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Jumpmaster, To access the Jumpmaster, To set the type of jump

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Main Menu > Jumpmaster Jumpmaster Jumpmaster Setup Page Jumpmaster is an accessory designed for experienced skydivers. A jumpmaster is the individual in charge of a group of skydivers coordinating a group or cargo drop. A list of abbreviations and acronyms for Jumpmaster settings can be found on page 81. To access the Jumpmaster: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Jumpmaster icon, and press ENTER. The Jumpmaster follows military guidelines for calculating a jumpmaster's high altitude release point (HARP). This accessory can auto-detect when you have jumped to begin navigating toward the desired impact point (DIP) using the barometer and electronic compass. You can set the Jumpmaster to one of three types of jumps: HAHO, HALO, or Static. The jump type selected determines what additional setup information is required. For all jump types, altitudes (drop or opening) are measured in feet above ground level (AGL). To set the type of jump: 1. Highlight the Jump Type field, and press Enter to view the list of jump options. 2. Select the jump type, and press Enter. The page changes to display options for the selected jump type setup. A desired impact point (DIP) must be set for all jumps. This is a waypoint that you have previously marked or another location from the Find Menu where you want to land. 78 GPSMAP 60CSx Owner's Manual

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GPSMAP 60CSx Owner’s Manual
M
AIN
M
ENU
>
J
UMPMASTER
Jumpmaster
Jumpmaster is an accessory designed for experienced
skydivers. A jumpmaster is the individual in charge
of a group of skydivers coordinating a group or
cargo drop. A list of abbreviations and acronyms for
Jumpmaster settings can be found on
page 81
.
To access the Jumpmaster:
On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the
Jumpmaster
icon, and press
ENTER
.
The Jumpmaster follows military guidelines for
calculating a jumpmaster’s high altitude release point
(HARP). This accessory can auto-detect when you
have jumped to begin navigating toward the desired
impact point (DIP) using the barometer and electronic
compass.
You can set the Jumpmaster to one of three types of
jumps:
HAHO
,
HALO
, or
Static
. The jump type
selected determines what additional setup information is
required. For all jump types, altitudes (drop or opening)
are measured in feet above ground level (AGL).
To set the type of jump:
1.
Highlight the
Jump Type
field, and press
Enter
to view the list of jump options.
2.
Select the jump type, and press
Enter
. The
page changes to display options for the
selected jump type setup.
A desired impact point (DIP) must be set for all
jumps. This is a waypoint that you have previously
marked or another location from the Find Menu where
you want to land.
Jumpmaster Setup Page
Jumpmaster Setup Page