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SIGMA TANDEM SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL

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Section 2: Equipment • Chapter 3 - Packing the Reserve w/ Skyhook

Place the reserve bag in position above the

canopy.

Use a packing paddle to establish the fold line

for the remaining half of the S-fold.

Both S-folds should be even at the bottom.

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Page 2: ...y tandem jump that takes place off of a designated drop zone These restrictions do not apply to military Tandem applications TANDEMVECTOROWNER SMANUAL WARNING Sport parachuting is a hazardous activity...

Page 3: ...Preparation X Chapter2 InAircraft Exits X Chapter 3 Freefall Drogue Fall X Chapter 4 Canopy Control X Section4 Malfunctions Emergencies Chapter1 ReserveProcedures X Chapter2 AircraftEmergencies Studen...

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Page 5: ...CHAPTER 1 NEW FEATURES CHAPTER2 APPLICANTINFORMATION CHAPTER 1 NEW FEATURES CHAPTER2 APPLICANTINFORMATION SECTION1 THESIGMATANDEMSYSTEM SECTION1 THESIGMATANDEMSYSTEM...

Page 6: ...CHAPTER 1 THESIGMA TANDEMSYSTEM CHAPTER 1 THESIGMA TANDEMSYSTEM...

Page 7: ...ndem pair s body position during drogue fall is not too head high or head low but much closer to the normal face to earth freefall position of a solo jumper This makes the Sigma Tandem System a more r...

Page 8: ...t or 25 pounds of force A stainless steel pin moving through a Spectra loop over a stainless steel grommet has a mechanical advantage of about five to one So a pull of 5 pounds is all that is necessar...

Page 9: ...indows without opening yourreservepincoverflap ThereservepinwindowismadeofLexan andsimplyslidesintoplaceforeasyreplacement if it becomes badly scratched The Cypres window is just above the reserve pin...

Page 10: ...et a more or less normal deployment if the kill line breaks and you don t lose your drogue 10 It s improved deployment bag means less canopy damage 11 It has an improved student harness which means sa...

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Page 12: ...CHAPTER 2 APPLICANT COURSE INFORMATION CHAPTER 2 APPLICANT COURSE INFORMATION...

Page 13: ...REQUIREMENTS Each candidate is required to bring the following items to a Tandem certification course USPAExpertlicenseorforeignequivalent valid Jumpmaster instructorratings FAAMedicalcertificate vali...

Page 14: ...DZ or in the air during all certification jumps The number of certification jumps that must be made by each candidate during the course will depend entirely on the performance level during the first...

Page 15: ...and signed by either a Relative Workshop Tandem Vector ownerorRelativeWorkshopTandemExaminer and 2 Send the endorsed form and the license fee to the Relative Workshop As soon as the applicant has mail...

Page 16: ...Information FOREIGN TANDEM RATINGS Foreign tandem ratings alone are not valid in the United States of America A Foreign National wishing to perform tandem jumps in the USA must possess the original Re...

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Page 18: ...DESCRIPTION CHAPTER 2 OPERATION CHAPTER 3 RESERVE PACKING CHAPTER 4 MAIN PACKING CHAPTER 1 DESCRIPTION CHAPTER 2 OPERATION CHAPTER 3 RESERVE PACKING CHAPTER 4 MAIN PACKING SECTION2 EQUIPMENT SECTION2...

Page 19: ...CHAPTER 1 DESCRIPTION CHAPTER 1 DESCRIPTION...

Page 20: ...ening reserve pin cover flap CypresInspectionWindow Turn Cypres on or off through clear window Cypres condition can be checked at a glance DrogueDeploymentHandle Right hand pull located on bottom of m...

Page 21: ...gonbothsidesof the main lift web CutawayHandle Right hand pull Soft pillow handle orloop stylehandle attached firmly in an outboard position on right main lift web Handle color is green AuxiliaryReser...

