AFF FIRST JUMP COURSE :AFF FIRST JUMP COURSE USPA Integrated Student Program Category A


Introduction :Introduction Who are you and what brought you to Start Skydiving today?


Outline of First Jump Course :Outline of First Jump Course Equipment Parachute openings Freefall body position Freefall communications Deployment sequence Canopy Control Aircraft procedures/exits Aircraft emergencies Dive flow Malfunctions and freefall emergencies


Slide 4:Equipment Demonstration in hanger


Name that component :Name that component 3-ring assembly ?


Name that component :Name that component 3-ring assembly


Name that component :Name that component Chest strap ?


Name that component :Name that component Chest strap


Name that component :Name that component Leg straps ?


Name that component :Name that component Leg straps


Name that component :Name that component Deployment handle ?


Name that component :Name that component Deployment handle


Name that component :Name that component Cutaway Handle ?


Name that component :Name that component Cutaway Handle


Name that component :Name that component Reserve Handle ?


Name that component :Name that component Reserve Handle


Name that component :Name that component Main parachute ?


Name that component :Name that component Main parachute


Name that component :Name that component Reserve parachute ?


Name that component :Name that component Reserve parachute


Name that component :Name that component Automatic activation device (AAD) ?


Name that component :Name that component Automatic activation device (AAD)


Name that component :Name that component Reserve static line (RSL) ?


Name that component :Name that component Reserve static line (RSL)


Name that component :Name that component Pilot chute ?


Name that component :Name that component Pilot chute


Name that component :Name that component Bridle ?


Name that component :Name that component Bridle


Name that component :Name that component Deployment bag ?


Name that component :Name that component Deployment bag


Name that component :Name that component Slider ?


Name that component :Name that component Slider


Name that component :Name that component Risers ?


Name that component :Name that component Risers


Name that component :Name that component Toggles ?


Name that component :Name that component Toggles


Additional Equipment :Additional Equipment Altimeter Approximate altitudes Check altitude during freefall after every task when having difficulty every 3-5 seconds Continue to use under canopy


Additional Equipment :Additional Equipment Rigid Helmet & goggles


Additional Equipment :Additional Equipment Jumpsuit


Additional Equipment :Additional Equipment Jumpsuit Shoes No hooks or speed laces


Additional Equipment :Additional Equipment Jumpsuit Shoes No hooks or speed laces Radio Backup only!


Parachute Openings :Parachute Openings Occurs in 3 stages Activation Deployment begins by throwing pilot chute


Parachute Openings :Parachute Openings Occurs in 3 stages Activation Deployment begins by throwing pilot chute Deployment Parachute comes out of the container


Parachute Openings :Parachute Openings Occurs in 3 stages Activation Deployment begins by throwing pilot chute Deployment Parachute comes out of the container Inflation Canopy fills with air


Slide 45:Freefall Body Position


Freefall Body Position :Freefall Body Position Relative Wind Wind created by your movement through the air Exit: comes from ahead Freefall: comes from below Falling belly-to-earth is most stable body position and the best position for deployment


Freefall Body Position :Freefall Body Position Three control surfaces Torso Legs Arms


Freefall Body Position :Freefall Body Position 1. Torso Hips forward, back arched Symmetry Chin up Relax: breathe!


Freefall body position :Freefall body position 2. Legs Knees shoulder width apart Knees bent 45o, toes pointed Knees above pelvis Keep positive pressure on relative wind


Freefall body position :Freefall body position 3. Arms Upper arms 90o from torso Elbows bent 90o Hands relaxed


Slide 51:51 Student Freefall Body Position Practice Session


Slide 52:Freefall Communication


Freefall Communications :Freefall Communications How do instructors teach in the air? Communication through hand signals Allows instructors to make mid-air corrections


Hand signals :Hand signals Circle of awareness (COA) Check altitude and heading


Hand signals :Hand signals Arch Push pelvis forward Check symmetry of torso Relax


Hand signals :Hand signals Relax Breathe Relax muscles into comfortable arch


Hand signals :Hand signals Practice pilot chute touches (PPTs) Start or repeat PPTs


Hand signals :Hand signals Check arms Look at arms for proper position


Hand signals :Hand signals Legs out Slowly extend your legs 4-6 inches


Hand signals :Hand signals Legs in Slowly bring in legs 4-6 inches


Hand signals :Hand signals Pull Deploy Now!


Hand signals :Hand signals Thumbs up Great job – keep it up!


Freefall Communication :Freefall Communication Exit Shaking on exit = arch and relax


Slide 64:Deployment Sequence


Pull Priorities :Pull Priorities Pull Priorities 1. 2. 3.


Pull Priorities :Pull Priorities Pull Priorities 1. Pull 2. 3.


Pull Priorities :Pull Priorities Pull Priorities 1. Pull 2. Pull at the proper altitude 3.


Pull Priorities :Pull Priorities Pull Priorities 1. Pull 2. Pull at the proper altitude 3. Pull at proper altitude with stability


Pull Priorities :Pull Priorities Pull Priorities 1. Pull 2. Pull at the proper altitude 3. Pull at proper altitude with stability We NEVER sacrifice a higher pull priority for a lower one


Main Canopy Deployment :Main Canopy Deployment Important altitudes 6000’ Lock on 5500’ Wave off and deploy Lock on - Look at your altimeter, don’t take your eyes off Wave off - Wave arms twice under chin


Deployment Sequence :71 Deployment Sequence Arch Reach Grab Throw (1-thousand, 2-thousand, 3-thousand, 4-thousand, 5-thousand) Check Check


Deployment Sequence :Deployment Sequence Arch Arched, belly-to-earth position provides most stable deployment Look straight ahead


Deployment Sequence :Deployment Sequence Reach Maintain arch Right arm: Locate deployment handle Reach with palm up, thumb down Left arm: Extend arm overhead for equal deflection of air


Deployment Sequence :Deployment Sequence Grab Securely wrap hand around deployment handle Throw Forcefully pull handle to extract pilot chute Release after full arm extension Return arms to neutral position


Deployment Sequence :Deployment Sequence Arch Continue to maintain arch during deployment Remain flat, stable, with shoulders level Count: 1-thousand, 2-thousand, 3-thousand, 4-thousand, 5-thousand


Deployment Sequence :Deployment Sequence Check Visually check for pilot chute deployment and parachute inflation Check Check altitude and location after gaining control of the parachute