What extra consideration is required when wearing an AAD near the open door of an aircraft or when climbing out?

When wearing an Automatic Activation Device (AAD) near the open door of an aircraft or while climbing out, one must be particularly aware of the activation risk associated with the AAD. The AAD is designed to activate and deploy the parachute automatically if it detects certain freefall conditions. When positioned near the open door of the aircraft, there is an increased likelihood that wind and turbulence could cause unnecessary activation, particularly if the jumpers' body position changes abruptly or if there's any erratic movement. Therefore, understanding and mitigating this activation risk is critical to ensure that the AAD functions as intended, without being inadvertently triggered while still attached to the aircraft.

Other considerations, such as increased visibility and enhanced safety gear, are always important in skydiving but are not specifically applicable to the unique dynamics involved when near the aircraft door or during the climb-out. Avoiding sudden movements is a good practice to reduce risks in general, but the primary concern revolves around the potential for unintentional activation of the AAD in that specific scenario.