DBSL

1. DBSL EMERGENY PROCEDURES

2. TLO Be able to identify and execute in-flight, post exit, post opening emergencies and hazardous landing procedures

3. ELOs • Know the proper procedures for • Aircraft emergencies • Freefall emergencies • Parachute malfunctions • Hazardous landings

4. Reserve Parachute • TR360 same planform, silver F111 fabric • Flies and lands nearly the same • Toggles are RED for easy identification • Post opening procedures are the same • Do not group closely when flying reserve

5. In-Flight Emergencies • Crash Landing (0-2000ft.) • Assume the emergency landing position • Wait until aircraft comes to a complete stop before unbuckling seatbelts • Exit and assemble upwind in a safe direction indicated by a jumpmaster

6. In-Flight Emergencies • Emergency Bail-Out (2000 - 3000 ft.) • Jumpmaster gives emergency bail out signal and indicates RESERVE • Exit on Jumpmaster’s command • Clear the aircraft • Pull Silver reserve ripcord • Attempt to land with other jumpers

7. In-Flight Emergencies • Emergency Bail-Out (3000 ft. and above) • Jumpmaster gives emergency bail out signal and indicates MAIN • Jumpers stand up (hook up DBSL) • Exit on Jumpmaster’s command and deploy main • Attempt to land with other jumpers

8. In-Flight Emergencies • Premature deployment inside aircraft • Shout “pilot chute” • Attempt to contain pilot chute/parachute. • Notify Jumpmaster • If the pilot chute or canopy exits the aircraft, jumper must exit immediately

9. Post-Exit Emergencies • Jumper In Tow by Static Line • Conscious jumper – jumpmaster cuts static line then jumper executes appropriate emergency procedures • Unconscious jumper – jumpmaster will attempt to retrieve jumper into aircraft using retrieval system, or lower to the ground for rotary wing craft

10. Post-Exit Emergencies • Jumper In Tow (Other) • Conscious jumper – jumpmaster cuts jumper away then execute appropriate emergency procedures • Unconscious jumper – jumpmaster will attempt to retrieve jumper into aircraft using retrieval system, or lower to the ground for rotary wing craft

11. Post-Exit Emergencies • Total Malfunction • Failure to hook up static line will result in a total malfunction • Jumper should pull the Silver reserve ripcord immediately

12. Post-Exit Emergencies • Partial Malfunction • The container opens but the parachute fails to deploy properly

13. Post-Exit Emergencies Cutaway Procedures • LOOK RED- (red cutaway handle) • GRAB RED- (pillow with right hand) • LOOK Silver- (silver reserve ripcord) • GRAB Silver- (ripcord with left hand) • ARCH

14. Post-Exit Emergencies Cutaway Procedures Continued • PULL RED (downward) • THROW AWAY • PULL Silver (downward) • THROW AWAY • CHECK- (over right shoulder for reserve pilot chute deployment)

15. Post Deployment Emergencies • Partial Malfunctions That Require Immediate Cutaway Procedures (Do not attempt to clear) • Horseshoe Malfunction • Bag Lock • Line Over • Pilot Chute in tow

16. Post Deployment Emergencies • Partial Malfunctions That May Require A Canopy Controllability Check (50% rule) • Line Twists • Hung Slider • End Cell Closure • Pilot Chute / Drogue Interference • Tension Knots / Broken Lines • Broken / Other Control Line Problems • Torn Fabric

17. Post Deployment Emergencies • Line Twists • Do not release brakes • Separate risers • Use kicking motion to untwist lines • Maintain altitude awareness • Execute cutaway procedures if unable to clear by 2500 ft.

18. Post-Opening Emergencies • Closed End Cells, Hung Slider, Pilot Chute / Drogue Chute Over the Nose • Pull toggles down to full brake position for 4 seconds • Repeat if unsuccessful on first try • Conduct controllability check • If canopy is uncontrollable, execute cutaway procedures by 2500 ft.

19. Post Deployment Emergencies • Broken Control Line • Immediately release Both control lines • Steer with rear riser on the broken line side, and use the toggle for the other • Determine stall point using rear risers • Flare for landing with both rear risers

20. Post Deployment Emergencies • Premature Brake Release • Immediately release Both control lines • Conduct controllability check • If canopy is uncontrollable, execute cutaway procedures by 2500 ft.

21. Post Deployment Emergencies • Knotted or Broken Suspension Lines • Conduct controllability check • If uncontrollable, execute cutaway procedures by 2500 ft.

22. Post Deployment Emergencies • Torn Fabric • Conduct controllability check • Check rate of descent w/other jumpers • If descending faster than others or the canopy is uncontrollable, execute cutaway procedures • If the top skin is torn, execute cutaway procedures by 2500 ft.

