Study and Air Skills
Five participants
Plan for four or five jumps with video
and a couple of classroom hours.
Curriculum
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1.
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Wind, Weather and Spotting | |
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2.
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Flight characteristics and basic canopy facts | |
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3.
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Malfunction response | |
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4.
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Fatalities study | |
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5.
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Drop zone landing systems around the USPA | |
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6.
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Wingloading and gear selection | |
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7.
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Opening: soft or shock and awe | |
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8.
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Descent: anywhere anytime | |
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9.
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Final Pattern: accuracy on every jump | |
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10.
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Landings: to be or not to be | |
| 11. | Packing tips |
Skydive Pepperell Location
Latitude:42 degrees 41' 77"N, Longitude:71 degrees 33' 00'W
Magnetic declination = 15 degrees, 32 minutes West
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