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Basic Exit Techniques
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There are three basic concepts that apply to all exits.
When these are executed, it is possible to launch any formation you can imagine
from any aircraft. These concepts include: timing, presentation of
yourself, and presentation of the entire piece to the relative wind.
The first concept is timing. Everyone must leave the aircraft at
the exact same moment. To do this we use a variety of different forms of
communication: audible, a loud count given by someone in a position
that can be heard by everyone; tactile, a shake which can be felt; vision,
a small rock that shows the movement of the piece. This triple redundancy
virtually guarantees the count will be communicated. The most useful sense
you can use to ensure a timely exit is vision. With an eye on the count
person you will know when he is leaving.
Presenting to the relative wind is something we all learned about on our first
jump. It is spoken of any time people discuss exits. Be sure you are aware of
where the wind is coming from as you are lined up in the door and have a plan
about presenting your body to it. Know at what angle the rest of the piece
will be presented and what heading you will need to have.
Presenting the entire piece
to the relative wind is something not so
commonly discussed, although it is a very critical component of a good exit. Just as you must present
your body, you must present the piece. This, like the first two concepts, is done gymnastically, as opposed to flying the air. It is done by launching from the
plane to a specific place outside the door that leaves the piece on the proper
angle to be presented to the relative wind. This will usually entail the person
in the front of the door to launch up, while the person in the rear
drops low.
Even the best-timed and
presented launch will funnel if the people within do not fly the piece the
moment it hits the air. There is enough air speed
right outside the door to fly. The problem lies in being aware soon enough to
use it. You will find that by choosing to fly as soon as your feet leave the
aircraft. It will go a long way to help you develop the awareness to do it.
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