LANDING PROCEDURES
To minimize your ground speed at the point of landing, steer the parachute with either rear
riser so that you are facing into the wind at 100 feet above ground level.
The normal procedures for assessing wind direction should be used. Flags are excellent
wind direction and speed indicators as well as smoke, shadows or ripples on water/grass.
In preparation for landing, lock your legs together from thighs to ankles. Bend knees slightly
forward and brace yourself as if you were to jump off a 6.5 ft (2 meters) high platform. Roll
your body along your side to absorb landing shock. See picture series below:
HAZARD LANDINGS
WATER LANDING: Release the chest strap as you descend under the parachute, this allows
for faster parachute egress after landing. Turn the parachute to face "into the wind" as
normal, in case you are dragged by brisk winds it is better to be face up than face down.
Immediately after landing unhook both leg strap snaps (or fully extend the leg straps with TT
hardware) and swim out of parachute harness to safety. Always swim up wind and up stream
to avoid entanglement. After all the trapped air escapes from the parachute it becomes water
logged and will sink!
POWER LINE LANDING: Make all attempts to steer clear of power lines, even if it forces a
down wind landing. If unable to avoid power lines, place feet together, turn head to the side
and try not to touch more than one line. If suspended above the ground, make sure power
has been disconnected before a rescue attempt is made.
Emergency Parachute Manual P/N 81101-2P (Revised May 2004)
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