does not cross the collar lobes of the flo-
bailout, ensure the main sling is well under
tation device. This could restrict inflation.
the buttocks before you tighten the leg straps.
T h e p a r a c h u t e s h o u l d f i t t i g h t l y , h i g h on
It should be lowered under. your buttocks as
the back, and snugly in the seat. Before you
shown in figure 5-8 and the leg straps tightened
tighten the chest straps (fig. 5-6), attach the
(fig. 5-9). At this point you will not be able to
leg straps as - shown in figure 5-7. Prior to
stand erect.
Figure 5-6.Aircrewman tightening chest strap.
5-6