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Appendix A

FREEFALL HAND SIGNALS

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pelvis forward (arch)
circle of awareness
(altitude check)

OK

deploy the parachute (pull)
legs in
(retract legs slightly)
extend legs six
inches and hold
open hand
(release pilot chute)
check arm
position
knees together slightly
—or— toe taps
practice the
deployment sequence

relax (breathe)