Gear
The Gear module helps you track and manage all skydiving equipment. Monitor parachute systems, containers, reserves, AADs, and other gear. Track inspections, maintenance, and assignments to ensure all equipment is safe and properly maintained.
Overview
The Gear module provides comprehensive equipment management for dropzones and skydiving organizations. Track all gear, monitor inspections, manage assignments, and ensure equipment safety and compliance.Key Features
Equipment Inventory
Complete inventory of all skydiving equipment including parachutes, containers, reserves, and AADs.
Inspection Tracking
Monitor inspection dates and requirements. Set reminders for upcoming inspections.
Gear Assignments
Assign gear to skydivers. Track who has what equipment and when it was assigned.
Maintenance Records
Track maintenance and repairs. Record service history for each piece of equipment.
Status Management
Track gear status: available, in use, maintenance, retired. Know what’s available for use.
Document Storage
Attach inspection certificates, maintenance records, and other gear-related documents.
Getting Started
1
Access Gear
Navigate to Skydiving → Gear from your dashboard sidebar.
2
View Gear Inventory
See all equipment in your inventory:
- Equipment type and name
- Current status
- Inspection dates
- Assigned to (if applicable)
- Last maintenance
Gear inventory
3
Add New Gear
Click Add Gear to register new equipment in your inventory.
Adding Gear
Registering Equipment
1
Start Registration
Click Add Gear or Register Equipment.
2
Select Gear Type
Choose equipment type:
- Parachute System - Complete rig (main + reserve + container)
- Main Parachute - Main canopy only
- Reserve Parachute - Reserve canopy
- Container/Harness - Container and harness system
- AAD - Automatic Activation Device
- Other - Other equipment
Add gear form
3
Enter Equipment Details
Provide equipment information:
- Name/Identifier - Equipment name or serial number
- Manufacturer - Who made it
- Model - Equipment model
- Serial Number - Serial number
- Purchase Date - When acquired
- Purchase Price - Cost (optional)
4
Set Initial Status
Set equipment status:
- Available - Ready for use
- In Use - Currently assigned
- Maintenance - In for service
- Retired - No longer in service
5
Enter Inspection Information
Provide inspection details:
- Last Inspection Date - When last inspected
- Next Inspection Due - When next inspection required
- Inspection Type - Type of inspection
- Inspector - Who performed inspection
- Inspection Certificate - Upload certificate
6
Save Equipment
Save the equipment. It’s now in your inventory and available for tracking.
Gear Types
Parachute Systems
Complete rigs including:- Main parachute
- Reserve parachute
- Container/harness
- AAD (if applicable)
- All components together
Main Parachutes
Main canopies:- Canopy size
- Canopy type (sport, performance, etc.)
- Pack volume
- Line length
- Other specifications
Reserve Parachutes
Reserve canopies:- Reserve size
- Reserve type
- Pack date
- Inspection requirements
- Certification
Containers/Harnesses
Container systems:- Container size
- Harness size
- Manufacturer
- Model
- Fitting requirements
AADs
Automatic Activation Devices:- AAD type (Cypres, Vigil, etc.)
- Serial number
- Activation altitude
- Last service date
- Service requirements
Inspection Management
Tracking Inspections
1
View Inspection Status
See inspection status for all gear:
- Current inspections
- Upcoming inspections
- Overdue inspections
- Inspection history
2
Set Inspection Reminders
Configure reminders:
- Days before inspection due
- Notification method
- Reminder frequency
3
Record Inspection
After inspection:
- Open gear item
- Click Record Inspection
- Enter inspection details
- Upload certificate
- Set next inspection date
- Save
Inspection Types
Different inspection types:- Annual Inspection - Yearly inspection
- Repack - Parachute repack
- Line Check - Line inspection
- AAD Service - AAD maintenance
- Other - Other inspection types
Gear Assignments
Assigning Gear
1
Assign to Skydiver
Assign gear to skydiver:
- Open gear item
- Click Assign
- Select skydiver
- Verify inspection is current
- Set assignment date
- Save assignment
2
Verify Assignment
Before assignment, verify:
- Gear inspection is current
- Gear status is available
- Skydiver is authorized
- Gear is appropriate for skydiver
Managing Assignments
View Assignments
View Assignments
See all gear assignments:
- What gear is assigned
- Who has what gear
- Assignment dates
- Assignment history
Unassign Gear
Unassign Gear
Remove assignment:
- Open assignment
- Click Unassign
- Confirm unassignment
- Gear becomes available
Unassigning gear doesn’t affect gear records. It just makes the gear available for others.
