Checklists
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!
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