USPA Malfunction Procedures
latest updated version (with
diagrams)
Hard Pull
Only attempt to pull the pilot chute hack twice (2
times) if it does not dislodge, Pull the Reserve
Pilot Chute in Tow
Execute Malfunction Procedures (Cutaway, Pull
Reserve)
Bag Lock
Execute Malfunction Procedures (Cutaway, Pull
Reserve)
Streamer
Execute Malfunction Procedures (Cutaway, Pull
Reserve)
, Horseshoe
Pull Pilot Chute, if it does not clear, Execute
Malfunction Procedures
Line Over
Execute Malfunction Procedures
Torn Cell (Unusual parachute opening not
necessarily a malfunction which usually does not
require a cutaway and reserve activation)
If larger than your head execute Malfunction
Procedures, if smaller than your head do a
controllability check to decide if the canopy is
airworthy.
latest updated version (with
diagrams)
Hard Pull
Only attempt to pull the pilot chute hack twice (2
times) if it does not dislodge, Pull the Reserve
Pilot Chute in Tow
Execute Malfunction Procedures (Cutaway, Pull
Reserve)
Bag Lock
Execute Malfunction Procedures (Cutaway, Pull
Reserve)
Streamer
Execute Malfunction Procedures (Cutaway, Pull
Reserve)
, Horseshoe
Pull Pilot Chute, if it does not clear, Execute
Malfunction Procedures
Line Over
Execute Malfunction Procedures
Torn Cell (Unusual parachute opening not
necessarily a malfunction which usually does not
require a cutaway and reserve activation)
If larger than your head execute Malfunction
Procedures, if smaller than your head do a
controllability check to decide if the canopy is
airworthy.