23. Post Deployment Emergencies • Attempt To Clear Post-Opening Malfunctions Only Twice • Remember the 50% Rule • Cutaway Procedures Must Be Initiated By 2500 ft.

24. Post Deployment Emergencies • Dual Canopy Deployment • Do not release deployment brakes • Separate canopies with left hand using the reserve rear riser preferably • Ensure canopies are not entangled • Pull cutaway pillow with right hand • Do not hold onto main rear riser while pulling the cutaway pillow

25. Post Deployment Emergencies • Dual Canopy Deployment • If the reserve partially deploys, try to contain it by gently pulling the bagged canopy up slowly and stowing it between your legs • Keep the brakes set or fly slowly with brakes to prevent airspeed from pulling the canopy out the rest of the way • If the canopy begins to inflate, make sure the lines do not become entangled with the jumper or his equipment

26. Post Deployment Emergencies • Dual Canopy Deployment • If the canopies are entangled and cannot be safely separated, fly the most controllable with rear risers, making all turns gently towards the other canopy to prevent them going into downplane • If they are front to back (biplane), steer the front canopy gently and the rear canopy will follow

27. Post Deployment Emergencies • Canopy Collisions • Steer with rear risers to avoid • Turn right if head on • Lower jumper has right of way • Assume spread eagle position covering handles with LEFT arm if unavoidable

28. Post Deployment Emergencies • Entanglements with Another Jumper • Protect handles with left arm • Attempt to free yourself • Communicate altitude and positive commands

29. Post Deployment Emergencies • Entanglements Above 2500 ft. • Communicate altitude and commands • Higher jumper attempts to clear lower • If cleared, parachute should re-inflate • If you cannot clear, lower jumper executes cutaway procedures

30. Post Deployment Emergencies • Entanglements Below 2500ft. • Communicate altitude and commands • Lower jumper lands with higher jumper • Lower jumper jettisons equipment • Higher jumper lands at half brakes • Both jumpers perform PLF

31. Post Deployment Emergencies • Neither Jumper Has a Good Canopy • Communicate altitude and commands • Higher jumper has cutaway priority • Lower jumper cutaway after higher • If impact with ground is imminent, both jumpers should deploy their reserve

32. Hazardous Landing Procedures • Tree / Cactus Landings • Look away, steer away • Keep ruck on unless already lowered • Keep goggles and oxygen mask on • Turn canopy into the wind and attempt to land vertically through the obstacles • Land in center of taller trees for support

33. Hazardous Landing Procedures • Tree / Cactus Landing Continued • Protect face with forearms • Keep feet and knees together • Prepare for PLF • If jumper or canopy is suspended, wait for assistance

34. Hazardous Landing Procedures • Water Landing • Look away, steer away • Jettison ruck, helmet and O2 mask • Unhook RSL, unfasten chest strap and waist strap if time permits • Turn canopy into the wind • Land as close to shore as possible • Flare normal and prepare for PLF

35. Hazardous Landing Procedures • Water Landing Continued • Release leg straps & get out of harness • If being dragged, pull cutaway pillow • If trapped by canopy, follow a seam out • Push lines up or down carefully away • Don’t panic, move slowly

36. Hazardous Landing Procedures • Wire Landings • Look away, steer away • As a last resort, land downwind or in a turn to avoid contact • Jettison ruck, disconnect RSL, turn off O2 if time permits? • Parallel wires & avoid body to wire contact

37. Hazardous Landing Procedures • Wire Landings Continued • PLF if you have passed through the wires • If contact with ground is made, cutaway canopy and move away • If jumper or canopy is suspended, wait for assistance

38. Hazardous Landing Procedures • Obstacles In Landing Area • Look away, steer away • If unavoidable, contact with both feet • Execute a PLF • If you land on or near a road, quickly gather the canopy and move away

39. Hazardous Landing Procedures • High Wind Landings • Below 1000 ft., disconnect RSL • Flare slowly and gently (not all the way?) • After landing, release one toggle • Pivot in direction of retained toggle • Pull toggle and control line hand over hand until canopy collapses

40. Hazardous Landing Procedures • Recovery From A Drag • Release one toggle • Pull other toggle hand over hand until canopy collapses or fabric is in hand • If you cannot collapse the canopy, pull the cutaway pillow (ensure RSL is disconnected)

41. Questions?

42. Review Q. What are the cutaway procedures?

43. Review A.Look Red , Grab Red Look Silver, Grab Silver Arch Pull Red Throw away Pull Silver Throw away Check

44. Review Q.What altitude must you initiate cutaway procedures by?

45. Review A. 2500 ft.

46. Review Q. If both canopies are deployed, what should be ensured before pulling the cutaway pillow?

47. Review A. That the canopies are separated and not entangled in any way.

48. Summary • Emergency Procedures • In-Flight • Post Exit • Post Deployment • Hazardous Landing