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# Gear

> Manage skydiving equipment including parachutes, containers, reserves, and AADs

# 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.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pilotflows/images/placeholder-gear-page.png" alt="Gear management page showing equipment inventory" />
</Frame>

## 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

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Equipment Inventory" icon="package">
    Complete inventory of all skydiving equipment including parachutes, containers, reserves, and AADs.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Inspection Tracking" icon="search">
    Monitor inspection dates and requirements. Set reminders for upcoming inspections.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Gear Assignments" icon="user-check">
    Assign gear to skydivers. Track who has what equipment and when it was assigned.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Maintenance Records" icon="wrench">
    Track maintenance and repairs. Record service history for each piece of equipment.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Status Management" icon="toggle-left">
    Track gear status: available, in use, maintenance, retired. Know what's available for use.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Document Storage" icon="folder">
    Attach inspection certificates, maintenance records, and other gear-related documents.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Getting Started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access Gear">
    Navigate to **Skydiving** → **Gear** from your dashboard sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="View Gear Inventory">
    See all equipment in your inventory:

    * Equipment type and name
    * Current status
    * Inspection dates
    * Assigned to (if applicable)
    * Last maintenance

    <Frame caption="Gear inventory">
      <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pilotflows/images/placeholder-gear-inventory.png" alt="List of gear showing key information" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add New Gear">
    Click **Add Gear** to register new equipment in your inventory.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Adding Gear

### Registering Equipment

<Steps>
  <Step title="Start Registration">
    Click **Add Gear** or **Register Equipment**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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

    <Frame caption="Add gear form">
      <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pilotflows/images/placeholder-add-gear.png" alt="Form for adding new gear" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="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)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Initial Status">
    Set equipment status:

    * **Available** - Ready for use
    * **In Use** - Currently assigned
    * **Maintenance** - In for service
    * **Retired** - No longer in service
  </Step>

  <Step title="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
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save Equipment">
    Save the equipment. It's now in your inventory and available for tracking.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## 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

<Steps>
  <Step title="View Inspection Status">
    See inspection status for all gear:

    * Current inspections
    * Upcoming inspections
    * Overdue inspections
    * Inspection history
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Inspection Reminders">
    Configure reminders:

    * Days before inspection due
    * Notification method
    * Reminder frequency
  </Step>

  <Step title="Record Inspection">
    After inspection:

    1. Open gear item
    2. Click **Record Inspection**
    3. Enter inspection details
    4. Upload certificate
    5. Set next inspection date
    6. Save
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Inspection Types

Different inspection types:

* **Annual Inspection** - Yearly inspection
* **Repack** - Parachute repack
* **Line Check** - Line inspection
* **AAD Service** - AAD maintenance
* **Other** - Other inspection types

<Warning>
  Never allow gear to be used past inspection expiration. Expired inspections mean equipment cannot be used.
</Warning>

## Gear Assignments

### Assigning Gear

<Steps>
  <Step title="Assign to Skydiver">
    Assign gear to skydiver:

    1. Open gear item
    2. Click **Assign**
    3. Select skydiver
    4. Verify inspection is current
    5. Set assignment date
    6. Save assignment
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Assignment">
    Before assignment, verify:

    * Gear inspection is current
    * Gear status is available
    * Skydiver is authorized
    * Gear is appropriate for skydiver
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Managing Assignments

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="View Assignments">
    See all gear assignments:

    * What gear is assigned
    * Who has what gear
    * Assignment dates
    * Assignment history
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Unassign Gear">
    Remove assignment:

    1. Open assignment
    2. Click **Unassign**
    3. Confirm unassignment
    4. Gear becomes available

    <Note>
      Unassigning gear doesn't affect gear records. It just makes the gear available for others.
    </Note>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Transfer Assignment">
    Transfer gear between skydivers:

    1. Unassign from current skydiver
    2. Assign to new skydiver
    3. Update assignment records
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Maintenance Management

### Recording Maintenance

<Steps>
  <Step title="Record Maintenance">
    After maintenance work:

    1. Open gear item
    2. Go to **Maintenance** tab
    3. Click **Add Maintenance**
    4. Enter details
  </Step>

  <Step title="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
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update Status">
    Update gear status:

    * **Available** - Ready for use after maintenance
    * **Maintenance** - Still in service
    * **Other** - Other status as needed
  </Step>
</Steps>

### 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

<Steps>
  <Step title="Update Status">
    Change gear status as needed:

    1. Open gear item
    2. Click **Change Status**
    3. Select new status
    4. Add reason (optional)
    5. Save
  </Step>

  <Step title="Status Alerts">
    System alerts when:

    * Inspection expiring soon
    * Inspection overdue
    * Maintenance needed
    * Status changes
  </Step>
</Steps>

## 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

<Frame caption="Gear filters">
  <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/pilotflows/images/placeholder-gear-filters.png" alt="Filter options for gear inventory" />
</Frame>

## Best Practices

<Steps>
  <Step title="Track All Equipment">
    Register all gear in the system. Don't skip items - complete inventory is essential for safety.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Monitor Inspections Closely">
    Set reminders for inspections well in advance. Never allow gear to be used past inspection expiration.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Document Everything">
    Record all maintenance and inspections. Good records support safety and compliance.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Before Assignment">
    Always verify inspection status before assigning gear. Expired inspections mean gear cannot be used.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update Status Promptly">
    Update gear status immediately when it changes. Accurate status ensures proper availability tracking.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="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
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Gear not appearing">
    * Check filters aren't hiding gear
    * Verify gear status
    * Ensure gear is assigned to organization
    * Review search criteria
    * Try clearing filters
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related Documentation

* [Skydiving Overview](/skydiving/overview) - Learn about Skydiving add-on
* [Skydivers](/skydiving/skydivers) - View gear assignments
* [Manifest](/skydiving/manifest) - Use gear in jump operations
* [Training](/skydiving/training) - Training equipment