Category F
Category at a Glance
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Academics
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Dive Flows
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Quiz
Category at a Glance
Advancement Criteria
Exit and Freefall
cumulative three tracking sequences: track for five seconds within 30 degrees of the planned heading, turn 180 degrees, and track back for five seconds
two clear and pulls (already accomplished by former IAD and static-line students)
Canopy
cumulative four 180-degree turns under canopy while flying in deep brakes
braked approach and landing on a canopy that allows for a safe braked landing
cumulative two unassisted landings within 82 feet of the planned target (jumps from previous categories count toward accuracy requirements)
Equipment
one complete pack job with assistance
perform a pre-jump equipment check on another jumper fully rigged and ready to jump
Spotting and Aircraft
spot the aircraft, including all procedures, with minimum assistance
oral quiz
Book Stuff
study USPA Basic Safety Requirements for A license holders (
SIM Sections 2-1.B; G.3; H.2; J.1.a; J.2 — 3; M.5; and N
)
study USPA conditions, requirements, and privileges for A-license holders (
SIM Section 3-1
)
study USPA recommendations on recurrent training (
SIM Section 5-2
)
study
SIM Section 5-1.F
to review power-line landing procedures
study USPA recommendations on group separation during jump run (
SIM Section 5-7
)
read the owner’s manuals for the main and reserve canopies and the harness and container system in use for jumps in this category