A checklist is a type of informational job aid used to reduce failure by compensating for potential limits of human memory and attention. It helps to ensure consistency and completeness in carrying out a task. They are commonly used in life critical tasks such as surgery and aviation to help reduce human error.

Wingsuit BASE Checklist

PACKING

• Brake line routed through slider and ring
• Both left and right brakes set to the same setting
• Both left and right brakes set to shallow brake setting
• Pre-tension brake lines
• Slider up
• Slidergate set (if used)
• Tailgate set (if used)
• Slidergate/tailgate rubber band in good condition
• Primary stow wrapped 1-3 times (preference)
• Pilot chute packed just before exit, to prevent "memory"
• 3 rings assembled correctly
• Lock the 3 rings if no chance of water landing (using slink, hardlink, squirrel riser cable)
• Ensure both risers oriented the same way, and facing the correct direction, brakes to the back
• Check white cutaway loop for wear greater than 10%
• Check webbing that holds 3 rings for wear
• Bridle velcro mated (if used)
• Bridle routing from canopy to top pin
• Bridle routing from top pin to bottom pin
• Bridle routing from bottom pin to pilot chute
• Pins oriented to avoid pinlocks (see: Watch Thy Bridle - Pin Orientation)
• Pilot chute size and type appropriate for the jump
• Pilot chute securely attached
• Pilot chute load tapes are symmetrical
• Count tools used in packing (X pullup cords, Y clamps, Z stakes)

JUMP PLANNING

• Predetermined line of flight
• Known checkpoints
• Bail out points
• Contingency plans
• Landing zones
• Weather conditions
• Suit appropriate for the jump

Multiways

• Flight paths
• Leader / follower
• Relative positions
• Wake turbulence (burble) management
  • On exit
  • In flight

EXIT POINT

• Shoelaces
• Wingsuit properly attached to rig
• Leg straps, especially since they are hidden!
• Main lift web cutaway handle secured
• Main lift web not twisted
• Chest strap buckle routed correctly
• Chest strap tightened enough to prevent loading wingsuit seams
• Helmet properly tightened and clipped
• Shoe properly in wingsuit booty
• Front zippers fully zipped to neck/foot
• Arm zippers
• Pockets/bellycam zippers closed
• Zipper pull lanyards stowed (if used)
• Camera on
• Tailwing management
• Weather conditions
• Pilot chute practice touches
• Breathe!