Learn FAA regulations on clouds and wind limits for student jumps, plus sunrise-to-sunset operation rules. Understand part 105, the USPA, and how to access the CIM.

Explore skydiving equipment basics, including three-ring release, cutaway and reserve handles, AAD, altimeter, and gear checks; learn packing by FAA rigger, deployment stages, and toggling to control canopy.

Approach the aircraft from behind, keep your helmet fastened, protect deployment handles, and climb in with the parachute on your back; wear seat belts until 1500 feet, following your instructor.

Master exit and freefall arch positions with head up and extended limbs, then practice door exit, hanging from the strut, and pilot chute checks for static line and iad.

Learn canopy control, wind management, and a safe landing sequence, downwind base final, plus a flare and parachute landing fall, while avoiding hazards.

Learn the four skydiving emergency categories—aircraft, freefall, and canopy—plus the 2500 ft decision altitude and the look, look, right, left, arch sequence to cut away or reserve.

Practice pilot shoot training emphasizes arching, reach, and throw in slow, distinct motions to deploy the parachute, read the altimeter, and maintain a straight torso in freefall.

Clear your turn by looking for other jumpers, then read winds aloft to plan drift. Use halfway down halfway there to choose a landing area and land toes-first.

Secure gear after landing by stowing toggles, gathering and daisy chaining canopy lines to prevent twists, then manage pilot chute and deployment bag issues to avoid malfunctions.

Explore category b regulations and references for skydiving, including FAA parts 61, 91, and 105, advisory circulars, and the CIM. Learn how FAA and USPA govern licensing and training.

Learn airport layout, cardinal headings, and runway orientation at Bolivar Airport, including the 1000 ft crossing rule and parachute deployment within a half mile for safe traffic patterns.

Master exit and freefall procedures by deploying at the planned altitude, maintaining a good arch to stabilize, and using altimeter backups and altitude cues to ensure safe parachute deployment.

Learn how wind alters canopy handling and landing patterns, including crabbing, longer downwind, and shorter base and final, flare, turbulence effects, wind testing, and landing priorities for a safe PLF.

Explore parachute models and sizes and explain wing loading to understand canopy performance. Learn to perform gear checks, assemble the three ring release system, and review AAD operation for safety.

Understand FAA part 105 rules and USPA CIM gear requirements for students, including helmets, piggyback harnesses, container systems, reserve static line altimeters, automatic activation devices, and square mains with reserves.

Learn to execute turns in freefall to change heading and align for formations. Establish a proper arch, check altitude, and start and stop turns by adjusting arm position.

Learn to steer and flare your canopy with rear risers, including turning after opening, handling toggle malfunctions, and practicing rear riser flares above 2000 ft.

The automatic activation device monitors your fall speed and altitude to automatically deploy the reserve parachute, with mode-specific deployment altitudes for student, speed, and tandem.

Learn skydiving cloud clearance rules and altitude measurements (agl vs msl), with set minimum separations and sunset constraints for student jumps.

Spot and exit the aircraft by considering winds aloft, drift, and the landing area. Guide the pilot and use eye-line techniques to align with the intended spot before jumping.

Learn to recover from unstable maneuvers such as barrel rolls and front or back flips by checking altitude and completing two recoveries within five seconds, noting possible altimeter inaccuracy.

Identify and compare aerodynamic, dynamic, and full stalls; learn flare timing, sweet spots for student canopies, and safe landings with PLF, including drills to practice at 1000 ft.

Compare seven cell and nine cell canopies to highlight opening stability, flight agility, and pack efficiency, while outlining rectangular, semi-elliptical, and fully elliptical canopy differences and reserve static line safety.

Cover category e wind and equipment rules: students face winds under 14 mph (reserve under 10 mph); waivers granted by boards; faa requires main, reserve, harness, container with 180-day repacks.

Coordinate jump run with the pilot and door operations to determine the spot using canopy and freefall drift, while managing weight and center of gravity for safe exits.

Master the tracking position to gain forward speed and create separation from other jumpers before deploying your parachute. Move from neutral arch to progressive tracking, maintaining altitude and control.

Learn to pack a parachute through repeated practice and a 45-minute video. Perform a consistent gear check using the check of threes—pins, harnesses, handles, and kill line color—before flight.

Learn how the USPA and FAA govern skydiving safety, covering seat belt rules, night lighting, and the difference between non method specific and method specific training, currency, and refresher guidelines.

Learn spotting and aircraft basics, including maintaining center of gravity, calculating ground speed, exit separation by group size, and the throw, hill, and safe exit order.

Coordinate a group exit with assigned door positions, signals for break off, and tracking. Practice forward and backward movement, altitude awareness, and docking to manage fall rate and spacing.

Explore canopy handling through performance turns and reverse turns, learn to avoid line twists, stay stable, and practice at higher altitudes to manage traffic, turbulence, and safe landings.

Learn to inspect skydiving gear with a rigger, checking container, canopy, boc, kill line, lines, Velcro, patches, and moisture, heat, and UV exposure.

Learn the FAA rigger roles, from senior to master, and their packing, maintenance, and repair responsibilities, plus how ARD maintenance varies by manufacturer and affects purchasing.

Learn weather basics, set personal wind limits (students: less than 14 mph; licensed jumpers: no limits), and use Awos, winds aloft, and radar tools to assess wind and storm risk.

Master the swoop and dock technique to reach the formation from altitude, using stair-step and swooping approaches. Plan break-offs and keep safe distance from other jumpers.

Use front risers to pitch the canopy and gain airspeed. Practice 90° and 180° turns, keep toggles in hand, and note a 1500 ft stop due to ground danger.

Articulate and maintain the three ring release system to prevent stiffness and memory, inspect and adjust webbing, RSL, and closing loop with proper checks for wear and length.

Learn FAA requirements for jump aircraft, including radios for ATC, CFR part 105, and one-hour to twenty-four-hour notification window, plus approvals for door modifications via field approvals or type certificates.

Master gear checks before each jump using the shagger checklist to verify personal gear and rig components, including three rings, three straps, three handles, three pins, and the reserve system.

Learn to lay out the canopy, separate line groups, secure toggles, and efficiently pack the system, including flaking the canopy, nose cell organization, slider handling, and bridle management.