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		Safety Checklist - Airplanes YOU AND YOUR PILOT \| LOADING \| TAKEOFF \| IN AN EMERGENCY YOU AND YOUR PILOT Every jump begins with the ride to altitude. This ride can be a time to think about the skydive or help the pilot scan for other aircraft. By being prepared - from the time you board until it's time to exit - you can help your pilot make the ride safe and easy. A SAFE PILOT WILL: conduct a thorough pre-flight inspection of the aircraft at the start of the day. ensure enough fuel for the flight. know the current local weather and forecast. have a seat belt for you and ask you to use it. ensure that the aircraft is well-maintained and fully operational. use a runway of sufficient length for the aircraft. A SKYDIVER MAY ASK THE PILOT: Are you licensed, rated and current for the flight? Have you checked the aircraft's weight and balance? Is the aircraft in compliance with an approved maintenance program? Does the weather allow for visual flight rules? A SKYDIVER MAY NOT ASK THE PILOT: to fly through clouds or reduced visibility. to allow a jump through or near clouds. to perform aerobatics or abrupt maneuvers. to place the importance of the jump over the safety of the flight. to carry more people than weight and balance and the number of seat belts allow. to fly the aircraft outside of its center of gravity limits. LOADING ARE YOU– approaching the airplane from behind? approaching a helicopter from the front? geared up and checked before boarding? protecting all your handles as you enter the aircraft and following procedures to avoid an accidental deployment? TAKEOFF Have your seatbelt fastened. Look around and make sure everyone has their seat belts fastened. Put on and fasten your helmet. If you have a camera helmet, strap it in - it can become a dangerous projectile. WATCH OUT FOR THE SPINNING PROPELLER! IN AN EMERGENCY Don't panic. Listen to the pilot; follow his instructions (as relayed by the load master or jumpmaster.) Try not to shift or move around in the airplane - the pilot's already working hard to control it. If you're landing with the plane, make sure your seat belt is fastened. Put on your helmet. Once the plane has landed, get out and away from it if you're able. Do not turn off any of the airplane's electrical switches; this could cause a spark.		Equipment Airplanes The Skydive Emergencies

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