2008 Skydiver's Information Manual
A United States Parachute Association Publication

Category B freefall Dive Flows

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Category B Freefall Dive Flows	Category B Canopy Dive Flowww
AFF Exit in a relaxed arch. Instructors release arm grips. Circle of Awareness. Practice deployments until comfortable. Altitude, arch, legs, relax. Extend legs for three seconds and hold. Altitude, arch, legs, relax. Repeat as altitude permits. Team turns (if trained). Begin wave off at 5,500 feet. Pull by 4,500 feet IAD and Static Line Check deployment device prior to climbout. Climb out. Exit on command with legs extended. Practice deployment with count to track time. Check canopy. Tandem Initiate count after instructor's OK. Exit in a relaxed arch. Altitude, arch, legs, relax. Practice deployment until comfortable. Altitude, arch, legs, relax. Extend legs and hold for three seconds. Altitude, arch, legs, relax. Repeat as altitude permits or turns (if trained). Begin wave-off by 6,000 feet. Pull by 5,500 feet	Release brakes and correct routine problems. Look left, turn left. Look right, turn right. Flare. Check altitude, position, and traffic. Find landing area and pattern entry point. Divide flight path by thousands of feet. Instructor explains minor canopy problems and remedies (tandem only). Look at runway and determine compass heading. Steer over correct portion of flight path until 1,000 feet. Look for obstacles around landing area. Follow pre-assigned pattern over landing area or alternate. Flare to land and PLF if necessary.
Category B Instructor Notes:
The instructor must consider carefully before advancing students more quickly than the recommended progression during the rudimentary skills training in Categories A-C. Repetition of fewer skills during the initial categories improves success in later categories and leads to higher overall satisfaction for the student.