Tandem Emergency Procedures Flashcards

Situations that may occur between exit and drogue/reserve deployment

1
Q

Broken or nonfunctional primary control lines

A

Pull Cutaway
Ensure release of main risers
Pull Reserve
*Instructions intended for Sigma main canopies

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2
Q

Broken or nonfunctional secondary control lines

A

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

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3
Q

Broken suspension lines

A
Check if canopy can be controlled and landed
If not,
Pull Cutaway
Ensure release of main risers
Pull Reserve
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4
Q

Canopy fabric damage

A
Check if canopy can be controlled and landed
If not,
Pull Cutaway
Ensure release of main risers
Pull Reserve
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5
Q

Collapsed drogue in-tow during main deployment

A

Release the RSL
Pull Cutaway
Ensure release of main risers
Pull Reserve

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6
Q

Container open before the drogue has been deployed

A

Deploy the drogue

expect main canopy opening

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7
Q

Container open but the drogue cannot be deployed

A

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

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8
Q

Cutaway procedure

A
If time and altitude permit:
Capture legs of student
Request that student:
Arches, 
Head Back, 
Hands on Harness
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9
Q

Drogue becomes detached during drogue fall

A

Locate and pull reserve ripcord handle

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10
Q

Drogue entanglement with solo skydiver

A

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

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11
Q

Drogue entanglement with the main canopy

A

If deployment or controllability is hindered:
Pull Cutaway
Ensure release of main risers
Pull Reserve

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12
Q

Drogue extraction difficulty

A

Use right elbow on the container for leverage
If unable to extract within 10 seconds following exit,
Pull reserve

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13
Q

Drogue has been deployed but is not visible behind tandem pair (stuck in burble)

A

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

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14
Q

Drogue release handle pulled before deploying the drogue

A

Deploy the drogue immediately

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15
Q

Drogue/Bridle assembly detaches upon drogue release

Main canopy still in pack tray

A

Release the RSL
Pull the breakaway handle
Ensure full release of the main risers
Pull the reserve handle

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16
Q

Hard pull on drogue release

A

Pull each Drogue release separately
Pull both simultaneously
If unsuccessful
Pull reserve

17
Q

Inflated Drogue In Tow

A

Pull Reserve

18
Q

Instability following exit

A

Gain stability within 10 seconds,
If unsuccessful
Agressively deploy reserve

19
Q

Line over

A
Release brakes
Flare with both primary toggles (2 attempts)
If unsuccessful
Pull the breakaway handle
Ensure full release of the main risers
Pull the reserve handle
20
Q

Line twists

A
Kick out of the line twist
Get student to assist if necessary
If unsuccessful
Pull the breakaway handle
Ensure full release of the main risers
Pull the reserve handle
21
Q

Main deployment bag lock

A

Locate and grab both emergency handles
Pull the breakaway handle
Ensure full release of the main risers
Pull the reserve handle

22
Q

Non collapsed drogue after main deployment

A

Evaluate damage on main canopy
If unsafe to land
Pull the breakaway handle
Ensure full release of the main risers
Pull the reserve handle

23
Q

Side Spin

A
Bring Student’s arms at their hips
Capture student’s legs using your legs
Removing arch of the spines
Achieve stability
Deploy Drogue
24
Q

Side Spin (unable to recover)

A

Drogue Side Up,
Deploy Drogue
Drogue Side Down,
Pull Reserve

25
Q

Streaming Main Canopy

A
Pull down rear risers simultaneously (2 attempts)
If unsuccessful,
Pull Cutaway
Ensure release of main risers
Pull Reserve
26
Q

Student grabs both the Tandem Instructor’s arms during drogue fall

A

By all means, free any arm
Depending on side,
Follow appropriate procedure

27
Q

Student grabs both TI’s arms during drogue fall

A

By all means, free any arm
Depending on side,
Follow appropriate procedure

28
Q

Student grabs the TI’s right arm during drogue fall

A

Free right arm

Pull Left release at proper altitude

29
Q

Student grabs TI’s left arm during drogue fall

A

Free left arm
Pull Right release at proper altitude
(Drogue in tow : Reserve can be activated via RSL shackle)

30
Q

Student grabs TI’s left arm immediately after exit

A

10 sec to free left arm
Deploy Drogue
Pull Right release at proper altitude

31
Q

Student grabs TI’s right arm immediately after exit

A

10 sec to free right arm
If unsuccessful,
Pull Reserve

32
Q

Tandem pair entanglement with drogue bridle

A

Clear drogue bridle within 10 sec following exit
If unsuccessful,
Pull Reserve

33
Q

Tandem pair entanglement with drogue canopy

A

Clear drogue canopy within 10 sec following exit
If unsuccessful,
Pull Reserve

34
Q

Tension knots on main canopy

A
Release brakes
Counter any turn
Aggressive input with risers/controls to clear knots
If unsuccessful,
Pull Cutaway
Ensure release of main risers
Pull Reserve
35
Q

Two Canopy Out (Bi-Plane)

A

Leave all brakes stowed

Gentle inputs on rear risers of front canopy to turn

36
Q

Two Canopy Out (Downplane)

A

Disconnect the RSL (if altitude permits)
Pull Cutaway
Ensure release of main risers

37
Q

Two Canopy Out (Side-By-Side)

A

Leave all brakes stowed

Make gentle inputs on rear risers of dominant canopy to turn

38
Q

Un-inflated drogue immediately after drogue deployment

A

Wait 8 seconds
If doesn’t inflate,
Deploy Main
(expect longer trap door and slower main opening)