Materials From SIM
1. What is the primary directional manipulate whilst moving ahead to dock in freefall? -
ANS-Legs
1. Why is it essential to look beforehand throughout a swoop in the direction of other jumpers in
freefall? - ANS-To see others and avoid a collision
10. Describe your system for touchdown in water. - ANS-Inflate flotation tool, disconnect chest
strap and RSL, put together for PLF, face into wind, flare, preserve breath, cut away as soon as
toes are moist, cast off leg straps, swim upwind; if below the canopy, dive deep and swim away
or comply with one seam until out from under.
10. Who might also hold a major parachute machine? - ANS-FAA rigger
11. What is the maximum percent of seen put on allowable on a main remaining loop? -
ANS-Ten percentage
11. Why is it terrible to go away a parachute within the sun? - ANS-Ultraviolet rays degrade
nylon
12. Can a soar be legally crafted from an aircraft with out an running radio? - ANS-No
12. What damage could arise from storing a parachute for extended durations in a vehicle all
through the summer season? - ANS-Shorter existence for AAD batteries, stow band
degradation
13. What takes place to velcro touch fastener whilst it's far used often? - ANS-Loses tackiness
thirteen. What is the least notification the FAA requires earlier than any soar or collection of
jumps may be made? - ANS-One hour
14. What happens to stiffened tuck flaps which can be frequently used? - ANS-Distortion
14. Where can a pilot appearance to decide if a plane is permitted for flight with the door
eliminated? - ANS-AC a hundred and five.2, Appendix 2, or aircraft proprietor's guide
, 15. Who publishes and enforces regulations concerning parachute packing and parachute
protection? - ANS-FAA
15. Whose name will the FAA require when submitting a notification for parachute leaping? -
ANS-Person giving observe
16. What might also end result if recuperating altitude (floating up) underneath a freefall
formation? - ANS-Collision with formation, funnel
17. What extra attention is required when sporting an AAD close to the open door of an aircraft
or whilst hiking out? - ANS-AAD activation near the open door of an aircraft offers a dangerous
state of affairs
18. Why is it essential to remain clear of the region at once above and underneath other
jumpers in freefall? - ANS-Possibility of AAD activation or different unintentional or unplanned
p.C. Beginning
19. Why is it important to hold an automatic activation tool to the producer's standards? -
ANS-To enhance their probabilities for proper operation, to assist save you premature AAD
activations, to comply with the law
2. What is the fastest way to slow down from a freefall swoop technique? - ANS-Slow fall role
with palms ahead and knees down
2. What is the minimum spoil-off altitude for freefall in companies of five or fewer? - ANS-1,500
ft above planned deployment altitude
20. What is the precise reaction to a canopy entanglement with another jumper under 1,000 ft if
it appears the two canopies can't be separated in time for a safe touchdown? - ANS-Deploy the
reserve
21. Describe your method for landing in timber. - ANS-Face into the wind, prepare for PLF, flare
to half of brakes, guard face and below arms, look forward to assist
22. What does a tall cumulus cloud suggest? - ANS-Thunderstorms in the region
23. What is the maximum risky part of an incoming front for aircraft and skydivers? -
ANS-Thunderstorms within the gust the front; rapid and significant modifications in winds
24. How does a cover's air speed, floor velocity, and descent price change with an increase in
density altitude? - ANS-Each will growth
three. What is the threat of a free or worn foremost field last loop? - ANS-Premature deployment