This means as little time spent in the air as possible, ie. Traumatic injury patterns associated with static line parachuting. Static line square and static line round parachute jumps. The jump involves a days training at the airfield and once this is completed you can then solo jump from around 3,000 feet. Isp static line program skydive southwest florida also offers static line program. According to poynters parachute manual, the harness is.
A static line is a cord attached at one end to the aircraft and at the other end to the top of the jumpers dbag deployment bag, into which the canopy is packed. It is intended to be used during and after the first jump class as a study aid for exams and to use as a guide for practice skills. Military operations in particular often deploy troops from both sides of the plane in a procedure termed capes controlled alternating parachute exit system to deploy a large. As you jump, the parachute will open automatically. The t11 achieves a lower rate of descent by having a canopy that is 28 percent larger than the t10, resulting in a remarkable reduction in landing injuries. Parachute rigger handbook change 1 federal aviation. It should be noted that a substantial proportion of civilian parachuting included freefall parachuting in which the parachutist deploys his own parachute. Static line parachuting techniques and training by department of the army. A static line parachute jump is the very first step to becoming a certified skydiver. Marine killed in jump incident, corps suspends doublebag. This manual contains basic and advanced training and techniques for static line parachuting.
Static line and instructor assisted deployment this is the classic way to learn to skydive. A prospective study of 8886 military static line parachute descents causing 63 injuries including one fatality, is presented. Also note the straight arm holding the static line high over the shoulder to prevent static line injuries if it gets under the arm pit. This affects the injury pattern, obviating static line injuries but creating the risk of injury during the. Static line parachute jumping uk skydiving adventures ltd. Parachute training is commonly used for preparing to lead in combat since it presents a perceived threat to life which requires active mastery. A nylon strap, called a static line, is attached to the inside of the airplane. Static line is the original, best known method of learning to skydive.
The opinions or assertions contained herein are the private views of the authors and are not to be construed as official statements or perspectives reflecting the views of the department of the army or. That is, the static line allows you to freefall from the airplane until you reach the end of the line. Static line is the traditional method of instruction and is not a very popular program anymore. You will notice on our map page that some centres offer static line square jumps and others offer static line rounds. A static line is a cord that is connected to the airplane, and to your parachute such that when you exit the plane, the parachute will automatically be deployed as soon as you reach the end of the static line. Static line skydiving is the classic way to learn to skydive and has evolved over the last 30 years from its military origins into a successful method for training sport parachutists your day will begin at 9. On your first jump your parachute is automatically activated as you leave the aircraft from 3,500 feet. Learn to safely jump from an aeroplane and fly a modern rectangular parachute from 3500ft. We run weekend courses that involve a full days ground training on. Carries a paratrooper with a total exit weight of 400 lb. Pdf static line deployed parachute jumping is the most efficient technique used by the united states army airborne.
Staticline parachuting is an alternative method of getting qualified to the accelerated freefall course. Military static line parachuting exposes jumpers to a variety of novel methods of injury. Military static line parachuting injuries seen by the airborne battalion provider. You will land your parachute on your own with instructors talking to you on radio. Army jumpmaster with the 1st brigade combat team, 82nd airborne division in a mock door aircraft simulator 511adk678006. Static line parachute jumping available at 19 centres across the uk. Pdf military static line parachute injuries researchgate. It is reference material to be used in conjunction with the static line first jump course. The capability to be configured as a static line parachute or a free fall parachute increases our adaptability to mission requirements. Static line parachuting techniques and training tc 321. Static line parachute jumping uk skydiving adventures. After 1 day of training jump solo from 3,5000 feet. The safety device compares this distance to a predetermined distance threshold. There is no progression program associated with the static line method.
It is for this reason that we investigated the incidence and characteristics of static line parachuting injuries to determine and describe injury patterns sustained and to use such information to improve identification and treatment of such injuries and possibly mitigate injury in subsequent operations. One full day of groundtraining is all that is required to carry out your first solo parachute jump from 4,000ft. Military static line parachuting injuries seen by the. Restrictions the parachuting staticline experience is for persons of ages 16 to 40 only. Persons with the age of 16 to 18 will need a signed consent form parentguardian.
Static line iad skydive at skydive saratoga premier. It is designed to standardize procedures for initial qualification and training of personnel in their duties and responsibilities in airborne operations. You will not be attached to anyone or have anyone holding on to you. Classification guide see appendix 3 and on the classification of the us army field manual for static line parachuting 32, containing. Chambersburg skydiving center static line skydiving in. The parachutists fall from the aircraft causes the static line to become taut, this then pulls the dbag out of the container on the jumpers back. As the names suggest, both jumps use the static line system described above but with a different shaped parachute canopy. The red and green lightsthe famous signals of when to jump or not to jump. When a jumper exits the aircraft, the static line still hooked inside of the aircraft catches and pulls the chute free. Static line is a line of cable or webbing, one end of which is fastened to the parachute, the other to some part of the aircraft, used to activate and deploy or partially deploy the parachute as the student falls away from the aircraft. A static line is a fixed cord attached to a large, stable object. A tether attached to the airplane automatically opens.
