Slide 1:Note: all “photos” in this presentation are videos (except the quiz at the end)


Slide 2: Priority Review


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


Landing Priorities :Landing Priorities Landing Priorities 1. 2. 3.


Landing Priorities :Landing Priorities Landing Priorities 1. Land with a level wing 2. 3.


Landing Priorities :Landing Priorities Landing Priorities 1. Land with a level wing 2. Land in a clear and open area 3.


Landing Priorities :Landing Priorities Landing Priorities 1. Land with a level wing 2. Land in a clear and open area 3. Flare to at least half brakes


Deployment Sequence :Deployment Sequence 6000’ Lock on 5500’ Wave off Arch, Reach, Grab, Throw, Arch 1-thousand, 2-thousand, 3-thousand, 4-thousand, 5-thousand Check!


Deployment Seqeunce :Deployment Seqeunce 2500’ Emergency procedures decision altitude


Deployment Seqeunce :Deployment Seqeunce 2500’ Emergency procedures decision altitude 2000’ Landing area decision altitude


Deployment Seqeunce :Deployment Seqeunce 2500’ Emergency procedures decision altitude 2000’ Landing area decision altitude 1000’ Never cut away below


Slide 16: Malfunctions


Emergency Procedures :Emergency Procedures Arch Look red Grab red Look silver Peel, pull, strip red Hook silver Peel, pull, strip silver Arch


After deployment :After deployment Post-opening evaluation Is it there? Is it square? Is it steerable? Pull both toggles down together to release breaks 360o Right 360o Left Flare


Types of Malfunctions :Types of Malfunctions High speed Low speed Two canopies out Routine problems


Types of Malfunctions :Types of Malfunctions High speed Total Partial Low speed Two canopies out Routine problems


Total Malfunction :Total Malfunction Nothing has left the container; skydiver still in freefall Deployment handle missing/stuck


Total Malfunction :Total Malfunction Unable to locate deployment handle Reach back, feel around Unable to extract Repeat attempt You have TWO attempts to clear both malfunctions


Total Malfunction :Total Malfunction Unsuccessful ? EPs Reserve only Look silver Hook silver Peel, pull, strip silver Arch


Partial Malfunctions :Partial Malfunctions Partial malfunction Something has left the container, but skydiver is still at or near freefall speeds


Pilot chute in tow :Pilot chute in tow Pilot chute has been deployed but failed to extract the closing pin


Pilot chute in tow :Pilot chute in tow Solution: Twist at waist and look over your shoulder to change the airflow Two seconds If unsuccessful, standard EPs


What are they? :What are they? Arch Look red Grab red Look silver Peel, pull, strip red Hook silver Peel, pull, strip silver Arch


Bag Lock :Bag Lock Pilot chute extracted closing pin, but parachute has not come out of bag


Pilot chute in tow :Pilot chute in tow Solution: Initiate EPs What are they? Arch Look red Grab red Look silver Peel, pull, strip red Hook silver Peel, pull, strip silver Arch


Streamer :Streamer Parachute extracted from deployment bag but will not properly inflate


Streamer :Streamer Solution: Initiate EPs What are they? Arch Look red Grab red Look silver Peel, pull, strip red Hook silver Peel, pull, strip silver Arch


Horseshoe :Horseshoe Pilot chute deployed and bag is out of the container, but pilot chute is wrapped around wrist or leg


Horseshoe :Horseshoe Solution: Point arm or leg up and try to shake off pilot chute Two attempts or two second Initiate EPs if unsuccessful


What are they? :What are they? Arch Look red Grab red Look silver Peel, pull, strip red Hook silver Peel, pull, strip silver Arch


Premature container opening :Premature container opening Similar to horseshoe Closing pin released during freefall Pilot chute still in pouch Deployment bag in tow


Premature container opening :Premature container opening Solution Locate pilot chute and deploy Two attempts or two seconds If pilot chute is found and deployed, very likely another malfunction will follow shortly Initiate EPs


What are they? :What are they? Arch Look red Grab red Look silver Peel, pull, strip red Hook silver Peel, pull, strip silver Arch


Types of Malfunctions :Types of Malfunctions High speed Low speed Two canopies out Routine problems


Tension knots :Tension knots Parachute deploys, but knots in the suspension lines prevent complete inflation of canopy


Tension knots :Tension knots Solution: Unstow brakes and pump toggles If unsuccessful, initiate EPs Decision must be made by what altitude?


