WELCOMETO

SKYDIVE DELAND

Our Goals

To help you enjoy your skydivesand

To promote safetyTo provide you an opportunity to learnTo help you have fun

Check in atThe Drop Zone Gear Store

Complete a Registration and Waiver (Please update any information that has changed on your previous registration)

Provide your reserve packing date or arrange for rental gear

Put funds on your accountPlease make all payments and transfers at

the store counter

Get Ready To Skydive

Check your gearPlan your skydiveManifestPlan your landingGo to the boarding area on time

Check Your Gear

Always check your gear thoroughly before putting it on

Put your rig on completely before boarding the aircraft

Check your handles as you approach jump altitude

Our safety policy requires everyone with less than 100 jumps to:Wear a hard helmetReal shoesNo weights

Plan Your Skydive

We offer a wide variety of training programs and facilitiesTandemAFFSkydive UniversityFlight One SchoolCanopy Control TrainingCoach and Instructor TrainingTandem Master TrainingCompetition Team TrainingVideo

Manifesting

Manifest at the outside window Give your name to the manifestor the same as it

is in your account Tell the manifestor what type of skydive you plan

and any special code to apply Find out the aircraft and load number Listen for announcements and watch the load

timers for your call Go to the boarding area on the 5 minute call

Aircraft Boarding Board in reverse exit order

1. Lower altitudes exit first2. Larger groups ahead of smaller groups3. RW ahead of sit-fly & head-down groups4. Solos based on time and distance under

canopy 5. Track dives and CRW6. AFF7. Tandems last

Sit down immediately, slide back, fasten your safety belt Remove your safety belt above 1,000 ft Be ready to jump, our aircraft climb fast

Exit

Follow the pilot’s instructionsOpen the door on the red lightOperate the door with careCheck the airspace and spotExit only on the green lightMaintain adequate separation between

groupsStay clear of clouds

Freefall

Maintain altitude awarenessBreak-off as plannedTrack as needed to assure safe separation

for openingOpen at the appropriate altitude

-Advance coordination with manifest required for openings above 5500’ -Expect low altitude passes to be restricted when 3 aircraft are flying

Canopy Control Scan the airspace to keep clear of others Stay clear of clouds Continuously determine if you can make your

landing area If necessary, pick an alternate landing area EARLY Pick your landing direction EARLY Land away from pavement – Stay in the grass Cross runways above 1000 feet only Maximum turn for landing is 180o except with prior

coordination Avoid crossing traffic during landing approach

**Landing** Land in an area appropriate for your experience

and skill Fly a left or right pattern to avoid crossing the

mid-line of the landing area Go with the traffic flow Land on the SAME HEADING, going the SAME

DIRECTION as those ahead of you Make and keep your approach over a clear,

obstacle free area – NOT over people, buildings, or cars

Land outside the safety line, away from obstacles

Student Area

Student

You are here

High Speed Area

You are here

High Speed Area

Hazard Areas to Avoid

After Landing

A truck will pick you up if you land in the student area or further out

Stop and look both ways before crossing runways and taxiways

Packers are available in the hangars

The Perfect Spot

Open all day and evening for meals, snacks, and beverages

Express items are available12 packs and cases available for

obligations and convenienceNo alcohol until you are done jumpingShoes and shirt are required at all times in

the restaurant

Be safe

Have fun

Ask the staff if you need anything

Come back again