Page 22: ...ody and the inside of the upper legs which can cut off blood flow It also automatically lifts the legs up and forward after opening putting them in a safer position for landing The Student Harness was...

Page 23: ...ER S MANUAL 11301 00 00 0000 Section2 Equipment Chapter1 Description TopAttachmentPoints SnapHooks SideAttachmentPoints QuickEjectors ChestStrap BellyStrap DiagonalBackStrap HorizontalBackStrap Adjust...

Page 24: ...ction2 Equipment Chapter1 Description 11301 00 00 0000 THEMAINCANOPY CanopyNose A Line B Line C Line D Line CanopyTail Standard Control Lines Long Gold Toggles ShortBlack Toggles Tandem Instructor Tog...

Page 25: ...release ripcords one on the right and one on the left 7 The drogue release container opening pin is locked until you throw the drogue preventing accidental high openings 8 No more time consuming untw...

Page 26: ...is attached 8 BagAttachmentLoop AloopoftubularNylonatthetopofthemaindeploymentbagwhereboththebridleand kill line are attached by means of a 5 stainless rapid link Interior TopDown 9 KillLineAttachmen...

Page 27: ...Page9 X SIGMA TANDEM SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL 11301 00 00 0000 Section2 Equipment Chapter1 Description THEDROGUE...

Page 28: ...is means no more time consuming untwisting of the kill line at pack time HOW TO CHECK IF YOUR DROGUE KILL LINE IS THE CORRECT LENGTH For this system to work correctly a precise relationship between th...

Page 29: ...n the right position There are no ripcord pockets per say Each ripcord handle plugs into the end of the housing and is held in position by a combination of friction and the pull of the bungee cord ret...

Page 30: ...few inches and released But please realize if you pull and release each ripcord handle several times before each jump you will shorten the life of the system by a factor of three Inspect but don t pla...

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Page 32: ...CHAPTER 2 OPERATION CHAPTER 2 OPERATION...

Page 33: ...and assist the Tandem Instructor in identifying problems while there is still plenty of time to deal with them See fatality reports We highly recommend you grab each handle as if you intend to pull i...

Page 34: ...ous motion of the arm Pull the drogue out aggesively in a sweeping arc as your arm reaches its fullest extension at shoulder height throw the drogue at the finish of the arc Do NOT hold onto or wave o...

Page 35: ...he brakes Do not pull on the small black flare toggles leave them attached to the risers Double brake system for the Tandem Vector canopy The Relative Workshop Double Brake System is an innovation in...

Page 36: ...t sick or even passed out A hip hugging horizontal back and belt strap combination allows the main lift webs to be positioned and held more toward the front of the upper body than on other designs Thi...

Page 37: ...up and pre hang your student so the harness conforms to the student s body Release the student and check all adjustment points You may find it necessary to tighten the harness a bit more The Horizonta...

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Page 39: ...CHAPTER 3 RESERVE CONTAINER CHAPTER 3 RESERVE CONTAINER...

Page 40: ...he canopy has been correctly attached to the risers and while it is still laid on its side begin to attach the reserve steering toggles using the following steps Passsteeringlinethroughgrommetfromback...

Page 41: ...ap and the Velcro to secure the toggle Stow the excess break line along side thetoggletipandsecurewiththevelcrocover End of steering line is passed through the grommetandloopedoverthetoggletip Pullste...

Page 42: ...Section2 Equipment Chapter3 PackingtheReservew Skyhook 11301 00 00 0000 Route two turns of seal thread around top middle part of L Bar and all steering lines in preparationforsafetytie Repeat for opp...

Page 43: ...ute ReserveBridle Freebag SafetyStow ReserveCanopy lines slider and links Followthecanopymanufacturer sreserve packinginstructions Pickupthefront rearandsteeringlinegroups intheleftandrightgroupsrespe...

Page 44: ...enext takingcarenotto missanyuntilallthecellsareinyourhand When youhavetheentirenoseflaked tuckitbetween yourkneesandholditthere Clearthestabilizers Flakethematerialbetweeneachlinegroupout towardthest...

