polarbear 1 #1 July 16, 2002 I have a pilot rig I need to pack that has a C-9 canopy made by a company called reliance. Anybody know where I can get a copy of packing instructions for this canopy? "Holy s*** that was f***in' cold!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadDog 0 #2 July 16, 2002 Check out section 9.5 of Poynter's Volume 1. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #3 July 17, 2002 You'll also need the instruction for the type of container; military (air force, navy), softie, butler, etc. The instructions for military containers in Poynter's manual can be confusing if you don't have any experience with them. Also confirming that all of the parts of the assembly are appropriate can be a pain. Most of the older military stuff I get has mismatched parts. C-9 canopies are a military design contracted out to any number of companies. Reliance is just one. You won't find instructions for "Reliance" in Poynter's manual, but will find instructions for the part number on your C-9.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polarbear 1 #4 July 18, 2002 The rig is a softie and I have instructions for it. I also know the two are compatible. I just haven't worked on a C-9 before and wanted instructions for the canopy. "Holy s*** that was f***in' cold!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #5 July 18, 2002 Mr. Polarbear, If that C-9 is packed in a Softie, then you have it easy. Softies give you the most flexibility in terms of bulk distribution, diaper placement etc. Softies allow a rigger to progress from parachute packer to custom upholsterer. Start by asking the owner how comfortable the rig is in his airplane, then adjust from there. One other thing to be cautious about is whether or not the rig was first assembled at the Para-Phernalia factory. If the rig was assembled at the factory, then it will have all the modern conveniences like diapers, 4-line releases, etc. If not, then you get to bug Mr. Butler for after-market diapers, etc. and you have to find a master rigger to help you sew them on. Remember that most ethical riggers refuse to pack round canopies without diapers. Oh, and take a good look at the data panel on the canopy. Remember that ethical riggers do not pack canopies that are older than them, nor do they pack rounds without diapers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #6 July 18, 2002 >Remember that ethical riggers do not pack canopies that are older than them Thats means nothing before 1980 for me... ahhh... limited rounds.. I can deal with that Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #7 July 18, 2002 Quote. Remember that ethical riggers do not pack canopies that are older than them, nor do they pack rounds without diapers. I don't pack anything much more than HALF as old as I am. Too bad it's not in a Navy Back. That would be an adventure. Of course, I had to dig up my old hook for stowing lines for the Preserve V. And PhreeZone, I like rounds. Most are pilot rigs. You get to stand up. You usually don't sweat. Most of them are easy to close. And pilots are used to paying alot for maintenance. Of course my first rig was a round.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #8 July 18, 2002 Oh... I like rounds too.. Pack them on the table, you only have to walk the length of the table, no getting on the knees, no hard work. I've only packed a bail out rig once and would glady pack one again over some of the newer sport rigs.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
