flare too high or too soon on your first
several flights. The canopy may not fly
fast enough to provide for
flare unless you increase
For
safety’s
a canopy should be
allowed to glide naturally at the best
Exit weight is a consideration when
trimming (setting the
angle of) a
canopy, and weight Variation will
the trim. Canopies are trimmed
to shipping by the manufacturer.
Angle
of attack
of the canopy in flight
is determined by the factory trim
setting.
Do not attempt to
the
factory trim setting.
It is important to select a canopy
which
you well within the
of the weight
Above or
below the
of the range, a
canopy may not glide at the “ideal”
due to a less-than-ideal angle
of attack.
Remember: For
the most efficiency,
the most “forgiveness” and the
greatest satisfaction,
the
canopy best suited for your exit
weight.
Remember:
“Exit weight” includes
your weight plus the weight of any
equipment or instruments
you wear while jumping. Calculate
your exit weight.
Reserve Canopy
Installation and
Instructions for
of reserve
canopies will vary with
Container design. Refer these
instructions for
and folding
(pages
then consult the
manufacturer’s
instructions for
the canopy in
the bag and closing the Container.
Main Vs. Reserve
A
A canopy which has been intentionally
jumped
as
a main canopy
(beyond
one familiarization jump
to
reserve
should not be
or used as a reserve- You
may, however, use a canopy which
has been previously
as a
reserve as a
canopy. After you
jump the canopy as a
main, do not return it to Service as a
reserve.
Experience and
Currency Requirements
for Reserve
The FAA Master or Senior
who
a Precision canopy into a
reserve or emergency Container must
have logged a
of 10
ram-air pack jobs, with at
least one being of the same
Container combination and within the
preceding 120 days. Failure to
observe this requirement is a Violation
of Federal Aviation Regulations Part
65.129.