Have you ever wondered what some of the skydiving hand signals are? They look like a hybrid of American Sign Language, an aircraft ramp agent directing a plane, and hand emojis. So what are they, and what do they mean?

Here are the freefall hand signals you will need while learning how to skydive. Have Questions? There’s no talking in freefall – 120+ mph winds make it impossible- so skydivers use universal hand signals to communicate during a jump. View common signals here.

FREEFALL HAND SIGNALS A pelvis forward (arch) circle of awareness (altitude check) OK deploy the parachute (pull) legs in (retract legs slightly) extend legs six inches and hold open hand (release pilot chute) check arm position knees together slightly —or— toe taps perform the practice deployment

Hand signals are very important for instructors to communicate to student skydivers learning the craft. So what are they? There are a few important hand signals that guide students to correct the freefall body position for stability and progression.

Hand Signals. Since you cannot hear speech during freefall, your instructor will communicate through the use of hand signals.

Hand signals allow skydivers to convey and understand information at a glance – a split second that could be the difference between a successful jump and a scary one. Hand signals can be thought of as dialogue back and forth between skydivers.

Since you cannot hear speech during freefall, your instructor will communicate through the use of hand signals. The first one is the most important of them all. When this signal is given you should immediately deploy your parachute. Do not hesitate. Extend the legs at the knees, 4 to 6 inches.

Jun 22, 2020 · Between the roar of the plane and 120 mph of wind, instructors need hand signals to efficiently assist skydiving students. And the students need a way to ensure they can give the proper response back. Let’s explore the skydiving hand signals used in the Paraclete Student Program, our skydiving training program. GENERAL SKYDIVING HAND SIGNALS PULL

The document provides an overview of the Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) skydiving course, which aims to teach students to skydive safely in 3-5 times fewer jumps than traditional methods. It outlines the 7 levels of the course and emphasizes safety throughout.

There's a lot more signals in AFF, but I'd argue that a student's ability to be aware of, and respond to a variety of signals while in freefall (showing that they're capable of overcoming sensory overload) is one of the most critical skills we teach students.