Newbie 0 #1 June 19, 2003 This is generally specific to UK jumpers as we have to have one of these, but others feel free to chip in if im missing anything. I forgot to ask this at the dz on the weekend about what is specifically looked at when i get a check, and someone asked me for one and i said i hadn't been briefed and couldn't do it yet. Anyway i want to know for my own benefit (not so i can do checks on other people, i'd rather let someone with more experience do that). I always check on my own gear before putting it on: 3 rings for proper connection and wear CYPRES on Reserve pin in place Main pin is in place and seated properly Handles are in place (and peel the velcro every once in a while) Seams/stiching on chest and leg straps are good (before the 1st jump after not jumping for a week or more) Hacky is out, PC is in and bridle is routed straight to the PC When i put my gear on, i check: Chest strap routed properly Alti zero'd Leg straps tucked in and not twisted All 3 handles are in place What else is done on a flightline check? Am i missing anything? Thanks "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #2 June 19, 2003 Everyone hase their own routine for this. for good guidance go here http://www.zct.co.uk/skydivemag/pages/articles/apr97/flightlinecheck.htm and also here http://www.dropzone.com/safety/resources/safetychecklist/ Get into the habit of checking yourself out, even if you are a student or under supervision, it doesn't hurt, and ask someone about it if your not sure. Its also a good idea to learn how to pin check yourself prior to exit, its easy once you know how.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus 1 #3 June 19, 2003 You also want to check that they've got an alti, helmet, goggles, a knife, gloves if it's winter. I normally check the little loop for wear that the cutaway cable runs through and keeps the three rings closed. GusOutpatientsOnline.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflybella 0 #4 June 19, 2003 You'll get alot of advice on what to check and when to check it - follow it all. Check everything and then check it again. And as far as letting more experienced jumpers check others' gear - if you're not experienced enough to check others, you're not experienced enough to check your own! (Who's more important than you? ) Seriously, check the HELL out of other people's gear - for god's sake, don't go touching anything but if something on the outside (chest strap, stitching, loose bridle, hackey loose, etc.) looks strange to you - ask a more experienced jumper about it, or the person himself. Sometimes the less experienced jumpers are more aware - as time goes by, a certain amount of 'comfort' sets in - you'll find so many posts about experienced jumpers making mistakes. Bottom line, if you have questions/concerns about MY gear, I want to know! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #5 June 19, 2003 Mine goes something like this. 1. Helmet, goggles if required. 2. Correct rig for dive (No throw-out for ripcord jump etc) 3. 3 rings 4. 3 rings (This for assembly 0 I would hope wear would show before this!) 5. RSL attached and routed correctly 6. Reserve handle in place, swage on cable 7. Chest strap correctly done up, lose end tucked away 8. Cat away puff clear and secure 9. Leg strap tight, loose end tucked away 10. Legs strap tight, loose end tucked away 11. Main ripcord/boc secure (Open reserve flap) 12. Free movement on reserve cable 13. RSL correctly routed 14. Pin in place 15. Closure loop good 16. Seal in place 17. Cypress on (Close reserve flap) 18. check SL routing/ BOC bridle routing/ Main ripcord 19. Closure loop OK. 20. Alti? Reading zero? Other stuff springs to mind, like jewelry, watches, hair, baggy clothes that could conseal handles or hook on stuff - boots with hooks etc. I've found a bunch of disturbing stuff over the years... tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflydrew 0 #6 June 19, 2003 check the little window on the bridle to be sure that the pilot chute is cocked... The kill line is supposed to have a colored area that is visible when the pilot chute is properly cocked... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #7 June 19, 2003 QuoteThe kill line is supposed to have a colored area that is visible when the pilot chute is properly cocked... It depends.Many kill lines dont have collor on.,dont make them worse by that but rember to besure its were it should be.. Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleBadger 0 #8 June 19, 2003 Most of the things that need to be checked have already been listed, but just a word of advice... work out a pattern that you can follow which covers all points in a methodical order which you will repeat without changing every time that you do a check. If you are jumping about checking things randomly then it is easy to miss something Also if you aren't sure how something is meant to be setup ASK... it amazes me how many people don't have a clue with pin pull, I won't start on people trying to check the skysurf board!!! Final point... if you're checking someone, don't switch onto Auto and just expect it to be good! I had an advanced instructor the day after giving me my IC1 flightline check brief do a flightline check... then on my way out to the plane one of the people who I was jumping with went beserck... why??? i had misrouted my chest strap and it HADN'T been picked up on! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #9 June 19, 2003 [QUOTE]It depends.Many kill lines dont have collor on.,dont make them worse by that but rember to besure its were it should be..[/QUOTE] Let me get this straight, youre saying some collapsible pilot chutes dont change color through the "window" or that some collapsible pilot chutes just dont have a window to let you know that its cocked? --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleBadger 0 #10 June 19, 2003 Both... I've seen quite a few windows where the color has faded to much to be noticable, in which case of course it is simple enough to use a permanent pen to put color on, people just don't always to that. Also on my pinpull rig then there is no window, since the entire bridal from the pilotchute to the pin is held within the container. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydive84 0 #11 June 20, 2003 Check yourself before you jump. If you get into the habit of doing this and not just walking on to the flightline and sticking your rig in someones face and asking them to check you. Nobody should ever have to pick up anything wrong with your kit. I know in the uk they usually will pick it up - but if you start to let people find stuff set up wrong youll be screwed if you ever try to jump in the us where its your own responsibility. Also dont start proding stuff in or pulling stuff out without first askin the person whose gear it is. It really pisses me off when someone just comes up to you and starts screwing around with my rig without even consulting me. Adi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivejersey 0 #12 June 20, 2003 QuoteLet me get this straight, youre saying some collapsible pilot chutes dont change color through the "window" or that some collapsible pilot chutes just dont have a window to let you know that its cocked? Mine doesn't have a window. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #13 June 20, 2003 My procedure is to start on the (their) right 3 rings, down one side of the harness, up the other side, then reserve and main pin / handle checks. Then helmet, alti, goggles etc. Keeping it the same way every time makes it easier and less likely to miss something.____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #14 June 22, 2003 With 60ish jumps, you should be comfortable with checking your own gear before putting it on, then casually glancing over other skydivers' gear as you walk to the plane and ride to altitude. Sounds like you have already mastered checking your own gear. It also sounds like BPA is encouraging an unhealthy dependence upon authority figures. Expecting the formal "gear checker" to catch rigging errors is a lame excuse. After 4,100 jumps, it is physically impossible for me to put on a harness before I have inspected 3-rings, closing loops, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #15 June 22, 2003 My method is: Rig: FRONT: Top to bottom BACK: Top to bottom Check helmet, goggles, and ZERO my Alti (if needed)__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
