Canopy Collision Cone A4 (PDF)

Jump-Run

4000ft.


Common Opening Altitude








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



3000ft.







Way to the Holding Area





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


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

2500ft.


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

Legend



High Risk

Medium Risk

Medium-Low Risk

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