Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about CYPRES and how to operate it…

AXIS Flight School deep dives the use and technical specs of CYPRES AADs in this 11 part video series, listed below:
- What is an AAD?
- Switching on and off
- CYPRES models
- Changing modes
- Changing scale
- Set Activation Altitude
- DZ Offset
- Unit information
- Traveling with a rig
- AAD Info for Pilots
- Cutter Stress Test
1. What is an AAD?
What is an AAD, what are the components and how does it work?
2. Switching on and off
How to switch the unit on and off. Self-test and calibration. Error codes and what they mean. Troubleshooting. Recommended service dates. When to reset the unit.
3. CYPRES Models
Defining various Cypres Models and their operating parameters.
- Expert Cypres
- Speed Cypres
- Student Cypres
- Tandem Cypres
- Wing Suit Cypres (WSC)
- C-Mode (Changeable)
4. Changing Modes
How to change the modes on the C-Model CYPRES
5. Changing scale
How to change from meters to feet and vice-versa. Demonstration.
6. Set Activation Altitude
Reasons for changing activation altitude. How to reset. Overview of A 1 – A9. Considerations. Demonstration.
USPA Skydiving Information Manual Minimum Opening Altitudes
7. DZ Offset
Applying an offset, because the your landing zone is at a different elevation to the take-off area. Demonstration.
8. Unit information
Viewing the CYPRES unit’s information. Demonstration
9. Traveling with a rig
Travel information. Options and Considerations. Communicating with TSA.
10. AAD Info for Pilots
Pilot Considerations. Take off & Climb. Descent & Landing. Pressurized Cabins. Landing with jumpers on board
11. CYPRES Cutter Stress Test
Nik and Brianne stress test a bunch of Cypres cutters to see what they can cut through at AXIS HQ. Special thanks to David Cherry of D-Squared for the edit!
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Download CYPRES Manuals here
- AAD info for Pilots - 14th November 2023
- CYPRES How-to Videos - 23rd June 2023
- Traveling with your RIG - 1st November 2022
- RSL vs SKYHOOK - 30th July 2021
- Cypres Cutter Tests - 30th July 2021
- RSL vs SKYHOOK - 14th December 2020
- Cloud Clearance - 13th November 2020
- Head-up Neutral Position - 28th August 2020
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- AAD info for Pilots - 14th November 2023
- CYPRES How-to Videos - 23rd June 2023
- Traveling with your RIG - 1st November 2022
- RSL vs SKYHOOK - 30th July 2021
- Cypres Cutter Tests - 30th July 2021
- RSL vs SKYHOOK - 14th December 2020
- Cloud Clearance - 13th November 2020
- Head-up Neutral Position - 28th August 2020