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    John, Actually that's changed somewhat! From FAR 105: Parachute operation means the performance of all activity for the purpose of, or in support of, a parachute jump or a parachute drop. This parachute operation can involve, but is not limited to, the following persons: parachutist, parachutist in command and passenger in tandem parachute operations, drop zone or owner or operator, jump master, certificated parachute rigger, or pilot. BS, MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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    Cliff, The one difference is the fact a pilot is certificated by the FAA to operate an airplane. If the pilot violates the law he can go to jail. If a jumper was found with it out of date and being used, the jumper would go scott-free and the rigger can now be held liable under the new rule. The point I am trying to make is this. The rigger certifies the rig and it's components are airworthy for 120 days by placing a seal on it. There is absolutely no FAA reg that says I or any other rigger can shorten the pack cycle. You pointed out 105.43. That cover the maintaince and service of the AAD, not the H/C or reserve parachute's pack cycle. Exactly my point. No matter if the pack cycle is 120 days, 6 months, or 1 year, the buffer would keep it in check. See you in Alexandria, MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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    No I didn't, but are you infering that the fars state both the maximum and the minimum requirments for the length of a repack. You seem to be implying if it's not in the fars in black and white then it can't be done. I wonder if that is really how you read the fars. You seem to be implying if it's not in the fars in black and white then it can't be done. I wonder if that is really how you read the fars. Let me ask you a question then, when a overseas visitor turns up at your dz with his Javelin and tempo reserve and his 6 month repack done by a british advanced packer do you let him jump? *** It's repack Time! Unless the rig has the TSO label removed. Then the Non-TSO'd wavier will apply MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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    Jim, I think the Germans have it together in that sense. They require at least three, if not four logs. One for the H/C One for the reserve One for the AAD I think one for the main, but am not sure of it. As soon as someone( the right or wrong someone, whichever applies) in the FAA figures out that we are placing non-certifcated devices into TSO'd equipment, things will probably change. That change is going to cost us more money and headaches in the long run if it happens. The best thing to do IMHO is to kept the thing in date and service through out the pack cycle. The last thing anyone wants is to see 12 gray-haired ladies in a jury box. Imagine them at the moment a lawyer tells them you signed something off as being good when the manufacturer tells them the opposite. Food for thought, MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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    John, Did you happen to find anything in the FAR's that states you, the rigger, can in fact shorten a pack cycle? BS, MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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    Mark, I see Cliff's point also, but at the same time there are regulations that state exactly the fact that the airplane is not legal to fly. Therefore it is grounded! The airplane has 3 log books. One for each the prop, the engine, and the airframe. On the parachute there is only one log or record. BS, MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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    Cliff, I guess we will have to agree to disagree on this subject. As you have already stated, the rules pertaining to parachutes and skydivers are somewhat "borrowed" from the aircraft rules. With that said, I have never seen a case where a aircraft had a shortened annual by simply noting something in the logbooks. If the prop has a AD or is "timed out" . It is illegal to fly. same goes for the ELT battery. It is spelled out in the FAR's. I follow the same principal in this case by not packing the reserve if the assembly will not make the full 120 days. Also, when you say "you" have no problem packing reserves..... What about the FAA having a problem? And not to step on your toes, but doesn't your responsibility stands solely with the AAD, not the Reserve? Another question, wasn't the original intent of the 3 month overrun period designed for maintaining a complete pack cycle? Cheers, MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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    Not with the same lines! Jerry B. summed it up very well. The center cell is always getting the inital load during inflation. With Dacron lines, the center cell always elongates more than the outside ones. Measure the overall length now and again in about 250 jumps. You will be surprised at the results. MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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    Contact Skydive The Point in West Point, VA. They can get you in touch with him. MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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    Gary. We have lined a couple of Stilettos with 525 Dacron in the past. The forward speed is affected, but to a point to where it becomes unnoticable over time, just as you stated. The problem comes from center cell "A" line stretch. As they elongate a couple of things happen. 1. The snivels become longer. 2. The canopy wants to open off heading more. The solution is to watch the elongation and when it becomes 3/4 to 1 inch from nominal(300-400 jumps), have them readjusted to nominal length. I think Dacron on the larger sizes is a good choice overall IMHO. BS, MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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    Your canopy has the same line configuration but has some other slight changes. So to answer your question...same line set as a 4.0. BS, MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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    It involves adding a section to the upper portion of the nose, making it have more of a "lip" to it. It closes the opening to some degree which in turn slows down the inflation process. MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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    My advice is to stay away from a pocket slider as you will have much better results with a domed slider. Actually, if you put an "H" mod on the nose and then use a dome slider, the openings are comparabile to a Crossfire. You can also install a Vectran Line set to keep the canopy in trim. MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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    Rob, I do not have any thing to compare with in the Kevlar end of things. The only canopies I have dealt with Kevlar lines are reserves and they are not used enough to see if they are wearing the grommets. The earlier "course' braided Vectran was extremely abrasive to brass grommets. BS, MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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    I may have missed something, but a tethered balloon is not governed by the FAA. It would need to be free flying or over a certain height (500 feet AGL I believe) before it would fall into their jurisdiction. MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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    Ronaldo, We can remove the brass ones and install SS with no problem. Just let me know if we can help you. Thanks, MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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    Rob, SS grommets are required for Vectran lines. Vectran lines will saw right throught the soft brass ones and destroy the line set along with the grommets. Try Challenge Sailcloth on the East coast. You will need a 20 ton hydraulic press, the die set and 25 mm rings(grommets). I buy my stock from them. BS, MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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    Pops, Glad to hear you guys fixed it! In Aerodyne's defense, the problem is that ALL the canopies they sell are set up with the 4.0 mod. The loss of info probably happened in the merger with PISA and etc.... when before PISA produced the canopy that you have. I understand your frustration, but you can bet that Sandy and Bushman will retify the situation pronto. So something good is coming out of this...and I get a free beer! Blue ones, MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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    Pops, If that is the case, the older line set would have had a line attachment for the #1 UST at the very corner of the tail. That would be at Rib #1 or end rib. If you did have the 4.0 mod previously, the first UST would be located at rib #2 counting from the end rib. Installing a 4.0 line set on an older canopy requires moving line attachments around. I will take a look at it Saturday. PS - I already know you!!!! MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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    Pops, Did your canopy have the "old' Upper Sterring line Configuration where they where all the same length? ...and now you have the 4.0 mod? I will be at the Farm on Saturday morning if you would like me to look at it. MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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    Nope- not even close to a good fit. Sorry! MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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    We are doing relines and major repairs for The Hornet, Diablo, Heatwave, and other "orphaned" canopies. Just a a side note, we also are helping Attair with relines and major repairs.That includes the Viper, Alpha, Colbalt, and Onyx. We have line sets on the shelf for these canopies and others if needed. Thanks, MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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    I guess you misunderstood what I said or it's content. We are talking about a rig I have never laid eyes on. My Statement (re-worded) was I would question why the Master rigger would not replace a simple stressed grommet if in fact that was all that was wrong. Meaning there might be other problems. I do not think anyone was trrying to be the lowest bidder on a possible $40-$50.00 repair. I myself was just trying to help a guy out. We have plenty of other work in the shop, but if we were to have done the work; quality and workmanship would not have been an issue! Cheers, MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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    I would question the fact that a master rigger would not replace a stressed grommet, if in fact that is all that is wrong. That's a standard repair, so you should have to "shop" for some one to do it. MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com
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    We would be more than happy to look at it! It sounds like a very common repair that we have done several times. Got any pics? MEL Skyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com