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Category D

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Category at a Glance

Advancement Criteria

Exit and Freefall

AFF Students

  • stability within five seconds after an unassisted poised exit

All Students

  • cumulative four 90-degree turns, 20-degree tolerance
  • cumulative two 180-degree and two 360-degree turns, 45-degree tolerance
Canopy
  • cumulative two 90-degree rear riser turns with brakes set
  • cumulative two 90-degree rear riser turns with brakes released
  • one 180-degree rear riser turn, and one 360-degree rear riser turn with brakes released
  • two rear riser flares above 2,000 feet
  • landing within 165 feet of the target with minimal assistance

 

Equipment
  • operate the AAD

 

Spotting and Aircraft
  • recognize and observe the airport and the spot from the aircraft door during jump run

 

oral quiz

Book Stuff