact w/ the ground is made cutaway and move away quickly
- If suspended, remain motionless until power is cut off
- Don’t let anyone touch you and do not cutaway (this may complete the circuit!!!)
4
Q
High Wind Landings
A
- Upon contact with the ground
- Release one toggle
- Pull the control line of the other toggle hand over hand until the canopy collapses
- Pivot in the direction of the pulled toggle
- Run around to the top of canopy and attempt to contain the tail of the canopy
5
Q
Recover From A Drag
A
- Release one toggle
- Pull the other hand over hand until the canopy stops
- If unsuccessful: disconnect the RSL, pull red cutaway pillow (do not complete cutaway procedures)
6
Q
Dust Devils Under Canopy
A
• Stay alert under canopy for signs of swirling or erratic wind conditions
• DZSO may use red smoke
• Avoid by maneuvering away under canopy
• Even a downwind landing is preferred to flying into a dust devil
• If unable to avoid:
o Go to full flight, be prepared to conduct 12-24” cobra strike
o As you approach the ground flare canopy fully and be prepared to conduct a PLF
7
Q
Dust Devils On The Ground
A
- Contain your canopy
- If you are unable to gain control your canopy, disconnect your RSL and pull red cutaway Pillow (do not complete cutaway procedures)