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Using Jumpmaster
an eTrex Vista accessory
The eTrex Vista' s Jumpmaster is an accessory designed for experienced
skydivers, particularly those in the military. A military 'jumpmaster' is the
individual in charge of a unit of skydivers coordinating a unit or cargo drop.
Special operation forces including Navy SEALS, Army Rangers, Army Green
Berets, Marine Static and Freefall jumpers, Army Static jumpers, foreign special
operation forces and others benefi t from the Jumpmaster accessory.
The Jumpmaster follows military guidelines for calculating a jumpmaster' s
high altitude release point (HARP). The accessory can auto-detect when you
have jumped to begin navigating toward the desired impact point (DIP) using
the barometer and electronic compass.
For the latest free software updates throughout the life of your GARMIN products, visit the
GARMIN web site at www.garmin.com.
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Summary of Contents for Garmin Jumpmaster
- Page 1 (HARP). The accessory can auto-detect when you have jumped to begin navigating toward the desired impact point (DIP) using the barometer and electronic compass. For the latest free software updates throughout the life of your GARMIN products, visit the GARMIN web site at www.garmin.com.
- Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. GARMIN reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.
- Page 3 The Jumpmaster Page The Jumpmaster page allows you to set the jump type to one of three types (HAHO, HALO, or Static). The jump type selected determines what additional setup information is required. For all jump types, altitudes (drop or opening) are measured in feet above ground level (AGL).
- Page 4 3000 2000 1000 The jumpmaster plans a course to the HARP at 235 degrees at 300 feet forward throw. Given the coordinate for the DIP, calculate the HARP. Altitude measure drift while parachute is open location where landing should occur...
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