Page 45: ...tly placingthecanopyonthepackingsurface Placeapackingweightatthebaseofthecanopy tomaintainlinetensionuseyourhandtokeep linescenteredwhileyouareflakingthecanopy Staringatonesideofthecanopy carefullylif...

Page 46: ...reneatlyflaked Find thebottomseamstotheoutsideofthecenter cell and flake them out toward the stabilizer MakesuretheBlinesaregroupedtogetherand stacked neatly on top of the A lines Smooth outthefoldbet...

Page 47: ...control linestowardtheoutsideofthepackjob leaving the control lines stacked neatly on the top of theA B C andDlines Repeat the above steps for the other side as performed previously Make sure the lin...

Page 48: ...yunder to achieve the same width as the rest of the canopy Usethecentercellmaterialtococoon aroundthetailsection The Flaked tail section folds and center cell materialarefoldedaroundtheBtoDmaterial an...

Page 49: ...ose under with the fold line establishedattheedgeofthecocoonedcanopy Whenthenosefoldsarecomplete theleading edge should be even with the edge of the cocoonedcanopy Once nose is neatly flaked on it s s...

Page 50: ...ER SMANUAL Page12 X Section2 Equipment Chapter3 PackingtheReservew Skyhook 11301 00 00 0000 Preparethereservebagtoreceivethecanopy Insert the locking pull up cord to maintain a loopchannel asthecanopy...

Page 51: ...ipment Chapter3 PackingtheReservew Skyhook Thedressedwidthofthecanopyshouldbe1to 2 inches wider than the width of the reserve packtray TheuseofpackingpaddlestomakeS foldswill helpmaintainlinetensionan...

Page 52: ...X Section2 Equipment Chapter3 PackingtheReservew Skyhook 11301 00 00 0000 Pressdownandholdtensiononlinesover1st S fold Reachundertopofcocoonedcanopyto bringonnextS fold Foldcocoonedcanopyover1stS fold...

Page 53: ...L 11301 00 00 0000 Section2 Equipment Chapter3 PackingtheReservew Skyhook Place the reserve bag in position above the canopy Use a packing paddle to establish the fold line fortheremaininghalfoftheS f...

Page 54: ...theReservew Skyhook 11301 00 00 0000 Makesure2ndandtopS foldlinesupevenwith 1st bottomS fold andremovelongbars Split the remaining part of the canopy into 2 ears Becarefulnottorollfabricinfrontofthe l...

Page 55: ...uipment Chapter3 PackingtheReservew Skyhook Insertintothereservebag Repeattheprevious twostepsfortheothersideofthecanopy Use a needle fold of bridle material to secure one end of the safety stow to al...

Page 56: ...d shapeoftherigforbestresults It should be square at the bottom wedge shapedinprofile andthinatthetop Whenpressingdownonthepackjob itshould be firm at the mouth of the bag and get progressively softer...

Page 57: ...IfthecontainerisequippedwithaCypres create an indentation in the center of the pack job to accommodatetheunit Placetheriserstothesidesofthereservetray with the ends fanned to reduce bulk Insert a pull...

Page 58: ...00 0000 Pullthereserveclosingloopthroughthereserve bagandsecurewithatemppin Ensurethatno canopy material has pulled through the grommet Placecypressintoindentationpreviouslymade andplacethelowercorner...

Page 59: ...valuate the length of your closing loopbythefollowingmethod Pressthe 1flap firmly down while pulling with adequate force onthepull upcord Thetopoftheclosingloop should extend beyond the bound edge of...

Page 60: ...rve canopy This is up to three times faster than a pilot chute can do it alone If you have a main total malfunction or your AAD fires the Skyhook Lanyard automatically releases and therefore does noth...

Page 61: ...er to see damage to the hook section while the second Lexan cover piece better protects the hook from any damage 2 The laser etching is much easier to read and the holographic serial number seal makes...

