Category G
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
two redocks from ten feet without assistance
two redocks requiring an adjustment in fall rate
break off at the planned altitude without prompting
track 50 feet within ten degrees of the planned heading
Canopy
four maximum-performance reverse canopy turns
two unassisted landings within 65 feet of the target (jumps from previous categories count toward accuracy requirements)
Equipment
one complete pack job without assistance
Spotting and Aircraft
spot the aircraft, including all procedures, without assistance
oral quiz
Book Stuff
read and discuss USPA recommendations for tree landings (
SIM Section5-1.F
)
read and discuss USPA recommendations to experienced jumpers for automatic activation devices and reserve static lines (
SIM Sections 5-3.F
and
G
.)
read and discuss USPA recommendations for canopy collisions (
SIM Section 5-1.H
)
read and discuss USPA recommendations regarding weather (
SIM Section 5-5
)
read and discuss USPA recommendations on group freefall skydiving,
SIM Section 6-1
read and discuss additional USPA recommendations on breakoffs for freeflying groups in
SIM Section 6-2.E.5
read and discuss
FAR 65.125 through .133
(performance standards for parachute rigger privileges, record keeping, and seal requirements)
read and discuss FAA regulations for packing main and reserve parachutes (
FAR 105.43.a and .b
)
read and discuss FAA regulations for maintaining automatic activation devices (
FAR 105.43.c
)