Everyday should be safety day

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Just a reminder to everyone to remember to be safe.Keep the numbers as low as possible.Here's a little reading for everybody.Newbies(like me) and exp. jumpers can beneift from this.
Safety Checklist - Equipment

MAINTENANCE | PACKING | THE GEAR CHECK

MAINTENANCE


pilot chute handle secure
pilot chute fabric crisp and seams intact
stitching on pin attachment to bridle secure
velcro still clings
no plating or corrosion on main pin
top grommet on deployment bag not warped
stitches holding stow band loops not raveled
bag attachment point to canopy secure
no fabric damage or broken stitching
stitching on line attachment points and cascades secure
no damage to lines, especially steering lines at cascades and brake locking loops
no damage to slider material
slider grommets not warped, bent or worn through
no corrosion on connector links
no cracks in threaded barrels of connector links connector links tight (finger tight plus a quarter turn)
connector link protectors intact
no rust on rings or other hardware on risers BRAKE SYSTEM
no corrosion on keeper ring
stitching and webbing not worn
no abrasion on keeper loops toggles securely knotted
velcro on toggles not worn
no fabric damage or broken stitching HARNESS AND CONTAINER
all velcro still clings (riser covers, riser retainers, main pin cover flaps, let strap bridle mating)
grommets not deformed
remove cutaway cables and wipe clean (especially with hard cable housings)
[AND ONCE A MONTH!]
reserve cable swage (ball on end of cable) secure
pilot chute pouch undamaged; elastic good
replace main closing loop (make extras while you're at it)
reserve closing loop not worn; rigger should replace


PACKING

One of the best ways to keep yourself safe is to be good to your gear. Regular maintenance, clean pack jobs and
pre-jump gear checks can save you a lot of trouble in the air. If you know your gear's in good shape, you can relax
and enjoy the skydive!


brakes stowed
lines straight and untwisted
lines remain in center of canopy throughout pack job (especially D and steering lines)
slider all the way up to the stops
rubber bands in good condition and the correct size
stows long enough
enough line slack between bag and risers
closing loop in good condition and the correct length
washer present at knot of closing loop
pilot chute cocked
pilot chute bridle routed correctly
slack in bridle above pin so pin extracts freely
pin in good condition
pilot chute folded correctly (per manufacturer's instructions)


THE GEAR CHECK

BACK TO FRONT, TOP TO BOTTOM

RESERVE


AAD on
reserve pin in place
closing loop in good condition
seal and thread intact
ripcord moves freely through housing
RSL routed correctly

MAIN

main pin all the way through closing loop
closing loop in good condition
pilot chute bridle routed correctly
pilot chute securely in pocket
pilot chute handle accessible
pilot chute cocked (check window)
let straps and harness not twisted

3-RING RELEASE


rings free of corrosion
only one ring through another
loop through smallest ring only
loop in good condition
loop goes through riser and then grommet at end of cable housing; then cable goes through
loop

HARNESS AND EXTRAS


chest strap threaded correctly through hardware
ripcord and cutaway handles in view, secure and easily accessible
B-12 leg strap snaps closed all the way
leg straps threaded correctly through hardware and cinched titghtly
all excess webbing stowed
altimeter zeroed
audible altimeter set and zoned

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YOU AND YOUR PILOT

Every jump begins with the ride to altitude. This ride can be a time to think about the skydive or help the pilot scan
for other aircraft. By being prepared - from the time you board until it's time to exit - you can help your pilot make
the ride safe and easy.

A SAFE PILOT WILL:

conduct a thorough pre-flight inspection of the aircraft at the start of the day.
ensure enough fuel for the flight.
know the current local weather and forecast.
have a seat belt for you and ask you to use it.
ensure that the aircraft is well-maintained and fully operational.
use a runway of sufficient length for the aircraft.

A SKYDIVER MAY ASK THE PILOT:

Are you licensed, rated and current for the flight?
Have you checked the aircraft's weight and balance?
Is the aircraft in compliance with an approved maintenance program?
Does the weather allow for visual flight rules?

A SKYDIVER MAY NOT ASK THE PILOT:

to fly through clouds or reduced visibility.
to allow a jump through or near clouds.
to perform aerobatics or abrupt maneuvers.
to place the importance of the jump over the safety of the flight.
to carry more people than weight and balance and the number of seat belts allow.
to fly the aircraft outside of its center of gravity limits.


LOADING

ARE YOU–

approaching the airplane from behind?
approaching a helicopter from the front?
geared up and checked before boarding?
protecting all your handles as you enter the aircraft and following procedures to avoid an accidental deployment?


TAKEOFF


Have your seatbelt fastened.
Look around and make sure everyone has their seat belts fastened.
Put on and fasten your helmet.
If you have a camera helmet, strap it in - it can become a dangerous projectile.

WATCH OUT FOR THE SPINNING PROPELLER!


IN AN EMERGENCY


Don't panic.
Listen to the pilot; follow his instructions (as relayed by the load master or jumpmaster.)
Try not to shift or move around in the airplane - the pilot's already working hard to control it.
If you're landing with the plane, make sure your seat belt is fastened.
Put on your helmet.
Once the plane has landed, get out and away from it if you're able.
Do not turn off any of the airplane's electrical switches; this could cause a spark.




Equipment
Airplanes
The Skydive
Emergencies

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Safety Checklist - The Skydive

EXITING | BREAKOFF AND TRACKING | UNDER CANOPY | DEPLOYMENT | DRILLS

EXITING

Here's what it's all about! This is the fun part. But it can only be fun if it's safe. Review the basics to stay in top
form. From the time you leave the airplane until the time you land on the ground, your life is in your hands. Protect
it.


