You will learn all kinds of things like when you are entering hypoxia and what the warning signs are before you enter into a bad state called cyanotic, learning when you you see the signs of cynotic and what to do. Also jumping from high altitude, in the military, at least the us military, you will already have gone through the high altitude chamber training. you will have different equipment then a person who has trained to jump HALO. if you are doing a static line jump from 2000ft. the altitude that you jump from dictates the equipment that you will be wearing. IF you're a glider pilot, and need to rely on a parachute without training, these instructions are probably not for you. If this practice is followed, the oral inflation valve should be unlocked to facilitate bleeding off excess air in case the pressure between body and harness becomes too great. The inflation of the life jacket just prior to water entry, particularly for non swimmers, is recommended. When your feet come into contact with the water (not before) press the quick release, clear your leg straps, and swim away from the chute, 5. Keep your legs together and your head erect, 4. Place your hands over the quick release box, ready to depress it, 3. Turn the quick release box so that the red mark is in the up position, 2. Water Do not attempt to judge your hight when approaching open water. Above all keep your feet and legs together!!! C. When landing in wooded areas, carryout the same procedure with the exception that you must protect your face with your arms and have more bend in your knees. Spill your chute by running around it or by pulling in two or three of the lines which are closest to the ground. Present the balls of your feet to the ground, 8. Turn off at a 45 degree angle, as taught, 7. The following are the correct positions for various types of terrain. By this time you should have checked your drift, dampened oscillation, and carried out any necessary planning. When nearing the ground assume the proper landing position. For chutes with only two risers, unless you can grasp the shroud lines, you will be limited to left and right planes only. For planing right pull on the right risers, and for planing left on the left ones. To reduce forward drift pull down on the rear risers. For chutes with four risers, to plane forward pull on the two front risers. This can be reduced with a steady pull on one riser or two or three of the lines. Your tendency to reach for the ground will straighten your legs thus increasing your chances of injury. Newer look directly at the ground when approaching it. Ascertain your altitude by looking ahead at a 45 degree angle. This is necessary if you wish to have a proper landing position. While you still have altitude check the surrounding terrain for habitation, lakes, rivers, or anything that may assist you in survival. Then carry on with the following procedure. If your rigging lines are twisted you can speed up the unwinding by kicking against the twist. At the same time you will not have too much control over your [parachute. In case of a line over, where one or more lines are caught over the canopy, your rate of decent will increase considerably. If you detect numerous holes in the canopy your rate of descent will be much faster and you can expect a harder landing. When your chute has blossomed look up at the canopy for tears or lineovers. Inspect for condition and security.Ĭanopy Check. The safety thread acts as a seal and if it is found broken, return the chute immediately. Check for corrosion and ensure that the pins are not bent. Return equipment as soon as possible if any traces are found. If any part of your assembly should be contaminated, isolate it immediately and return it as soon as possible. An area affected by acid appears lighter in colour and frays readily when scraped with a finger-nail. When because of mishandling, the pack is misshapen to the extent that operation may be impaired, return it and draw another one. The packing cycle of all man-carrying parachutes is 60 days. A pocket on the underside of the pack contains an inspection slip which indicates the date packed, by whom, and the unit where packed. If, when using these inspections as a guide, your chute harness, or traveling bag is faulty, return it immediately for repair and reissue or replacement. Once you have a parachute on loan it is recommended that you carry out the following daily inspections.
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