Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx User Manual

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The Jumpmaster is designed for experienced 

skydivers. A jumpmaster is the individual in charge of 

a unit of skydivers coordinating a unit or cargo drop. 

  On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the 

Jumpmaster icon, and press ENTER.

The Jumpmaster follows military guidelines for 

calculating a jumpmaster’s high altitude release point 

(HARP). The Jumpmaster can auto-detect when you 

have jumped to begin navigating toward the desired 

impact point (DIP) using the barometer and electronic 

compass.
You can set the Jumpmaster to one of three types 

of jumps, HAHO, HALO, or Static. The jump type 

selected determines what additional setup information 

is required. For all jump types, altitudes (drop or 

opening) are measured in feet above ground level 

(AGL).
An impact point (DIP) must be set for HAHO jumps. 

This is a waypoint marked where you want to land. 

The drop altitude of at least 1,000 feet must be 

specified next. The Jumpmaster uses the drop altitude 

as the opening altitude for HAHO jumps. Common 

values for a drop altitude range from 12,000 to 24,000 

feet AGL. 
For HALO jumps, the required information is the 

same as the HAHO jump type, plus an opening 

altitude. This altitude may not be a larger value than