Page 62: ...fore Packing There is noRSL guide Ring on flap 6 on Skyhook equipped rigs Make suretheRSLguideringhasbeenremovedon convertedrigs Itwasneverreallynecessary and someone might pass the Skyhook lanyard th...

Page 63: ...gtheReservew Skyhook Make sure the left hand exposed yellow breakaway cable passes through the Collins Lanyard loop at the end of the RSL The SkyhookshouldnotbeusedwithoutaCollins lanyard NOTE ITISVER...

Page 64: ...emember this malfunction can only occur if the Skyhook is SEWN to the bridle incorrectly It cannot be caused by a packing error S fold the 7 foot section of freebag bridle up totheGreenflex tab underp...

Page 65: ...lace betweenthetwopocketswithlessthan of play Note Itshouldtakeaforceof5 7lbs to pull the red or green flex tab out of its pouch at a 180 degree angle to the mouth of the pouch The Skyhook has a Lexan...

Page 66: ...ok cover flap 2A over the Skyhookassemblage passthereserveclosing loop through its grommet and secure with the temporary pin Pass the pull up cord through the base of the reserve pilot chute and out t...

Page 67: ...MOWNER SMANUAL 11301 00 00 0000 Section2 Equipment Chapter3 PackingtheReservew Skyhook Apply tension to the pull up cord and hold the base of the reserve pilot chute centered over the closing loop Com...

Page 68: ...ndsecurewiththetemppin Pull all of the reserve pilot chute material out of the spring coils and ensure that the pilot chute base is centered under the cap S fold the pilot chute material to within 1 o...

Page 69: ...NUAL 11301 00 00 0000 Section2 Equipment Chapter3 PackingtheReservew Skyhook Closethereservesideflap flap 5 andsecure with the temp pin RepeattheS foldfortherestofthepilotchute Closethereservesideflap...

Page 70: ...301 00 00 0000 Closereserveflap 6andsecurewithreserve pin Carefullyremovethepull upcord Inspect the closing loop to ensure that no damage has occurred during packing Dress the container Install the Ri...

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Page 72: ...CHAPTER 4 MAINCONTAINER CHAPTER 4 MAINCONTAINER...

Page 73: ...o loose or weak stow bands The stow bands used on the Tandem Sigma are very important Even more so than sport rigs as the Tandem main bag is lifted out of the container at a more rapid rate The Tandem...

Page 74: ...hingbutSpectraasapull upcord INSPECTTHEDROGUERELEASERECOILRIPCORDSYSTEM Make sure the eyeleted stainless steel pin is straight and free of burrs Pull all slack Spectra ripcord up out of the housings r...

Page 75: ...o ensure that the omission is intentional and that the connector link barrels have not loosened Rigger Note Using Mechanics Loc Tite on the barrel threads and marking the barrel and link with a bright...

Page 76: ...thebagloopwith a correctly tightened 5 stainless rapid link Because both the kill line and the bridle are attached at the same place you no longer have to untwist the kill line before setting the drog...

Page 77: ...ion2 Equipment Chapter4 Packing ClosingtheMain 11301 00 00 0000 TOGGLEATTACHMENT Pass steering line through grommet from bottom side Thread toggle tip through loop at end of steeringline Pull steering...

Page 78: ...Equipment Chapter4 Packing ClosingtheMain Stowing main dual brakes position and stow thesecondarytoggles Feed the stow loop through the cats eye on primarybrakeline Feedstowloopthroughcatseyeonsecond...

Page 79: ...ipment Chapter4 Packing ClosingtheMain 11301 00 00 0000 Pass stow loop through primary guide ring as shown Pull head of primary toggle through the stow loop stowingbrakes MatethesnapandappropriateVelc...

Page 80: ...ent Chapter4 Packing ClosingtheMain SecureS FoldedlineswithVelcrocottonwrap EnsuretheVelcroisfullymatedtoreduceVelcro damagetothesuspensionlines Dividethelinesetbetweenfingersasshown Walk your fingers...

