SKYDIVE CITY - FJC Exam for AFF Students
STUDENT'S NAME
Date
INSTRUCTOR'S NAME
Location
By the following, I certify that I have been trained in the following aspects of parachuting and that I know and
understand the necessary procedures. The Instructor's initials confirm that my performance in training was
satisfactory.
*** STUDENTS PLEASE INITIAL EACH ITEM BELOW ***
1) I know how to locate and use:
-Main steering toggles
-Reserve steering toggles
Please initial here:_____
-Cutaway & Reserve ripcord handles
-Radio ON/OFF/Channel/Volume controls
-Main Pilot Chute
-Altimeter
2) The emergency aircraft procedures have been taught to me. I understand that the safest way to descend from a
disabled aircraft is normally by parachute and I will do exactly as commanded by the instructor and/or pilot.
Please initial here:_____
3) The proper Exit procedures have been taught. I have practiced them and can perform as required.
Please initial here:_____
4) The layout of the dropzone, including the hazards, has been described to me in detail. I will be able to guide myself
to a safe landing area in the event of radio failure.
Please initial here:_____
5) The deployment procedure has been taught to me and I know how and when to check my parachute.
Please initial here:_____
6) I understand how to perform the basic maneuvers required for avoiding hazards while under a parachute and I will
use them if required. I further understand that I should to be facing into the wind, on landing and how to determine that
direction on my own, if necessary.
Please initial here:_____
7) The principles of the recommended landing procedures have been explained. I have rehearsed the "FLARE" and
understand the "PARACHUTE LANDING FALL" (PLF) and will perform them as required.
Please initial here:_____
8) I can identify common malfunctions of my parachute
Please initial here:_____
9) I have practiced my reserve deployment procedures and I can perform them if necessary.
Please initial here:_____
10) I realize that a parachute malfunction is a possibility. I further realize that if such a situation should arise, I must
act accordingly and will not receive or expect any direction from any person on the ground or in the air.
Please initial here:_____
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SKILLS EXAMINATION
1) You normally will jump from what altitude? ____________ What is your planned pull altitude?____________
2) As a student, what is the maximum allowable wind speed for jumping? ______________.
3) Will the intended landing area always be in front of you after opening your parachute? How will you locate it?
4) As a Freefall Student, who is most responsible for your skydive & your safety? _____________
5) What task should be performed before leaving the student area, again at the boarding area, and again before you
exit the plane?
6) What will your Instructors ask you prior to exiting?
7) Describe the HOTEL CHECK and EXIT COUNT
8) If you experience a tumbling sensation after exit, what is the most important thing that you can do at that time?
9) It takes about ______ seconds to fall the 1st 1000’ (300m) and approx. ______ seconds to fall each 1000’ (300m)
after that.
10) Write in the meaning of the following freefall hand signals:
(shake at harness)
(open & closing hand)
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11) Describe the Circle of Awareness after the first few seconds of freefall:
12) After exit you perform the Circle of Awareness and you see only one instructor. What do you do?
13) What do you do if you find yourself with no Instructors (alone) in freefall?
14) You have only performed one out of three practice pulls (PP’s) on your jump and your altimeter is now reading
5000 feet (1500m). What do you do?
15) Describe your skydive tasks & pull sequence from 6000' until your canopy is open?
16) You are at 5000 feet (1500m) and are about to activate your main parachute, when you and your instructors begin
to tumble. What should you do?
17) What is the single most important task on this and every other skydive jump?____________
18)
a) State the 3 main criteria you will use to determine if your parachute is a good one.
i)
ii)
iii)
b) Describe what you will do for a typical Canopy Control Check.
19) Where are the cutaway and reserve handles located on your harness?
20) Once you recognize a malfunction has occurred with your parachute after deployment, when will you start your
emergency procedures?
21) Where are the Steering Toggles for both your main and reserve parachute?
22) What is your Decision Altitude? Why is this important?
23)
a) What are 'LINE TWISTS' and what are you supposed to do about them?
b) What is 'SLIDER HANG-UP' and what are you supposed to do about it?
c) What are 'CLOSED or COLLAPSED END CELLS' and what are you supposed to do about them?
24) What is the first thing you should do immediately after your main parachute opens?
1. Check canopy for possible malfunction
2. Orient yourself and await radio commands
3. Watch the horizon and fly back to the dropzone
4. Cutaway and pull the reserve handle
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25) What are the proper steps to take in the event of a malfunctioned main parachute?
26) What should you do if you hear no radio commands after your parachute opens?
1. Do nothing and await radio commands
2. Immediately try to find an open field
3. Orient yourself to the dropzone, determine the wind direction and head for the Holding Area or Designated
Point
4. Follow other parachutes in the air for landing direction
5. Both 3 & 4
27) Why is it better to face into the wind when landing?
28) Why should you avoid radical parachute turns close to the ground?
29) Describe a PLF and under what circumstances will you do one?
30) Using the picture below, and what you know about flying your parachute, sketch your ‘Holding Area’ and draw
your flight pattern to the landing area. Add the altitudes and where you should be for your ‘Final Approach’ or
‘Designated Point’.
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31) At about 50 feet (15m), you realize that you are flying your parachute in the wrong direction for landing (i.e.
downwind). What do you do, if anything??
32) While under parachute at 100 feet (30m), it appears that you might land on an obstacle, what should you do:
1. Face into the wind and prepare for landing
2. Steer to avoid the obstacle
3. Steer towards the landing area
4. Release the steering toggles and protect yourself in case you hit the obstacle
33) What is the easiest way to collapse your parachute if you land in high winds?
34) Using the altimeter picture, write in the meaning or what you will be doing at of each of the indicated altitudes.
A
B
C
D
35) Who has the final responsibility for your safety on this and all other parachute jumps?
*** END OF TEST - PLEASE COMPLETE NEXT SECTION ***
PARACHUTING IS A SPORT THAT INVOLVES A
CERTAIN AMOUNT OF HAZARD AND RISK, WHICH
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH
IF NOT PROPERLY CARRIED OUT BY ITS
PARTICIPANTS.
I understand that I am under obligation to ask
questions on my training if I am in doubt in any way, no
matter how minor. I further understand that I am under
no obligation to participate in any actual parachuting
activities and do so freely and of my own will.
IF YOU DO NOT FEEL THAT YOU HAVE BEEN
PROPERLY TRAINED OR IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS OR OTHER CONCERNS AT ANY
STAGE OF THE PRE-JUMP OR JUMP, DO NOT
PROCEED TO THE NEXT STAGE.
I will not engage in any Sport Parachuting activities
unless I feel completely confident in my ability to safely
handle any situation that may arise, no matter how
remote the possibility (both foreseeable and
unforeseeable).
DO NOT JUMP UNLESS YOU ARE COMPLETELY
SATISFIED THAT YOU ARE FULLY AWARE OF
THE STEPS INVOLVED IN GUIDING YOURSELF TO
A SAFE LANDING IN A NORMAL OR ANY
UNUSUAL OR EMERGENCY SITUATION.
I further understand that if I do not feel ready to jump at
this time, I can, at no extra cost to me, take the
instructional course over again, and a time convenient
for both my own & Skydive City’s schedule.
STUDENT SIGNATURE
REQUIRES FURTHER TRAINING?
(yes/no)
INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE
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