Flaps repair on a Javelin

[andre_rea 0]

Hi, I have Javelin J1 (94) and I have the constant problem of Flaps opening even at lower speeds. It's confusing because although the rig is now 14 years old it only has about 300 jumps and is in a perfect condition. Does anybody know what could be done in order to fix this problem????

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[riggerpaul 1]

Please fill us in a little more.

Which flaps open?

What sort of jumping are you doing? Belly to earth? Freefly?

When do the flaps open?

[andre_rea 0]

The riser Flaps are the ones that open. The left one opens almost in every style of flight even belly. The other opens only when Freeflying, or at radical speed changes..

[riggerpaul 1]

First off, a 1994 Javelin, unless modified, is not generally considered a great rig for freefly. The main and reserve cover flaps are likely to open, and the main bridle protection is not great.

I have heard that some people have modified Javelins of this era that are acceptable for freefly.

My 1994 Javelin J4 has a tendency for the riser covers to come open if the top of the reserve freebag is stuffed too full. The "ears" of the reserve freebag should be quite soft. Can you easily depress the top of the reserve near the riser covers? (The area I am trying to describe is at the top of the reserve container, to the left or right of the top flap.) If these ears are hard, they could be at least part of your problem.

[andre_rea 0]

With my limit experience and in the way you described, they seem quite soft to me!!! Luckily due to the good condition of the rig so far I don't seem to have any other problems like the ones you mentioned...

[riggerpaul 1]

Then the next step (which maybe should have been the first step) is to discuss the matter with your rigger.

I cannot see your rig, but he can. Maybe he will notice something that will help.

[Nutz 0]

I have a 92 Javelin. Send it to sunpath and they will do the "riser cover mod" They trim the flap and put a new stiffener in it. It stays closed now. They also put new velcro on my main flap and a new reserve flap. They both stay closed now too. Like someone else said, this is not a good rig for freeflying.

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