Scissor Lift and Maintenance Overview

20 feet

Used when flyers can't be winched down.

Catching flyers beyond vertical position carries severe accident risk.

Controller and Expediter lock flight carabiners to the release ring.

Skycoaster requires a guardian for all flyers under 14 during flight.

Controller issues '3, 2, 1, fly!' when winch malfunctions.

Acceptable for one person to grasp the loop on certain double/triple flights (excluding small children).

Complete and file an Incident Report Form if the rope goes too far beyond the designated low point.

Skycoaster operation must be suspended if visibility is obscured by fog or if there is a slick surface.

A Site Controller must be present during winching down of a flight.

The Controller instructs flyers to 'drop the loop' if there is slack in the rope.

Pulling resistance on the hydraulic landing pole is similar to lifting a 30 lb suitcase.

The Controller sets the hydraulic landing unit settings.

The Omega/Cypher Carabiner must be inspected for damage before each flight and replaced monthly.

The Assistant Controller's warning phrase is "Next time back, everyone grab the loop with both hands."

The Assistant Controller's catch phrase is "On the flight line."

The load on rigging and attachments from flyers' swinging motion.

Used to winch down successful Skycoaster catches.

First flight of the day, in any suit.

Skycoaster flight area, beyond attachment, furthest from low point.

Location where flyers connect/disconnect to the launch tower.

Expeditor, Assistant Controller, and Controller.

Flight Suiter, Expediter, Assistant Controller, Controller.

Oversees all Skycoaster operations, authorized manual review. Determined by criteria.

A 3rd Party Inspection of the Perlon rope must take place annually.

The hydraulic bypass valve is inspected weekly.

The overspeed clutch test is a weekly inspection and must be completed before starting operations each day.

Refinishing the launch cable end allows using 3 Crosby Wire Rope Clips to secure it.

A properly swaged zinc plated copper sleeve requires 30 compressions.

A properly swaged copper stopper requires 30 compressions.

Flight suits must be sent to Skycoaster's office for their annual inspection.

The shafts and square keys on the winch cable drum motor and load adaptor bearing must be inspected and lubricated at least every 2 years.

Required for all flight suits. Must be up to date. Missing card means suit destruction.

Allowed for training purposes only. Not for actual flights.

Top of the flight suit should be above shoulder straps, but below chin straps.

Announces "The floor is going to fall away" at a scissor lift site.

Maximum of 10 people or 2000 pounds.

Raised to its highest position after flyers are standing, before disconnecting.

The tallest flyer on the Sky Sled.

Yellow straps grasped by flyers during initial descent.

The soft-shift valve is a safety mechanism that prevents flyers from rapidly descending in case of a winch failure. It acts as a brake system, slowing down the descent and ensuring a controlled landing.

The connector ring is a crucial component situated at the top of the flight structure. It's the attachment point for both the launch cable, which lifts the flyers, and the counterweight, which balances the system.

The fairing is a protective cover made of fabric and foam. It's designed to prevent the flight carabiners from coming into direct contact with the flight structure, ensuring smooth operation and preventing damage.

Redundant connections are secondary safety measures, ensuring that objects secured to the Skycoaster tower have backup systems. It involves using two separate connections for each object, minimizing the risk of a catastrophic incident.

Proximity limit switches are sensors on the winch that detect the presence or absence of the launch cable. They ensure the winch operates safely and prevents accidental or unauthorized launch.

The raise enable switch is a control switch on the winch pendant. It's used to engage and disengage the winch, allowing the operator to control the launch and landing process.

A quick-link is a U-shaped fastening device. It secures with a bolt-type pin held by a nut and a stainless steel washer, providing a reliable and secure connection.

Two suspension rings are used to hook each flyer to the flight carabiners. These rings connect the flyer's harness to the carabiners, allowing for a secure and comfortable flight experience.