Transfer Assignment
Transfer Assignment
Transfer gear between skydivers:
- Unassign from current skydiver
- Assign to new skydiver
- Update assignment records
Maintenance Management
Recording Maintenance
1
Record Maintenance
After maintenance work:
- Open gear item
- Go to Maintenance tab
- Click Add Maintenance
- Enter details
2
Enter Maintenance Details
Provide information:
- Date - When maintenance performed
- Type - Type of maintenance
- Description - What was done
- Cost - Maintenance cost (optional)
- Technician - Who performed work
- Documents - Upload receipts/certificates
3
Update Status
Update gear status:
- Available - Ready for use after maintenance
- Maintenance - Still in service
- Other - Other status as needed
Maintenance Types
Common maintenance types:- Repair - Equipment repair
- Service - Regular service
- Modification - Equipment modification
- Replacement - Component replacement
- Inspection - Maintenance inspection
Gear Status
Status Types
Track equipment status:- Available - Ready for use
- In Use - Currently assigned to skydiver
- Maintenance - In for service or repair
- Retired - No longer in service
- Reserved - Reserved for specific use
Status Management
1
Update Status
Change gear status as needed:
- Open gear item
- Click Change Status
- Select new status
- Add reason (optional)
- Save
2
Status Alerts
System alerts when:
- Inspection expiring soon
- Inspection overdue
- Maintenance needed
- Status changes
Filtering and Search
Search Options
Find gear quickly:- By Type - Filter by equipment type
- By Status - Show available, in use, etc.
- By Inspection - Filter by inspection status
- By Assignment - Gear assigned to specific skydiver
- By Name/Serial - Search by identifier
Advanced Filters
Use filters for specific views:- Inspection Due - Gear needing inspection
- Overdue Inspections - Past inspection date
- Assigned Gear - Currently assigned equipment
- Available Gear - Ready for assignment
- Maintenance Status - Gear in maintenance
Gear filters
Best Practices
1
Track All Equipment
Register all gear in the system. Don’t skip items - complete inventory is essential for safety.
2
Monitor Inspections Closely
Set reminders for inspections well in advance. Never allow gear to be used past inspection expiration.
3
Document Everything
Record all maintenance and inspections. Good records support safety and compliance.
4
Verify Before Assignment
Always verify inspection status before assigning gear. Expired inspections mean gear cannot be used.
5
Update Status Promptly
Update gear status immediately when it changes. Accurate status ensures proper availability tracking.
Troubleshooting
Can't assign gear
Can't assign gear
- Verify gear inspection is current
- Check gear status is available
- Ensure skydiver is authorized
- Verify gear isn’t already assigned
- Review assignment permissions
Inspection not recording
Inspection not recording
- Check all required fields are filled
- Verify inspection date is correct
- Ensure you have permission to record inspections
- Try refreshing the page
- Review error messages
Gear not appearing
Gear not appearing
- Check filters aren’t hiding gear
- Verify gear status
- Ensure gear is assigned to organization
- Review search criteria
- Try clearing filters
Related Documentation
- Skydiving Overview - Learn about Skydiving add-on
- Skydivers - View gear assignments
- Manifest - Use gear in jump operations
- Training - Training equipment