Tandem Emergency Procedures Flashcards
Situations that may occur between exit and drogue/reserve deployment
Broken or nonfunctional primary control lines
Pull Cutaway
Ensure release of main risers
Pull Reserve
*Instructions intended for Sigma main canopies
Broken or nonfunctional secondary control lines
Check if canopy can be controlled and landed
If not,
Pull Cutaway
Ensure release of main risers
Pull Reserve
*Instructions intended for Sigma main canopies
Broken suspension lines
Check if canopy can be controlled and landed If not, Pull Cutaway Ensure release of main risers Pull Reserve
Canopy fabric damage
Check if canopy can be controlled and landed If not, Pull Cutaway Ensure release of main risers Pull Reserve
Collapsed drogue in-tow during main deployment
Release the RSL
Pull Cutaway
Ensure release of main risers
Pull Reserve
Container open before the drogue has been deployed
Deploy the drogue
expect main canopy opening
Container open but the drogue cannot be deployed
Release the RSL
Pull the breakaway handle
Ensure full release of the main risers
Pull the reserve handle
*D-Bag no longer in the main tray, bottom flap may not be in its usual position and drogue handle hard to find
Cutaway procedure
If time and altitude permit: Capture legs of student Request that student: Arches, Head Back, Hands on Harness
Drogue becomes detached during drogue fall
Locate and pull reserve ripcord handle
Drogue entanglement with solo skydiver
Must clear within 10 seconds (altitude permitting),
Release the RSL shackle
Pull the cutaway
Pull drogue release
Ensure release of main risers
Stabilize & track 4-5 seconds (altitude awareness)
Pull Reserve
Drogue entanglement with the main canopy
If deployment or controllability is hindered:
Pull Cutaway
Ensure release of main risers
Pull Reserve
Drogue extraction difficulty
Use right elbow on the container for leverage
If unable to extract within 10 seconds following exit,
Pull reserve
Drogue has been deployed but is not visible behind tandem pair (stuck in burble)
Confirm not seeing the drogue
Confirm it is removed from pocket
Reach above the main pack tray with right hand
Grab drogue bridle/canopy to deploy vigorously
If unsuccessful,
Dip right shoulder to bring air across the pair’s back
If unsuccessful after 10 seconds following exit
Pull reserve
Drogue release handle pulled before deploying the drogue
Deploy the drogue immediately
Drogue/Bridle assembly detaches upon drogue release
Main canopy still in pack tray
Release the RSL
Pull the breakaway handle
Ensure full release of the main risers
Pull the reserve handle