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SIGMA TANDEM SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL
C. Classroom/Theory Time: 3-4 Hours
This portion of the course will run approximately four hours. The "Tandem Training Video" will be shown module by
module with continued discussion after each module.
D. Ground Training Time: 2-3 Hours
Ground training covers: Student harness fitting; gear check and donning the Tandem system; hooking up the
student; practice climb-outs, controlling the student's movements; exits; throwing the drogue; drogue-fall maneuvers;
main canopy deployment; special features of the canopy's toggle system; student canopy control training techniques;
landing procedures; and main canopy packing.
E. Certification Jumps
Each candidate will perform at least one solo jump with the Tandem system, or as many as necessary to become
comfortable with the operation of the system. A minimum of four jumps will then be performed from the Tandem
Instructor position. On at least one of these jumps, the candidate must ride in the student position, either with the
examiner or an appointed Tandem evaluator.
The record of each certification jump will be logged on the blue sheet and yellow logbook. The examiner will observe/
critique the packing of the main canopy, and issue the candidate instructions for the next jump. The examiner must
be present, on the DZ or in the air, during all certification jumps.
The number of certification jumps that must be made by each candidate during the course will depend entirely on the
performance level during the first five jumps. It is up to the examiner's discretion as to whether the candidate should
make additional jumps to qualify. In some situations, the examiner may recommend that the candidate withdraw
from the course due to poor performance/skills or bad judgment, etc..
If the candidate is successful and has completed the certification course, the examiner will file the necessary paperwork
with the Relative Workshop. The candidate will retain the yellow logbook and continue to log future jumps until the
minimum 25 probation jumps have been completed.
The course examiner will inform the Relative Workshop of any candidate who fails to complete the course and the
reasons for the failure.
PROBATION
As outlined in the yellow "Tandem logbook," the probation period will be in effect for a minimum of 25 jumps. The first
5 jumps are for certification. The remaining 20 jumps are divided into 3 sections, each with its own special guidelines.
Refer to the Tandem Vector Training Logbook for specific guidance.
The logbook, when complete, must be verified by a Tandem examiner or a Tandem rig owner. If the applicant is a
Tandem Vector owner, then he must submit to the Relative Workshop a video tape of at least 3 of the final 10
probationary jumps along with the training logbook.
The TM must send the logbook and license fee to the Relative Workshop, whereupon an official Tandem Instructor
license will be issued.
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