Always get a good parachute to land with. You don't have to wait until 1800ft. Develop a habit of checking your opening altitude immediately. Later on, you can tell that your parachute is wearing out by the longer and longer distances required for inflation. If you plan to pull above 3000ft, notify manifest, the pilot and the aircraft's load master.
Low person has the right of way .
During all phases of a jump, freefall, canopy ride and landing, the lower jumper has the right of way. Turn right if you inadvertently are approaching head-on. Be especially cautious under canopy on no-wind days. Jumpers may approach the target and each other head on at low altitudes. THE NEXT STEP Let people know that you are doing solo jumps to develop your awareness and tracking abilities.