Page 81: ...STEMOWNER SMANUAL Page10 X Section2 Equipment Chapter4 Packing ClosingtheMain 11301 00 00 0000 Countthenosemakingsureyouhaveallcellsinyourhand After shaking the canopy once or twice secure the nose be...

Page 82: ...ter4 Packing ClosingtheMain Flake canopy in an accordian fashion from nose to tail making sure the line groups run down the middle of the canopy andthecanopyfabricispushedtotheoutsideand quarterslider...

Page 83: ...ment Chapter4 Packing ClosingtheMain 11301 00 00 0000 Leaving the nose exposed will cause the canopy to open quicker maybeharder Folding tuckingthenoseinwillcausethecanopytosnivel longer You may choos...

Page 84: ...Page13 X SIGMATANDEMSYSTEMOWNER SMANUAL 11301 00 00 0000 Section2 Equipment Chapter4 Packing ClosingtheMain Rolltailaroundnose3 5times Neatly set canopy on floor Carefull not to drop canopy on floor...

Page 85: ...SIGMATANDEMSYSTEMOWNER SMANUAL Page14 X Section2 Equipment Chapter4 Packing ClosingtheMain 11301 00 00 0000 Purgeorsqueezeallairoutofthecanopy Upfoldcanopybringinglinesbacktocenter...

Page 86: ...Page15 X SIGMATANDEMSYSTEMOWNER SMANUAL 11301 00 00 0000 Section2 Equipment Chapter4 Packing ClosingtheMain Repeatforoppositeside Extractcentercell Bringcentercelloutandaroundcanopy...

Page 87: ...SIGMATANDEMSYSTEMOWNER SMANUAL Page16 X Section2 Equipment Chapter4 Packing ClosingtheMain 11301 00 00 0000 Cocoonthecanopy...

Page 88: ...e17 X SIGMATANDEMSYSTEMOWNER SMANUAL 11301 00 00 0000 Section2 Equipment Chapter4 Packing ClosingtheMain Oncecocoonedpurgeouttherestoftheair Preparebagtoacceptcanopy MakefirstS foldaccordingtodepthofb...

Page 89: ...MOWNER SMANUAL Page18 X Section2 Equipment Chapter4 Packing ClosingtheMain 11301 00 00 0000 HolddownfirstS oldwithknee Thisfoldwilllockthesliderinplace sobesure slider grommets are all the way up to t...

Page 90: ...Page19 X SIGMATANDEMSYSTEMOWNER SMANUAL 11301 00 00 0000 Section2 Equipment Chapter4 Packing ClosingtheMain Reach underneath canopy in preparation for secondS fold MakingsecondS fold...

Page 91: ...0 X Section2 Equipment Chapter4 Packing ClosingtheMain 11301 00 00 0000 After 2nd S fold tuck ears underneath and above 1stS foldtodepthofbag SecureS foldwithD bag Insertthathalfofthe canopyintotheD b...

Page 92: ...GMATANDEMSYSTEMOWNER SMANUAL 11301 00 00 0000 Section2 Equipment Chapter4 Packing ClosingtheMain BringbagaroundS foldedcanopy Secure D bag with first 2 stows Use tandem Tudestowesheretoreducethechance...

Page 93: ...pter4 Packing ClosingtheMain 11301 00 00 0000 Stowtheremainderoflines Leaveabout2feet betweenthelaststowandtherisers Stowyourmainrisersalongsideofthereserve container Make sure the risers are not unde...

Page 94: ...SYSTEMOWNER SMANUAL 11301 00 00 0000 Section2 Equipment Chapter4 Packing ClosingtheMain NeatlyS foldremainderoflinesinthemainpack tray andnotovertopmainflap 2 Place D bag in container with line stows...

