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Old 12th Dec 2015, 13:10
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Parachute Training for Aircrew

I am curious about para training for aircrew. When I went through we practised para rolls at least a couple of times per week during initial training but little thereafter. We did regular escape drills and dinghy drills, including the beloved sea drills, but para rolls?

I know in Cyprus our flt cdr thought to use the Regiment jump rigs. One well rehearsed sprained ankle and that put an end to that.

What training is done today? Just in pre-flying training or a a regular event?

I ask as at my tender age I put my para roll training in to good use possibly twice a week.
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