Feniks STUDENT Instruction Manual, No.
033-02-100
edition
IA
, 2012, page
36
of
38
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SECTION VII
IN-AIR AND GROUND PROCEDURES
1.
PRE-JUMP INSPECTION/CHECK
Check your parachute system (rig) before every jump.
Use the checklist below (in the proper use/operating order).
Before donning your rig, check the following:
1.
General container and harness condition
2.
Correct threading of leg straps through buckles
3.
Chest strap buckle
4.
That the collapsible pilot chute is correctly and firmly placed in the pouch
5.
That the collapsible pilot chute’s connecting tape is leading directly from the collapsible pilot chute pouch to the closing
pin, and that it has been correctly and firmly placed under all flaps
6.
That the closing pin has been correctly placed in the closing loop, and the closing loop is neither too short nor too long
7.
That the flap protecting the main parachute closing pin has been correctly closed
8.
That the main parachute risers and steering toggles are correctly and firmly placed under flaps
9.
That the three-ring release system has been properly assembled
10.
That the RSL tape has been correctly placed and connected
11.
That the cutaway handle has been correctly and firmly placed in its pouch
12.
That the reserve parachute deployment handle has been correctly and firmly placed in its pouch
13.
That reserve parachute deployment handle cable moves easily in the protective casing
14.
The reserve parachute closing pin position
15.
The reserve parachute packing date and seal
16.
That the Automatic Activation Device of the reserve parachuted has been switched on (if fitted)
17.
That the protective flap has been correctly closed
After donning your rig, check the following:
1.
That the harness is properly adjusted
2.
That leg straps are properly adjusted
3.
That the chest strap is properly adjusted and tight around the buckle
4.
That you can easily reach all your handles (use simulation should always be performed in the correct operating order)
2.
IN-AIR USE
Main parachute deployment with the use of the hand-deployed collapsible pilot chute.
To deploy the main parachute, grip and pull the collapsible pilot chute handle in the direction extending the elongated shape
of the collapsible pilot chute pouch, and throw it into the air in the same direction and as far away from your body as
possible.
After the canopy inflates check its condition; if the canopy has inflated properly, unstow your steering lines by gripping the
steering toggles, and pulling them downwards vigorously and symmetrically.
Main parachute deployment with the use of a static line attached to the aircraft.
Connect the static line to the point of attachment as specified in the aircraft instruction manual. The point of attachment
should be resistant to minimum loads of 600 lb (272.2 kg). The static line length and the point of attachment should be
adapted to the given aircraft type.
Main parachute cutaway.
To cut the main parachute away, grip the cutaway handle, rip it from the pouch (1) with a rounded hand movement (away
from your body), and pull it downwards along your chest towards the hip until your arm is fully stretched out (2)
(Photo No. 88).
