FM/BS-634.V2.01 - Paradrop troops and cargo
Paradrop troops/cargo using the following method:
- Identify and confirm the designated LZ prior to approach.
- Calculate drop alignment point above the LZ, accounting for wind strength and direction. Flying into the wind is preferred to improve drop accuracy.
- Establish level flight at low, stable airspeed during approach to the drop point.
- Perform the drop
- For cargo drops: initiate drop sequence approximately 7 seconds before reaching the drop point using the cargo interaction menu
- For troop drops: announce drop status over comms:
- Communicate “RED LIGHT” to the Jump Master 20 seconds before reaching the LZ.
- Communicate “GREEN LIGHT” to the Jump Master 10 seconds before reaching the LZ.
- Maintain steady flight path through drop execution.
- After release, immediately egress from the drop zone and resume mission flight profile.
Last major change:
Added paradropping troops
