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OPERATIONS MANUAL
Purpose
SECTION 2:
The purpose of this manual is to provide drop zone operators, Organization
pilots, aviation support personnel, skydivers and others who
might be involved in aircraft operations with the additional and Responsibilities
and clarifying procedures and practices which supplement,
It is recognized that drop zone management is free to orga-
but do not supplant, existing rules and guidelines.
nize the skydiving operation to best support its needs and
Scope those of its skydivers. However, at least the following duties
must be performed, even if by one person, as is common in
The focus of this manual is on safety. However, it is also about smaller operations:
other operating procedures and practices which have proven
useful industry-wide. Clearly, there are requirements upon DZ Operator/Manager
aircraft and upon aviation personnel which are unique to the
sport. For example, what is considered an aerobatic maneu- Whether the skydiving operation is a commercial center or
ver by a pilot flying a Boeing 757 with passengers might be a club, one person must be designated as the on-site official
considered a routine maneuver to quickly lose altitude in an responsible for the day-to-day operations. For the purpose of
empty jump aircraft in order to pick up the next load of jump- this manual, that person will be referred to as the DZ operator
ers waiting on the ramp. (DZO). The operator may or may not be the owner.
c. Maintain proficiency as a currently rated A&P mechanic. h. In coordination with and at the direction of the pilot,
determine and take appropriate action in case of an
aircraft emergency.
Loadmaster
a. T he aircraft should always be flown with all gauges kept g. J umpers will visually scan the airspace below to ascer-
in the normal operating range. tain it is clear prior to exit.
c. Deployment of main or reserve canopy in cabin. e. rrange for regular meetings, at least once a year,
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between the local air traffic control facility and the jump
d. remature opening parachute striking or snagging on
P pilots to communicate specific operational procedures.
aircraft.