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FCA Skydiving Crew
Qualifications
Revised: 11 July 2004
To join us as a show jump crew member he/she must:
- Be approved by the FCA Skydive Coordinator and Skydive Crew Chief
- Retain a professional attitude and appearance at all times when audience is present.
FCA Skydiving Crew
Show Day Responsibilities (SOP)
Prior to Brief
- Drop off target near fence line – show side, out of reach of rug-rats.
- Ensure the fence pennants have been setup.
- Be knowledgeable on the use of the signal target.
Brief
- Attend 2:00pm Show Briefing (remember to sign in)
Take note of how many planes will be up.
- Brief with skydivers for flag catching, windsock instructions, wind conditions, other special instructions.
Show Time
- One crew member should accompany jumper to aircraft, conduct final pin check, and observe/assist climb-in.
- Go to fence where target was left.
- Wait for all aircraft to start and taxi out.
Jump Operations & Signals
- Set up target no closer than the 50’ line in a wind “T”. (normal hold)
- As our planes take taxi and take off, keep track of all aircraft!!
- As last formation/aircraft takes off and is clear of the field, verify that the airspace is clear of other aircraft and pull target to full “hot”.
- WATCH FOR OUTSIDE TRAFFIC AT ALL TIMES!!
- WATCH OUR AIRCRAFT AT ALL TIMES!!
- Any changes in safety in the air or on the field, place a straight across hold.
- When jumper exits, pull back to wind “T”.
- Watch wind direction. If there is a sustained change in the wind direction, reorient the “T”.
- When National Anthem starts or flag is out (whichever occurs first) pull target to full “hot”.
- Catch and/or assist with flag as briefed.
Post Jump
- Fold/roll target and move to fence as a group.
(If there is a crew member with the wind indicator, they should be last as the indicator is a good signal to the pilot of taxiing aircraft.)
- WATCH FOR TRAFFIC ON THE GROUND until clear of the field!!
- Assist with the proper folding (or packing) of any flags.
- If jumper is going to pack at the fence, someone should stay to watch for ground traffic or help jumper.
- Attend de-brief with jumper(s) out-of-earshot of the audience.
- Retain a professional attitude and appearance at all times when audience is present.
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