Page 95: ...Chapter4 Packing ClosingtheMain 11301 00 00 0000 Arrow on disk should be pointing up towards reservecontainer Thread main closing loop through chimney of disk and secure with main pin as shown in pict...

Page 96: ...TANDEMSYSTEMOWNER SMANUAL 11301 00 00 0000 Section2 Equipment Chapter4 Packing ClosingtheMain Cockthedrogueinthenormalfashion NoticethattheKevlarbridleontheleftsideofthecontainer isscrunchedupafteryou...

Page 97: ...eMain 11301 00 00 0000 PositionandkeepthescrunchedKevlarbridle ontheleftsideandontopbetweentheD bag andreservecontainer Usingalengthof725lbor1000lbspectrapull up cord Thread through D rings and around...

Page 98: ...2 Equipment Chapter4 Packing ClosingtheMain Passpull upcordthroughgrommetonbottom flap As the four 4 flaps are drawn together keep the disk centered with arrow pointing to thereservecontainer Secure w...

Page 99: ...NER SMANUAL Page28 X Section2 Equipment Chapter4 Packing ClosingtheMain 11301 00 00 0000 Oncesecure removethepull upcord Insertsafetypin attachedtodroguebridle into main pin eyelet and ensure that it...

Page 100: ...R SMANUAL 11301 00 00 0000 Section2 Equipment Chapter4 Packing ClosingtheMain Secure drogue bridle underneath right main side flap Secure the 2 small tuck tabs on pin flapunderneathmainplateflap Close...

Page 101: ...EMSYSTEMOWNER SMANUAL Page30 X Section2 Equipment Chapter4 Packing ClosingtheMain 11301 00 00 0000 Layoutdrogueinaniceflat circularfashion Folddrogueinhalfdowntowardsthebridle Folddrogueandbridleuptow...

Page 102: ...301 00 00 0000 Section2 Equipment Chapter4 Packing ClosingtheMain S foldremainderofbridleontopofeachother leavingapproximately15 ofloosebridle Foldcanopyover acrossbridlein3rd s Fold across once more...

Page 103: ...SIGMATANDEMSYSTEMOWNER SMANUAL Page32 X Section2 Equipment Chapter4 Packing ClosingtheMain 11301 00 00 0000 Insertdrogueinitspouchandtuckbridleaway soitisnotvisible...

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Page 105: ...IRCRAFT EXITS CHAPTER 3 FREEFALL DROGUE FALL CHAPTER 4 CANOPY CONTROL CHAPTER 1 PREPARATION CHAPTER 2 IN AIRCRAFT EXITS CHAPTER 3 FREEFALL DROGUE FALL CHAPTER 4 CANOPY CONTROL SECTION3 INSTRUCTORTECHN...

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Page 107: ...on or other debilitating ailment 3 Weight This is an important consideration and there are a number of factors to be considered First the total combined weight of the Tandem Instructor and the student...

Page 108: ...ensity altitude in other words on a hot humid day the canopy may land as if the field is at perhaps 6 000 rather than sea level a BIG difference On a very hot day with a heavy student density altitude...

Page 109: ...fts the legs up and forward after opening putting them in a safer position for landing The Student Harness was designed to comfortably and safely fit a wide range of body sizes To accomplish this it h...

Page 110: ...ling backwards out of the harness on a hard opening On anyone with a larger body frame the Main Lift Webs should be positioned further apart than on a smaller person There is no single right way to fi...

Page 111: ...performance and enjoyment A well conducted practice will help the student in the following ways Eliminate confusion make the program clear This will make the experience an enjoyable one Increase the...

Page 112: ...HTGEARCHECK A Student equipment B Tandem Master harness and containers A Studentequipment Start by checking to see that your student has a proper tight fitting jumpsuit and any other items they may ne...

Page 113: ...ng Openthereserveflapandmakesurethepinisproperlyseatedandthattheconditionoftheclosingloopisgood Don t pushthereservepintoofardownintotheloop thiswillcauseittotwist makingtheeyeletofthepinstickupinstea...

