Safety Day - The Skydive

Exits, Breakoff, Tracking and Deployment


  EXITS

  Agree on the spot and exit order before boarding the aircraft.
  Pick a jump run that will work for everyone on the load.
  Leave more separation between groups when the upper winds are stronger.
  For rear-door aircraft, let the pilot know the number of people who
      will exit together. Too many people in the door can stall the aircraft.

  BREAKOFF

  Plan breakoff according to jumper experience and the size and type of dive.

  TRACKING

  The goal is to fly as far as you can on heading, away from the formation
      while conserving as much altitude as possible.
  Turn and face outward from the center.
  Extend your legs and lock your knees for propulsion while conserving
      altitude with your upper torso. Keep your knees about six inches apart.
  Extend your arms out 20 to 60 degrees from your hips while extending your
      shoulders forward and down.
  Bend forward at the waist slightly while pushing your thighs and shins down.
  Track in a straight line until you are clear or must open. Look ahead, down and to the sides.
  Slow down and wave off before you deploy. Check above.

  DEPLOYMENT

  Tell other groups if you plan to pull high.
  Look for Potential traffic problems while your canopy opens.
  Once you're open, check for other canopies.
  If you're on a collision course, be ready to get out of the way as soon as you're fully open.
      Steer away with your rear risers. If it's a head-on, turn right.

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