Skydiving A-License Category B

Topics: 

  • Arch, altitude, legs, relax
  • Basic hand signals
  • Static-Line(IAD) exit

Topics: 

  • Canopy descent
  • Halfway down – Halfway there
  • Landing pattern

Topics: 

  • Rear risers and steering
  • Broken brake line

Topics: 

  • Federal Aviation Administration rules
  • Code of Federal Regulations
  • United States Parachute Association rules
  • Skydivers Information Manual
  • Basic Safety Requirements

Topics: 

  • Runway markings
  • Runway cautions
  • Runway aircraft approaches
  • Aircraft and parachute separation procedures
  • Wind direction

Category B – Reading

SIM Section 4 Category B
Read and discuss SIM Section 2-1.G for student training, jumps and supervision requirements
Read and discuss the USPA recommendations on parachute malfunctions and procedures, SIM Section 5-1.A — E
Study the illustration in FAA Advisory Circular 90-66, Appendix 3, in SIM Section 9-2