Agree on the spot and exit order before getting on the plane.
Pick a jump run that will work for all the groups on the load. Crosswind or diagonal jump runs
sometimes work best.
Leave more separation between groups when the upper winds are stronger.
Groups should exit in logical order (although the time interval between groups is more crucial to
adequate separation than exit order.)
For rear-door aircraft, let the pilot know the number of people who will exit together. Too
many people in the door can stall the airplane.


BREAKOFF AND TRACKING


In formation skydiving, groups of six or more should break off by 4,000 feet; all others can break off by 3,500
feet (although these are minimums.)
In freeflying, break off higher, especially for larger groups.
Track 180 degrees from the center of the formation.
Practice flat tracking.
Watch for other jumpers as you track; low man has the right of way.
Check for other jumpers before you wave off.
Once you wave off, deploy.


UNDER CANOPY

Up High

Once you're open and clear of traffic, do a control check.
Always look before you turn.
Minimize turns in traffic.
Yield the right of way to lower canopies.

Final Approach

Follow the landing pattern. (If in doubt, follow the first jumpers to land.)
On no-wind days, land in the direction of the first jumper.
When on an unfamiliar DZ or at a boogie, avoid high-speed landings.
Avoid spiraling down into earlier groups' traffic.


DEPLOYMENT


Tell other groups if you plan to pull high.
Look for potential traffic problems while your canopy opens.
Once you're open, check for other canopies.
If you're on a collision course, be ready to get out of the way as soon you're fully open. Steer away with your rear
riser. If it's a head-on, turn right.


DRILLS

DRILL #1: RISER TURNS
Once you're open, leave your toggles stowed. Practice turning with your rear and front risers. Try to see if you can
control the canopy simply by shifting your weight in the harness. Practice flaring with your rear risers with the toggles
stowed. Do this same series of exercises with one brake released, simulating a broken steering line.

DRILL #2: FLARES
Once again, leave your brakes stowed. Pull down on the rear risers as quickly and as far as you
can until the canopy starts to stall. Pull down on the rear risers cmoothly and evenly, inches at a
time. The canopy will eventually stall, but much more gently. Find the stall point by seeing how
far you can pull before the canopy begins to stall. Repeat the riser drills with both brakes
unstowed. Then, repeat the drills with the steering lines.

DRILL #3: FINDING YOUR HANDLES
If clear below you and all around, start spiraling down. Turn in both directions. Now quickly find to
find both of your emergency handles. Could you get to them?






Equipment
Airplanes
The Skydive
Emergencies

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Safety Checklist - Emergencies

PARTIAL MALFUNCTIONS | TOTAL MALFUNCTIONS | TWO CANOPIES OUT
CAN YOU CUT AWAY? | CANOPY COLLISIONS | PRACTICE AND REVIEW

PARTIAL MALFUNCTIONS

Sometimes, no matter how well you prepare, things go wrong. If you have a natural reaction for every mishap, you'll
be a safer skydiver. But natural reactions come only with consistent practice. And you just can't practicetoo much.

Definition Any malfunction accompanied by a full or partial deployment.

Examples: lineover, streamer, bag lock, slider up, broken lines, horseshoe, severe line twists, big
tears in the fabric, broken or disconnected riser.

Procedures:

Arch.
Look at the riser release handle.
Reach for the riser release handle.
Look at the reserve ripcord handle before cutting away.
Pull the release handle, throw it away and clear the cables while still looking at the reserve
ripcord handle.
Reach for the reserve ripcord handle with both hands.
Pull the reserve ripcord.
Check canopy.


TOTAL MALFUNCTIONS

Definition: Any malfunction in which nothing is deploying.

Examples: lost or missing deployment handle, hard or impossible pull, container lock, pilot chute in
tow*.

Procedures:

Arch.
Look at the reserve ripcord handle.
Reach for the reserve ripcord handle with both hands.
Pull the reserve ripcord and clear the cable.
Check canopy.
*Note: Pulling the reserve in this case may result in double deployment. Prepare to deal with two
canopies out.


TWO CANOPIES OUT


Find the stable (natural) configuration.
If in a side-by-side or downplane, cut away.
If in a biplane, steer with the dominant (larger) canopy. (Leave the other canopy's brakes stowed.)
If entangled, use the brakes and risers to clear and control to the ground.
Land two canopies without flaring.
Prepare to do a PLF.


CAN YOU CUT AWAY?

Try this test on your rig

Hang your risers from a very strong point overhead.
While you're in the harness, have two people hold on to it, pulling down to increase the tension on the 3-ring
release. (A padded mat underneath would be a good idea.)
Cut away the risers. (Be sure to disconnect your RSL before you do this exercise.)


CANOPY COLLISIONS


If a canopy collision is unavoidable, try to miss the other skydiver's body.
Spread as wide as possible to distribute the force of the collision and to avoid going between lines.
Protect your handles.
Have a hook knife accessible.
Try to communicate with the other jumper right away, before you start pulling handles or cutting lines.
Consider disconnecting your RSL before cutting away from an entanglement.


PRACTICE AND REVIEW

When:

after a long layoff
before exit
on USPA Safety Day
often

Where:

in a training harness
at your rigger's house at repack time
in your head
in the air after deployment

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No,this is off this site from the safety pages.And if reminding people to be sfae gets me in trouble ,then I'll be in trouble.I just want people to be safe and to have fun.