7 Two Out side by side

Two Canopies Out

Some possible ways the parachutes fly together might be ...

● Biplane
Leave the brakes stowed on the back canopy. Steer the front canopy gently using toggles or leave the brakes stowed and steer by pulling on the rear risers. Perform a Parachute Landing Fall (PLF) on landing.

● Side-by-side
If the two canopies are not tangled, and clear separated, you may choose to cut away and fly the reserve to a safe landing. However, if they are touching, leave the brakes stowed on the smaller canopy. Steer the dominant (larger) canopy gently using toggles or leave the brakes stowed and steer by pulling on the rear risers. Perform a Parachute Landing Fall (PLF) on landing.

● Downplane
Disconnect the reserve static line and pull the cutaway handle to release the main canopy.

● Entanglement
Try to pull in the least inflated if you have time and ability. Perform a Parachute Landing Fall (PLF). The best advice is to avoid this complex and dangerous possibility by maintaining your gear, getting gear checks, being altitude aware, pulling on time, etc.

The USPA VR Malfunction Series has been created to help prepare jumpers around the world by giving them the best training tools available. We would like to give special thanks to those that made this Malfunction series possible:

Test Jumpers:
Jay Stokes
JC Coldren

Riggers:
Jay Stokes
Carmen Villamil (VGE Rigging)
Sandy Reid (Rigging Innovations)

Gear:
Rigging Innovations

Drop Zones:
Skydive Arizona

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Disclaimer: These videos were produced using highly skilled, highly trained professionals jumping canopies that were packed by an FAA Master Rigger intentionally configuring the openings to demonstrate some of the more common malfunctions solely for the purpose of providing these training aids. USPA provides guidance for handling these situations based on input from the industry and from historical accounts. Your specific experience and procedures may vary based on gear, preference, training, instructor guidance or other factors.

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