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c. Grasp the suspension lines just below the
a. Spread the canopy, suspension lines, and
bottom of the canopy and wrap the suspension lines and
risers lengthwise on the ground and remove all large
risers around the folded canopy.
debris. Small items of debris may be removed by shaking
the canopy.
d. Place the folded canopy and the pack, when a
b. Hold the canopy vent in the right hand and
chest type pack is used, on the parachute harness. Make
a neat bundle and secure the bundle with the harness
place the left hand 16 to 18 inches below the vent. Make
chest and leg straps.
a figure 8 of the canopy by folding it around the left and
right arms until the bottom of the canopy is reached.
Section II. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
2-12. General.
(1) Place the feet and knees together with
the toes pointed downward.
Operation under unusual conditions relates to
parachute descent and landing procedures which may be
(2) Cross the arms in front of the face with
required in other than normal conditions.
both elbows high, and position the face in the crook of
either the right or left elbow (fig. 220).
2-13. Parachute Descent and Landing Procedures.
NOTE
Parachute descent and landing procedures to be
used in unusual situations are as follows:
With the arms covering the face,
a. Landing in High Wind. Normal procedures as
observation of the landing area can be
outlined in paragraph 2-10 for landing shall be followed.
maintained by looking under the elbow
However, when the parachute landing fall has been
without disturbing the landing position.
completed, both canopy releases shall be activated
immediately.
b. Landing on Wires. Power lines are usually
high above the ground and spaced six feet apart. If the
wire cannot be avoided, the following shall apply to
landing:
(1) Place both arms above the head with
the palm of the hand flat against the inside of each front
riser.
(2) Keep the feet and knees together with
the toes pointed downward.
(3) Place the chin on the chest.
(4) Avoid straddling a line or touching two
lines simultaneously, if possible.
NOTE
If contact is made with wires during
landing, begin a rocking motion of the
body by pushing forward on the front
risers.
This action may prevent
Figure 2-20. Landing in Trees.
entanglement in the wires.
c. Landing in Trees. When a landing in trees is
imminent, apply the following: 2-18
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