The higher that risk factor, the more dangerous the jump and the higher the probability of injury. Factors like good training, judgment and experience help minimize the total risk. They can reduce the greater risk factors for unusual jumps like night, water, or demonstration jumps. You must constantly evaluate each of these risk factors as your skydiving progresses. These factors will change and the risks associated with them, as you jump new aircraft and equipment and make more advanced skydives.
Many skydivers believe the risks in the aircraft ride are beyond their control.
Whenever you prepare to jump a new aircraft, find out the proper loading and exit procedures. The loading of the aircraft during the takeoff is critical and the exit portion of the flight directly effects the pilot's ability to control the aircraft. The factors to consider when loading is number of passengers on the aircraft and where they are seated. This effects the weight and balance of the aircraft. If everyone is not seated in the correct location or the airplane is overloaded, then the aircraft may not be in proper balance.