| History lesson | Parachute Knowledge | Parachute Knowledge Pt. 2 | Flight Clothing | Random |
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Albert Berry
Who was the first person credited for successfully jumping from an aircraft using a parachute?
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Bias
The sections used in a parachute canopy are cut at a 45-degree angle to the centerline of the gore. This is know as what type of construction?
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20 pounds
When inspecting suspension lines during an original issue inspection, how much tension is applied to the line?
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Height, weight, and chest measurements
What are the size criteria should be used to fit anti-exposure assemblies to aircrew members?
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35
The TRISAR harness assembly provides a minimum of __________ pounds of
buoyancy. |
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1924
When did it become mandatory for all Army and Navy aircrew to wear the standard back-type parachute while in flight?
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Maintenance Control Officer
Periodic maintenance for parachute falls under the direction and control of the ____________.
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Increasing air pressure as the aircrewman falls
When an aircrewman makes an emergency ejection at an altitude
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4 through 12
What are the available sizes for the GS/FRP-2 flyer's gloves?
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SDU-39/N
Which of the following distress signals is commonly called a strobe light?
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1942
In what year was the PR rate established?
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7 years
If a canopy used in an emergency fails to show a start-of-service data, what will be the service life of the canopy from the date of manufacture?
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4 to 6
How many stitches per inch are used to sew a parachute harness?
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700° to 800°F
The CWU-27/P and CWU-73/P summer flying coveralls are made from an aramid cloth. This material will not support combustion, but will begin to char a what temperature?
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1 hour
The dye marker ceases to be a good target after __________.
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USS United States
What was the name of the first of the 6 original frigates in the NAVY?
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Section A of gore 28
Where can the date of manufacture be found on a 28-foot canopy?
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Canopy Damage Chart
Whenever a canopy is inspected and needs repairs, what form is initiated?
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Continuous wear
Quick-donning Protection
What are the three main goals for the design and characteristics of the anti-exposure assemblies?
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The aircrew member
Before and after each mission, who is responsible for performing the preflight and postflight inspections on the helmet assembly?
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45 years
How long was the Cold War?
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300 pounds
Ripcord pins are swaged in place and tested at __________.
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Repair it using 6-cord
If a harness assembly has two broken stitches, what action, if any, should be taken?
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NAVAIR 13-1-6.7-2
Which technical manual provides the fitting guidelines for flight clothing?
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20 seconds
Each end of the Mk 124 Mod 0 signal flare will burn for approximately __________
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