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Section 5: Student Techniques • Chapter 1 - Student Skills for First Jump
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C. Flaring the canopy: Practice performed at 4000' - 1500'.
Have the student practice flaring the canopy upon your command. The student should follow these steps in flaring;
- Have both arm raised all the way up in the full flight position.
- Start flare immediately upon Tandem Instructor's command.
- Flare symmetrically and fully in one smooth motion.
- Flare by depressing the toggles to full arm extension.
- Hold flare position until landing or commanded otherwise.
This flare drill should be practiced 3-4 times to enable the student to get a good feel for it. You should inform the
student to remain relaxed, yet ready to respond to the flare commands you will be giving upon the landing approach.
Let the student know that the approach speed may seem quick and reassure them that the canopy will slow down
when flared.
D. Landing approach:
Discuss canopy approach to the landing area, point out the pattern or flight path you intend to take and at what
altitude you plan to be at each turning point. Point out the direction of the wind and the expected landing point.
STUDENT TASK LIST(FIRST JUMP)
- Get into harness with assistance.
- Perform climbout with Tandem Instructor attached.
- Attain freefall position prior to exit.
- Perform arm extension upon Tandem Instructor's command.
- Grasp steering toggles upon command.
- Perform turns, braking, full flight and perhaps flaring upon Instructors command.
- Prepare for landing on Tandem Instructor's command.
Summary of Contents for TANDEM VECTOR
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