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can encourage severe swing activity as the 2-wing combination tries to find a new compromise.
This upset will include a higher rate of descent, and this situation massively raises the risk of land-
ing injury.
8.4 Landing
Landing technique
To minimise the risk of injury as you hit the ground, the pilot should adopt the
Parachute Landing
Fall
(PLF) technique where possible. The basics: legs and feet together – not locked; slightly bent,
with modest bracing. Feet aligned 90 degrees to the ground track (whether backwards or forwards).
Don’t look down or anticipate touchdown. Look at the horizon – let the ground hit you, crumple
and roll progressively – feet, knees, hips, back, shoulders.
Water landing
If you land in water you must be aware that the air in the harness protector will try to float and may
turn you head down. Get out of there; use your harness as a swimming float!
Actions after landing
After landing you may have to control/collect your reserve by pulling the centre lines. Strong wind
can keep the reserve inflated and drag you over the ground, causing injury.
Don’t forget to look for your inner container, and collect it. Without it you, cannot pack the reserve
again. If you do lose it, contact the reserve or harness manufacturer for another suitable example.