Parachute opens automatically as you leave the aircraft. You climb out of the aircraft under the supervision of your instructor and when you exit the. The student gets 6 hours of ground training and is then taken to an altitude of about 3000 feet for the jump. This is a quantum leap in terms of parachuting capability, no longer having to have cs poppingup to drop troops. We run weekend courses that involve a full days ground training on the saturday and then jump on the sunday.
The groups riggers will continue their assistance with the. Us6880786b2 static line parachute automatic activation. Parachute training is commonly used for preparing to lead in combat since it presents a perceived threat to. According to the method, a safety device situated on a jumper continuously or periodically senses the distance of the jumper from the jumping platform e. If you have the nerve to go it alone then the two day static line parachute jump course is the one for you. A static line parachute jump whilst slightly more demanding than a tandem skydive. In military parachuting operations, troops are deployed at low altitudes using a static line parachute, in which the parachutist hooks his or her parachute into a line that deploys the parachute on exiting the plane figure 1. Static line parachute jump uk skydiving adventures. If static line parachute jumping is on your to do list and you want the added satisfaction of doing it on your own, then after completing the raps ram air parachute system course, you can be jumping solo from 3,500 feet using an advanced modern rectangular parachute. A static line jump involves a line connected to the chute. Weight limit for the parachuting staticline experience is 16 stone for male approximately 101 kg and stone approximately 82kg for female.
Although military staticline parachuting injuries can be sustained at any time between the paratrooper. Static line parachuting raps the raps ram air parachute system course is the traditional method of learning to fly a modern rectangular parachute which opens automatically as you leave the aircraft. In military parachuting operations, troops are deployed at low altitudes using a static line parachute, in which the parachutist hooks his or her parachute into a line that deploys the parachute on exiting the plane. Fm 57220 static line parachuting techniques and training. Ideal for groups such as stags, hens and corporate events. The static line progression is perfect for someone who would like to make the jump alone, has time to invest in training and would like to make skydiving a life long hobby. This manual covers the proper procedures for static line. Traumatic injury patterns associated with static line. The opinions or assertions contained herein are the private views of the authors and are not to be construed as official statements or perspectives reflecting the views of the department of the army or the department of defense. Army jumpmaster safety grabs the static line of a paratrooper with the 82nd airborne division during a jump from an air force c17 globemaster iii aircraft assigned to the 8th airlift squadron june 27 627fqa406179. Air mission brief without bn commanders prior approval.
The new parachute was slated for introduction last month, with a full battalion to be equipped by early 1994. An apparatus and method to improve the safety of static line parachute jumping are disclosed. Static line parachuting is an alternative method of getting qualified to the accelerated freefall course. Very lowlevel military static line parachute systems. Static line skydiving is the classic way to learn to skydive and has evolved over the last 30 years from its military origins into a successful method for training sport parachutists. This training circular, static line parachuting techniques and training, tc 321. The current study examined whether a staticline parachute program could help prepare future military officers to lead in extreme situations by increasing leadership selfefficacy. Jan 23, 2018 a static line jump involves a line connected to the chute. Jump from 4000ft on your first skydive with a british skydiving static line parachuting course. All thats left for you to do is install the velcro brand tape tab to the pilot chute. This manual covers various leadership principles as well as how to effectively implement them. Jumping solo from the beginning, most static line students spread their learning over a longer. The idea here is to fill a void my unit 1cpb was missing, that is the ability to perform mass parachute insertions using a static line chute. Static line free fall skydive euroa skydiving melbourne.
This feature was done very well in ace and we hope to bring similar features to a3 in this stand alone addon. Static line parachuting is also an ideal activity for groups and we can offer corporate packages for team building exercises as well as groups activities for military preparation courses, explorer scouts, sixth form colleges and other organisations looking to enable young people to expand their horizons. Static line skydiving is the most popular and traditional way to learn how to skydive. Development of leadership selfefficacy by staticline parachuting. Static line training sl this method has evolved over the last 30 years from its military origins into a successful method for training sport parachutists.
An indian army paratrooper, center, with the 50th parachute brigade hands his static line to a u. Army fm 57220 81996 static line parachuting techniques and training chapter 19 nonstandard aircraft used during airborne operations this chapter contains aircraft descriptions, jm procedures, and aircraft preparation techniques. Jumping solo from the beginning, most static line students spread their learning over a longer period of time due to the number of jumps required. Parachute riggers are not necessarily required to download the instructions to a hard. All static line and aff students weights and heights are checked on arrival so please ensure you have provided accurate details otherwise you may not be permitted to take part in the course. Providers assigned to airborne units need to develop and maintain a high index of suspicion when dealing with jumprelated injuries. Static line or raps ramair progression system consists of a two day parachute course, the first day consist of ground training with the equipment and aircraft exit procedures together with parachute control and landing techniques.
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