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PULL - When this signal is given you should immediatly deploy your parachute
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LEGS OUT - Extend the legs at the knees, 4 to 6 inches. This signal is repeated when further movement is necessary
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LEGS IN - Bend the legs at the knees 4 to 6 inches. This signal is repeated when further movement is necessary
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CIRCLE OF AWARENESS - When this signal is given, observe your heading, read your altimiter and check with your jumpmaster for any hand signals
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PRACTICE PILOT CHUTE THROW
1-Arch and look straight ahead.
2-While positioning your left hand in front of your head toward the horizon, place your right hand on the pilot chute handle.
3-After locating the pilot chute handle, sumilate deployment by extending your right arm directly into the clear airstream.
4-Recover into the box position.
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PELVIS DOWN - Push your pelvis toward the earth. This will increase the arch of your body.
Remember to prevent your knees from spreading too far apart. This decreases your ability to achieve comfortable stability in freefall.
See also--
"Knees Together" |
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KNEES TOGETHER - Bring your knees closer together. Many students have the tendency to spread thier legs apart during freefall. This results in a large flat area across the pelvis and consequently, instability. Bringing the knees closer together will allow you to arch more effectively. |
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TOE TAPS - Perform taps. While in the neutral box position, bring both feet together. The feet should meet parallel to each other, emphasizing contact at the balls of the feet. This maneuver helps the student to assure that the legs are symmetrical. |