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Page 115: ...CHAPTER 2 IN AIRCRAFT EXITS...

Page 116: ...s therefore recommended that the Tandem Instructor check the security of the handle just before exit and then again just after drogue deployment on every jump It is better to realize you have a floati...

Page 117: ...ouble 3 The student s head should be back body arched feet together and weight totally supported by you before exit 4 The actual exit should be so smooth that the student hardly notices the difference...

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Page 119: ...CHAPTER 3 FREEFALL DROGUE FALL CHAPTER 3 FREEFALL DROGUE FALL...

Page 120: ...ling the drogue release handle Inotherwords ifyouwanttodeploythedrogueafterTandemterminalisreached youmustallowtwothousandfeet after deploying the drogue for deceleration before pulling the drogue rel...

Page 121: ...gh many instability problems are caused by a bad Tandem Instructor body position Specifically many problems start because the Tandem Instructor fails to throw a hard arch on exit and ignore the relati...

Page 122: ...andem Instructor s hard arch isineffective This technique must be used with caution as it increases the possibility that the student will grab your arms and prevent you from pulling There is simply no...

Page 123: ...rogue release both primary and secondary cutaway and reserve handle position You may or may not feel the drogue deploy We recommend you glance over your shoulder just after you ve thrown it so you ll...

Page 124: ...imply pull the drogue release handle located at the bottom left hand corner of the main container and on the right front strap A pull of approximately 3 4 inches will release the drogue or the seconda...

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Page 126: ...CHAPTER 4 CANOPY CONTROL CHAPTER 4 CANOPY CONTROL...

Page 127: ...n riser and check to see that the cables are routed properly and that they continue into thechannelasshowninillustration 3 4 115 3 Check the top student attachment snaps 4 Check the student harness fo...

Page 128: ...s slightly bent unless instructed otherwise 2 Enterlandingapproachpattern At about 1 000 enter down wind leg of pattern Assess the surface winds as you fly past the target area to make final alteratio...

Page 129: ...nt must raise the legs up and forward with knees bent prior to touchdown The Tandem Instructor must be able to see the feet and knees when looking over the students shoulder The Tandem Instructor can...

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Page 131: ...CHAPTER 2 IN AIRCRAFT CHAPTER 3 FREEFALL CHAPTER 4 CANOPY CONTROL CHAPTER 1 RESERVE PROCEDURES CHAPTER 2 IN AIRCRAFT CHAPTER 3 FREEFALL CHAPTER 4 CANOPY CONTROL SECTION4 MALFUNCTIONS EMERGENCIES SECTI...

Page 132: ...CHAPTER 1 RESERVE PROCEDURES CHAPTER 1 RESERVE PROCEDURES...

Page 133: ...out of sequence deployment or something occurring that you have not seen before follow your normal sequence of deployment prior to second guessing what the problem may be That sequence is deploy the d...

Page 134: ...under normal circumstances nor is it recommended with Tandem The reserve pilot chute may not have enoughdragtoextractthereservefreebagfromitscontainer Ifitdoes theresultingdeploymentwillbe unpredictab...

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Page 136: ...CHAPTER 2 AIRCRAFT EMERGENCIES STUDENT REFUSAL CHAPTER 2 AIRCRAFT EMERGENCIES STUDENT REFUSAL...

Page 137: ...elow4 000 500m 1200m Exit the aircraft and pull the reserve ripcord D Above 4 000 above1200m Exit the aircraft deploy the drogue pull drogue release handle at appropriate altitude It is important to n...

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Page 140: ...CHAPTER 3 FREEFALL CHAPTER 3 FREEFALL...

Page 141: ...n finding the secondary drogue release handle Meanwhile the Tandem Instructor reaches back for the drogue release handle So he waits sure that the student will get it any second Meanwhile the delay ca...

