Ripcord terms, vocabulary, and situations to study for the exam.
(A.) The launch cable is raised using the winch pendant control.
(B.) The launch cable is raised using the winch manual valve.
(C.) The launch cable is lowered using the winch pendant control.
(D.) The launch cable is lowered using the winch manual valve.
(A.) recommended.
(B.) required if the average winds at that site are more than 30 MPH.
(C.) required at all sites.
(D.) not required.
(A.) may have a pole made of schedule 80 PVC pipe.
(B.) must have perlon rope with sufficient length to extend past the low point by a minimum of 30'.
(C.) has a selector switch that the Assistant Controller sets prior to catching flyers.
(D.) A and B
(E.) A, B, and C
(A.) winch.
(B.) proximity limit switch.
(C.) hydraulic landing unit.
(D.) overspeed clutch.
(A.) True
(B.) False
(A.) True
(B.) False
(A.) Registered engineer
(B.) Site Controller
(C.) A and B
(D.) None of the above
(A.) Lower by removing proximity switches
(B.) Flyers must be taken down by "manlift" or a "manbasket"
(C.) Lower by using the hydraulic bypass valve
(D.) Call the fire department to remove the flyers
(E.) None of the above
(A.) True
(B.) False
(A.) winch the flyers down and verify that the ripcord has been properly attached.
(B.) inform the flyers that you will be winching them down
(C.) Have the other flyers attempt to pull their ripcords
(D.) Winch the flyers down and remove the from the flight cables.
(E.) A or B
(A.) True
(B.) False
(A.) Site Controller
(B.) Controller
(C.) Assistant Controller
(D.) Expediter
(A.) Site Controller
(B.) Controller and Expediter
(C.) Assistent Controller
(D.) Assistant Controller and Site Controller
True
False
(A.) the release rings on the flight suits are facing towards the flight tower
(B.) The flight cables are not twisted
(C.) The flight carabiners are locked
(D.) B and C
(E.) A, B, and C
(A.) True
(B.) False
(A.) the rope could be pulled far beyond the low point
(B.) the flyers could stop before the low point
(C.) it is the permissible for all flyers to grab the loop with only one hand
(D.) the Controller may switch to a heavier setting while the rope is being deployed.
(E.) A and C
(A.) will be determined, during flight by judging the weight and strength of the flyers.
(B.) will be set by the Assistant Controller
(C.) May be changed as desired by the Controller while the flyers are being caught and landed.
(D.) A and B
(E.) A, B, and C
(A.) True
(B.) False
(A.) by the Assistant Controller as soon as he/she descends the steps
(B.) by the Assistant Controller, during winch-up time for the next flyers
(C.) by the Controller, before using the hydraulic unit again
(D.) by the Expediter, while the flight crew is attaching the next flyers
(A.) the old cable must be cut off and removed first
(B.) the new cable should be taken up the launch cable and fed through the cable guides during ascent.
(C.) the new cable should be taken up the launch tower and fed through the cable guides during descent.
(D.) overlap and tape the stopper end of the old cable with the new cable, pull the old cable up the tower and over the sheave.
(A.) Daily
(B.) Weekly
(C.) Monthly
(D.) Annually
(A.) True
(B.) False
(A.) There is no minimum distance
(B.) 20'
(C.) 25'
(D.) 30'
(A.) True
(B.) False
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