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What is the best procedure to use when flying your canopy in turbulent conditions Keep
the canopy flying in a straight line at full flight (or as directed by the owner's manual)
Why is it important to protect your parachute system operation handles when in and around the
aircraft Keeps them in place and prevents accidental or premature deployment
What is the equipment pre-flight strategy to use before putting on your gear Top to
bottom, back to front.
How does the three-ring main canopy release system disconnect the main parachute from the
harness Pulls the cables to release the cloth loop
How do you know if a reserve parachute has been packed by an FAA rigger within the last 180
days Information found on the reserve packing data card
,How do you know the reserve container has not been opened since the FAA rigger last closed it
Rigger's packing seal on the reserve ripcord
If the surface winds are blowing from west to east, which direction will you face to fly the
downwind leg of the landing pattern instructor's illustration East
How is wing loading calculated Divide the exit weight by the square footage
Which canopy size (same model design) will exhibit quicker control response 170 square
feet with a 170-pound jumper (geared up)
When is it OK to attempt a stand-up landing When the jumper has control of all the
variables and has executed a good flare at the appropriate altitude
For planned deployment initiation at 3,000 feet, approximately how long should an average-sized
jumper fall after exiting at 5,000 feet 15 seconds
What is the best way to avoid a canopy collision when turning Look first in the direction
of the turn
, What is the quickest and safest way to change heading immediately after opening Rear
riser turn with the brakes still set
How would you steer a parachute that has a broken brake line If familiar with rear-riser
flares on that canopy, release both brakes and use the back risers to steer
How would you prepare to land a canopy using the rear risers to flare Practice with rear-
riser flares at altitude with that canopy during a routine jump
What is the procedure for landing on a building Disconnect the RSL (if time), contact the
building feet first, PLF, cut away after landing on top of a building, wait for competent help
What is the purpose of the automatic activation device To back up the jumper's emergency
procedures
What is the 'check of threes' Check three-ring release system for correct assembly and
RSL; three points of harness attachment for snap assembly or correct routing and adjustment;
three operation handles-main activation, cutaway, reserve
Solved
What is the best procedure to use when flying your canopy in turbulent conditions Keep
the canopy flying in a straight line at full flight (or as directed by the owner's manual)
Why is it important to protect your parachute system operation handles when in and around the
aircraft Keeps them in place and prevents accidental or premature deployment
What is the equipment pre-flight strategy to use before putting on your gear Top to
bottom, back to front.
How does the three-ring main canopy release system disconnect the main parachute from the
harness Pulls the cables to release the cloth loop
How do you know if a reserve parachute has been packed by an FAA rigger within the last 180
days Information found on the reserve packing data card
,How do you know the reserve container has not been opened since the FAA rigger last closed it
Rigger's packing seal on the reserve ripcord
If the surface winds are blowing from west to east, which direction will you face to fly the
downwind leg of the landing pattern instructor's illustration East
How is wing loading calculated Divide the exit weight by the square footage
Which canopy size (same model design) will exhibit quicker control response 170 square
feet with a 170-pound jumper (geared up)
When is it OK to attempt a stand-up landing When the jumper has control of all the
variables and has executed a good flare at the appropriate altitude
For planned deployment initiation at 3,000 feet, approximately how long should an average-sized
jumper fall after exiting at 5,000 feet 15 seconds
What is the best way to avoid a canopy collision when turning Look first in the direction
of the turn
, What is the quickest and safest way to change heading immediately after opening Rear
riser turn with the brakes still set
How would you steer a parachute that has a broken brake line If familiar with rear-riser
flares on that canopy, release both brakes and use the back risers to steer
How would you prepare to land a canopy using the rear risers to flare Practice with rear-
riser flares at altitude with that canopy during a routine jump
What is the procedure for landing on a building Disconnect the RSL (if time), contact the
building feet first, PLF, cut away after landing on top of a building, wait for competent help
What is the purpose of the automatic activation device To back up the jumper's emergency
procedures
What is the 'check of threes' Check three-ring release system for correct assembly and
RSL; three points of harness attachment for snap assembly or correct routing and adjustment;
three operation handles-main activation, cutaway, reserve
