Canopy Collision Cone A3 .pdf

Canopy Collision Cone





Jump-Run
4000ft.

Common Opening Altitude









3000ft.

Cause: Improper separation, Off-heading openings, Malfunctions, Line twists


Solution: Exit order, Tracking (direction+distance), Check airspace before deployment, Use rear risers to avoid collision,
Turn right unless circumstance dictates otherwise, Fly perpendicular to jump-run until next group is open, Locate all
canopies after opening











Cause: Lack of awareness, Lower than usual openings, Improper exit order



Way to the Holding Area

Legend



2500ft.

Solution: Check traffic, altitude and position before every maneuver, Avoid spiraling, Find position in traffic
relative to other canopies, Establish vertical separation to others, Fly predictably and smoothly



1000ft.

0000ft. AGL

Holding Area





Cause: Fixation on Ground References

Solution: Avoid spiraling, Maintain and increase horizontal and vertical

separation, Check traffic before and after looking at ground references









Landing Pattern



Cause: Improper Traffic




Solution: Fly predictably, Avoid S-turns, Give way
to the lower canopy





Landing Area

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High Risk

Medium Risk

Medium-Low
Risk



Fly as if no one sees you
Give Way to the Lower canopy
Fly Predictably