I asked Jim Moore the rigger in Kentucky the same question a few weeks
ago.

You may find Jim he

Jim Moore (270) 723-3587
find more information he
http://www.parachuteriggers.com/


Jim said that it all depends on inpection and testing they will do.

I am interested in this subject because one of my parachutes is brand
spanking new, never ever used, manufactured in December 1958 by Sigmund
Eisner Co. in Red Bank, N.J. for U.S. Air Force.

Hey, I rather have the same parachute Gary Powers tested over Russia
May 1st 1960,
http://area51specialprojects.com/u2_mayday.html
http://www.prouty.org/sabotage.html
than one of those cheep, flimsy dipers-pampers imitations used by some
nowdays.
OK old surplus sure are heavier, so they help penetration of those who
don't do water balast.

Real pilots use military surplus parachutes that were made for the US
Air Force. The moment you strap one on you are the Top Gun.

The most important thing Jim Moore said was, that he just repacked and
certified for service all oryginal parachute made in 1938. This made me
feel good.
I forgot to ask what was the brand.

Emergency parachutes are like air bags in our cars. I hope you ain't
planning on using one ever!
Ah, what about expiration date on your condoms when you fly cross
country, ha?!

Happy New Year to Tom Seim and Mighty Gorilla wherever you are, and to
the rest of the gang in Pacific states.

Andre Volant
CFIG