Static Line

Static Line is so named because you leave the plane with the parachute attached to the plane - with a "Static Line". This extracts the parachute from the container.

The Static Line is relatively short, so the sensation of falling is brief.

However, it means you almost certainly get a Main parachute without the need to pull a ripcord.

This leads to a focus on the correct body position for exit, and canopy control skills.

The Static Line course is classed as "Basic Training", and counts towards the requirements for Certificate A.