What does AFF stand for? Correct Ans - Accelerated Freefall
What is all the equipment? Correct Ans - Shoes, helmet, radio,
altimeter, goggles, jumpsuit, gloves
Check of 3's Correct Ans - 3 accessories -> helmet, goggles,
altimeter
3 straps -> chest, leg (2)
3 rings -> RSL (Reserve Static Line)
3 handles -> main, cut away, reserve
Altimeter Correct Ans - Indicates altitude *can be 500ft off*
<<check consistently>>
Freefall time Correct Ans - 1st 1000 ft = 10 seconds
Each 1000ft after the first is 5.5 seconds
Key Altitudes Correct Ans - 6,000 ft = lock in
5,500 ft = Deployment Altitude
2,500 ft = Decision Altitude
Handles Correct Ans - Main, Cutaway, Reserve
Checks Correct Ans - Getting geared up
Loading area
Before exiting
Pre-flight Equipment Check Correct Ans - 180 days (6 months
about)
AAD (Automatic Activation Device)
- on and works
- check reserve closing loop
AAD Correct Ans - Automatic Activation Device
What is the Reserve? Correct Ans - Backup parachute