Page 142: ...report 6 Always tell the student during the pre jump briefing not to grab your arms at any time during the jump Make it clear what the consequences might be Tell the student that you will both die an...

Page 143: ...econdstryingtocleartheentangleddroguecanopybeforepullingthereserveripcord ANALYSIS Inthissituation yourvelocitywillincreaseto170mphinabout18seconds Thelongeryouwaittodeploy the reserve the higher the...

Page 144: ...ards the landing area reach back and reel in the trailing drogue if altitude permits If the main canopy should begin to deploy release the main risers by pulling the breakaway handle H Droguedoesnotre...

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Page 146: ...CHAPTER 4 CANOPY CONTROL CHAPTER 4 CANOPY CONTROL...

Page 147: ...oy pullthereserve Themainwillalmostsurelythenbereleasedandmaydeploy fully As soon as the reserve is fully open cutaway the main ANALYSIS This can happen when the drogue connection to the bag breaks or...

Page 148: ...nd the shoulders by the harness REACTION Loosen the chest strap to alleviate the problem and have the student sit back in the harness and slide both leg pads forward several inches for comfort NOTE St...

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Page 150: ...CHAPTER 1 STUDENT SKILLS CHAPTER 2 OTHER ACTIVITIES CHAPTER 1 STUDENT SKILLS CHAPTER 2 OTHER ACTIVITIES SECTION5 STUDENTTECHNIQUES SECTION5 STUDENTTECHNIQUES...

Page 151: ...CHAPTER 1 STUDENTSKILLS FORFIRSTJUMP CHAPTER 1 STUDENTSKILLS FORFIRSTJUMP...

Page 152: ...e by the Tandem Instructor Explain the problem of the blood flow being reduced at the legs and the shoulders and the importance of proper harness adjustment It is practically impossible for the studen...

Page 153: ...oach A Locationofsteeringtoggles After opening have the student look up to the risers and visually locate the steering toggles Demonstrate the release of the brakes with mention of the increasing wind...

Page 154: ...u 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 re...

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Page 156: ...CHAPTER 2 OTHER ACTIVITIES CHAPTER 2 OTHER ACTIVITIES...

Page 157: ...reefall or droguefall On exit the Tandem Instructor needs room to deploy the drogue and at any time after that the drogue could suddenly become a deploying main canopy 2 Onceunderthedrogue theTandempa...

Page 158: ...confident in their abilities WARNING Withregardstorelativework pleaseconsiderthis Tandemjumpinginessenceisa studenttraining jump Italmost seems ludicrous to involve a non certified jumper during a tan...

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Page 160: ...APPENDIX...

Page 161: ...and unpacked Install Time 3 5min 1 Pullonedroguereleasehandleout8 10 andclamptheSpectraRipcordLanyardatthemouthofthehousingusing a hemostat Untie the larks head knot and remove the ball handle 2 Thre...

Page 162: ...gue apex and discard 6 Larks head knot the new kill line to the drogue apex 7 Tie the hand tack cord to the unfinished end of the new kill line and while you hold the bridle tight have your friend pul...

Page 163: ...herTandemorsport madeinthevicinityofwater watergearmustbeworn IfaTandemjump is made near water BOTH the Instructor and the student must wear approved water gear 1 RELEASE RESERVE STATIC LINE RSL 2 DIS...

Page 164: ...l p e d e c n e u q e s f o t u o p o o l g n i s o l c n e k o r b 1 1 E T 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 7 d e l l u p s a w e s a e l e r e u g o r d t n e d u t s e u g o r d o n 2 1 I T 0 6 t n e m y o l p e d e...

Page 165: ...force if you pack twists into the ripcord lanyard below the pin 10 What will sticking the ripcord pin under the disk flange do to pull force 11 What might happen if you use a disk with a sharp nick i...

Page 166: ...t problem does a kill line that is too long cause LINE TRIM CHARTS All line trim charts are reproduced with permission from Performance Designs Inc It is advisable to check directly with Performance D...

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