Line over :Line over Suspension line or stabilizer is wrapped around the canopy


Line over :Line over Solution: Unstow brakes and pump toggles If unsuccessful, initiate EPs


What are they? :What are they? Arch Look red Grab red Look silver Peel, pull, strip red Hook silver Peel, pull, strip silver Arch


Pilot chute entanglement :Pilot chute entanglement Pilot chute wrapped around front of canopy


Pilot chute entanglement :Pilot chute entanglement Solution: Do a controllability check Steerable? Land it Not steerable? Initiate EPs Decision must be made by what altitude?


Canopy damage :Canopy damage Broken lines Only 1, perform controllability check >1 initiate EPs


Canopy damage :Canopy damage Rips/holes in fabric If hole is larger than fist or you can see through it, initiate EPs


Canopy damage :Canopy damage Broken or missing toggle Use rear risers for steering and flaring the canopy


Types of Malfunctions :Types of Malfunctions High speed Low speed Two canopies out Biplane Side-by-side Downplane Entanglement Routine problems


Biplane :Biplane Both canopies directly above jumper


Biplane :Biplane Solution: Do NOT cut away Two options: 1. Release brakes of front canopy & steer gently OR 2. Steer with rear risers Leave brakes stowed on rear canopy Don’t flare, good PLF


Side-by-Side :Side-by-Side Canopies next to each other


Side-by-Side :Side-by-Side Two primary options: 1a. Release brakes on dominant canopy & steer gently OR 1b. Steer with rear risers 2. Cutaway main canopy and land reserve Leave brakes stowed on second canopy Don’t flare, good PLF


Downplane :Downplane Canopies not above jumper Near freefall speeds Cutaway immediately, regardless of altitude!!


Entanglement :Entanglement Both canopies entangle, neither fully inflated


Entanglement :Entanglement Solution: Try to inflate as much parachute as possible Pump brakes on canopy with best possibility of opening NEVER, EVER, EVER give up!


Types of Malfunctions :Types of Malfunctions High speed Low speed Two canopies out Routine problems


Line twists :Line twists Deployment bag or body spins during opening


Line twists :Line twists Solution: Spread risers apart and scissor kick in the direction opposite twist What do you do if twists haven’t cleared by 2,500 ft?


Emergency Procedures :Emergency Procedures Arch Look red Grab red Look silver Peel, pull, strip red Hook silver Peel, pull, strip silver Arch


Closed end cells :Closed end cells Cells at one or both sides of canopy not inflated


Closed end cells :Closed end cells Solution: Release brakes and flare to number three position for 3 to 5 seconds You need at least 7 open cells to land safely


Stuck slider :Stuck slider Slider does not come down to tops of risers


Stuck slider :Stuck slider Solution: Flare and pump toggles Slider needs to be closer to you than to the canopy


Premature brake release :Premature brake release One toggles unstows, and canopy opens into a turn Solution: Look up and release both brakes What if canopy is still turning at 2,500 ft?


Emergency Procedures :Emergency Procedures Arch Look red Grab red Look silver Peel, pull, strip red Hook silver Peel, pull, strip silver Arch


Canopy evaluation :Canopy evaluation Remember: We evaluate our canopy from the top down We fix it from the bottom up


Canopy evaluation :Canopy evaluation Remember: We evaluate our canopy from the top down We fix it from the bottom up Closed end cells Line twists Stuck slider


Canopy evaluation :Canopy evaluation Remember: We evaluate our canopy from the top down We fix it from the bottom up Closed end cells Stuck slider


Canopy evaluation :Canopy evaluation Remember: We evaluate our canopy from the top down We fix it from the bottom up Closed end cells


Canopy evaluation :Canopy evaluation Remember: We evaluate our canopy from the top down We fix it from the bottom up


Canopy evaluation :Canopy evaluation Remember: We evaluate our canopy from the top down We fix it from the bottom up Yay!


Emergency Procedures – One More Time :Emergency Procedures – One More Time Arch Look red Grab red Look silver Peel, pull, strip red Hook silver Peel, pull, strip silver Arch


Quiz Time!! :Quiz Time!!


What would you do if you looked up and saw this…. :What would you do if you looked up and saw this….


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What would you do if you looked up and saw this…. :What would you do if you looked up and saw this….


What would you do if you looked up and saw this…. :What would you do if you looked up and saw this….


What would you do if you looked up and saw this…. :What would you do if you looked up and saw this….


What would you do if you looked up and saw this…. :What would you do if you looked up and saw this….


Freefall Emergencies :87 Freefall Emergencies If you have only one instructor Continue the skydive as planned If you can not see either instructor Deploy immediately If you find yourself on your back Check altitude and arch If you find yourself spinning Check altitude and arch Check your legs and arms


Freefall Emergencies :88 Freefall Emergencies If your altimeter fails to work or you can’t read it Pull ! Falling through a cloud Pull at prescribed altitude If you see your instructors pull Pull !


Slide 89:Written Test


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