Question for PeteS on Aqutron

[skydude-3311 0]

Hi Pete, my name is Bob Parker, "Dude" to most who know me! I now own the Pink Aqutron that you commented on in sid's thread. I saw that you worked for Quantum Parachutes for 5 years and was wondering if you could find out what exactly I have? Mostly what size it is. The information is-Build date:Nov.8 1990, Part#2220-509, Serial#A4C7, The bottom skin stretched tight is, Cord 10ft11in, Span 23ft11in. Thanks, Dude.

[JohnRich 4]

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...was wondering if you could find out what exactly I have? Mostly what size it is. The information is-The bottom skin stretched tight is, Cord 10ft11in, Span 23ft11in.

Sure sounds like about 260 sq. ft. to me.

[PeteS 0]

I'm checking, but 260 seems about right. PIA std measurements are taken on the top skin, and chord is on the rib from the farthest point forward to the most rearward point. hope this helps.

[skydude-3311 0]

Pete, here is a picture of me under canopy, and my brother Jim " Pecker" Parker. Hope this helps. Thanks for your reply, keep digging if you can. Dude

[PeteS 0]

Bill sent me a message and he thinks it's a 240 he says he will check further.It's been some years since he has had to think about this stuff so the memory....uh, what was I saying?

[skydude-3311 0]

Wow, you got to talk to Bill Gargano him self, how cool is that? It will be interesting what he finds out about the Aqutron. Thanks, Dude

[PeteS 0]

I used to work for Bill, so talking to him is easy. Anyway, I saw a 5 cell Aqutron a couple of days back. The canopy was a 280, it's serial # started with A3B5-xxxx. The A stands for Aqutron, the 3 is for the size, 1= 240, 2= 260, 3= 280 and 4=300. I saw from the pictures that you had a large canopy, but didn't know exactly. I ran my thoughts on size by Bill, and he thinks I'm right. My best estimate of size is a 300' Aqutron 7 cell, I seem to remember that pink one going through production around that time and it was the first canopy made by a really talented rigger named Tim McVey.

[deadwood 0]

I'd like to get a hold on one of these sitting in someone's closet, in good condition.
Mine is kind of old and ratty
Anybody know of one?

He who hesitates shall inherit the earth.

Deadwood
Skydive New Mexico Motorcycle Club, Touring Division

[skydude-3311 0]

PeteS, Thanks for all the good information, this clears up all my questions. The canopy flies very well. If you talk to Bill Gargano tell him that I think he was way ahead of his time. That's all for now, thanks again for all your hard work. Talk to ya later, Dude.