packing_jarrett 0 #1 August 3, 2006 What do you think about using PA Falcons as reserves. 9 cell F1-11. Does anybody know the details and specs of smaller falcon reserves. ie. falcon 120/135 exit wieght, deployment speed, pack volume. I'm thinking for my next reserve it might be a falcon or am I crazy?Na' Cho' Cheese Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #2 August 3, 2006 I think they are not TSO'd for reserve use.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #3 August 3, 2006 As a matter of fact, like its sister 7 cell Raven, the Falcon 9 cell was fully drop tested in accordance with TSO C-23c, Category B. As such, it carries the approval of the FAA's TSO stamp, allowing it to also be packed as a reserve. This is a little-known fact which Precision has never elected to use as a marketing tool in the civilian world, but is probably a key factor in the success of the canopy in military applications worldwide. From PA's site. The Falcon is old technology and is not reinforced near like the newer canopies like a PDR, Smart or even the Raven Max. The design came around in 1986, its a 20 year old design. Get your self something newer and more designed to handle the stresses of overspeed deployments like you'll have on a freefly jump.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beezyshaw 0 #4 August 3, 2006 QuoteDoes anybody know the details and specs of smaller falcon reserves. ie. falcon 120/135 Precision has never made a Falcon smaller than 150, even though they listed smaller in their literature. The only thing you'd get by using a 9 cell for a reserve would be larger pack volume and (probably) slightly less reliability. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlindBrick 0 #5 August 3, 2006 QuoteQuoteDoes anybody know the details and specs of smaller falcon reserves. ie. falcon 120/135 Precision has never made a Falcon smaller than 150, even though they listed smaller in their literature. The only thing you'd get by using a 9 cell for a reserve would be larger pack volume and (probably) slightly less reliability. And maybe a few curses from your rigger who's trying to figure out where all the extra ^@~# lines came from, before he mentally reprograms his flaking procedures for 9 cells. -Blind"If you end up in an alligator's jaws, naked, you probably did something to deserve it." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derekbox 0 #6 August 4, 2006 Funny you mention the Falcon, friend JUST dropped off her rig for me to get it repacked today. It has a falcon. ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #7 August 4, 2006 I stand corrected. Thanks Phree....---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #8 August 4, 2006 Is there a reason you would want to go with a Falcon for a reserve?My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
