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 ( 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)
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
Check

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

45. Review
A 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