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If I remember right the Phantom series of canopies were a copy of the Para-Inovators reserves, 24' & 26', but with one less lateral band. And then there was the kevlar thing. And Mick is right, if you have not done it before, they would not be a good choice for a reserve. Sparky (I did the test jumps on the R-2 and R-4 canopies) My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Thanks all for the help. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Tom, What you are saying is sad, but it is true. It makes me sad that I understand your feeling so well. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

If you think you are getting close, you might want to revisit your packing.

Yea, but I know it now. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Here are a few more patches. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

You got it. SAE AS8015 Revision B 4.3.4 (Continued): a. Test weight = Maximum operating weight limit x 1.2 b. Test speed = Maximim operating speed limit x 1.2 Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

How do you measure the length of a main riser? Just the length of the webbing or do you include the middle ring? Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Reading is a wonderful tool. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Jerry, From my post on the Proof loading thread. My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

I have never seen or even heard of a B-12 coming undone in free fall. Do you have any first hand knowledge of this happening? They have the same rating as the friction adapters used in a step in and they were designed for leg straps. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Thanks Jerry. Some day I would like to spend some time following you around. The possibility of learning things would be great.

And don't forget traceability, the Feds are big on traceability. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Jerry. What type of webbing were you using and how many stitches per inch? Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

I believe Bill is a Senior rigger. You do not need to be a rigger to design, manufacture or sell gear. Even the TSO QA points during manufacturing can be preformed by a non rigger. A rigger certificate is only required after the gear has been manufactured and becomes property of the public. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

I haven't seen one that looked that good in years if ever.

Does this mean I don't have to crawl up on top of the loft?

This cypres has not expired. Is good until 2010. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

FAA regulations, Part 105, which are law, say it is illegal. At least in the US. § 105.43 Use of single-harness, dual-parachute systems. No person may conduct a parachute operation using a single-harness, dual-parachute system, and no pilot in command of an aircraft may allow any person to conduct a parachute operation from that aircraft using a single-harness, dual-parachute system, unless that system has at least one main parachute, one approved reserve parachute, and one approved single person harness and container that are packed as follows: Items (a) and (b) not posted. (c) If installed, the automatic activation device must be maintained in accordance with manufacturer instructions for that automatic activation device. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

Go to a Military Surplus store and ask for flare parachutes. They will be around 10/12 inches up to about 20 inches. They are dirt cheap. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

No, ask Ted Strong.

No, ask Ted Strong.

You are right. I should have read the complete document. The way I read this, the main risers can only be used with the system they were certificated with. Sparky 5. COMPONENT QUALIFICATIONS: 5.1 Parachutes may be qualified as complete assemblies or as separate components (such as a canopy, a stowage container [pack], and/or a riser/s. The airworthiness of a parachute assembly, including other separately approved nonoriginal components, is the responsibility of the manufacturer who performs the certificating tests for the parachute assembly. The manufacturer shall publish and make available a list of interchangeable components which have passed the following tests in 4.3 when tested in conjunction with the assembly or component(s) being certificated. 5.1.1 Canopy Including Suspension Lines: 4.3.3, 4.3.4.1 (or 4.3.4.2), 4.3.5, 4.3.6, 4.3.7, 4.3.8, 4.3.9 5.1.2 Deployment Device: 4.3.3, 4.3.4.1 (or 4.3.4.2), 4.3.5, 4.3.6, 4.3.9 5.1.3 Pilot Chute (Including Bridle): 4.3.3, 4.3.4.1 (or 4.3.4.2), 4.3.5, 4.3.6, 4.3.9 5.1.4 Stowage Container (Pack): 4.3.2.1, 4.3.2.3, 4.3.3, 4.3.6, 4.3.4.1 (or 4.3.4.2), 4.3.5, 4.3.9 5.1.5 Harness: 4.3.4.1, 4.3.6, 4.3.9 5.1.6 Actuation Device (Ripcord and/or Reserve Static Line): 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.6.2, 4.3.9 5.1.7 Actuation Device (Reserve Static Line): 4.3.1, 4.3.6.2 5.1.8 Riser(s): 4.3.4.1 (or 4.3.4.2), 4.3.6, 4.3.9 My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

I agree, the altitude loss will vary with descent rate speed. But 3 seconds will always be 3 seconds. Is that why most manufactures choose to test to the time criteria rather then the altitude loss. 4.3.6 Functional Test (Normal Pack All Types): For all 4.3.6 tests the maximum allowable opening time for parachute canopies with a maximum operating weight of 250 lb (113.4 kg) or less, is 3 s from the moment of pack opening. For parachutes with a maximum operating weight of greater than 250 lb (113.4 kg) the maximum allowable opening time shall be increased by 0.01 s for every pound of maximum operating weight in excess of 250 lb (113.4 kg). Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

You can put a TSO label on your shorts but that does not make them a TSO'd component of you gear. These are the components included in TSO-C23d. AS8015-B 2.1.2 SINGLE HARNESS RESERVE PARACHUTE ASSEMBLY: A certificated parachute assembly (including the reserve deployment initiation device, deployment control device, canopy, risers, stowage container, harness, and actuation device) that is worn in conjunction with a main parachute assembly used for premeditated jumps. Using different risers on your main does not void a TSO. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals