Tuck

Definitions

• A nose down situation in a WSC where the pitch angle is over 90 degrees down resulting from a whip stall or severe turbulence.
• A shortening of material caused by pulling fabric up in folds and stitching across the gathered fabric.

References

• Parachute Rigger Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2015
• Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008