Lesson 1

• Targeted Learning Objectives (TLO’s):

  • Intro on how to use the software, to steer the parachute, how to “look around”

  • DZ briefing of airport operations. Traffic pattern, designated landing areas on the DZ, no fly zones, no landing zones, hazards and obstacles, possible landing areas off DZ identified

• Set up:

  • Instructor needs to be familiar with the DZ operations: they are qualified to give a DZ briefing for the DZ to a visiting jumper

  • First jump is in nil winds, good spot, most common landing pattern for the DZ

• Brief:

  • Briefing drawing shows:

    • Wind speed and direction. For Lesson 1 there is nil winds but understanding forecast winds is part of every lesson. Draw holding area, downwind, base, final

  • Instructor has the option to do a demo jump to show and tell the student what they must do to pass the level which is:

    • Tell Instructor when they first see another canopy and track that canopy

    • Be in Holding area by 1000 feet

    • Be +/- 200 feet from their altitude points in traffic pattern

    • Final approach avoid any obstacles

    • Land comfortably on designated landing

• Jump:

  • Student jumps, Instructor can use instructor tools and advice to help student attain TLO’s

• Debrief:

  • Instructor asks student to debrief themselves on the jump

  • Then Instructor uses debrief tools to help student align and agree on areas for improvement