RobsCastle commented about 4 hours ago LBD:- Don't mention UH-1Hs ...I fell out of one at Docra near Singleton many years ago and and still have a "crook" knee to this day .
So you didn't get on with the Drill Sergeant... he should have mentioned the ripcord.
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD