Doug,

If you do go with a lanyard, be sure it is installed by your parachute
rigger. Typically, a lanyard is attached directly to the pins on the back
of the parachute. Parachutes with D handles are designed to be pulled by
hand, in line with the tube through which the ripcord travels. If you hook
up a lanyard to the handle directly, you risk a failed deployment.

In normal operation after a flight, be sure to remember to disconnect it,
otherwise you'll pop the chute.

One of the best things you can do is go do a tandem jump to get the hang of
it. Even better, go do an AFF jump or two.

Hope all is well with you.

Jim


"E. Douglas Whitehead" wrote in
message ...
I am interested in the pros and cons of a
parachute lanyard.

My ship is an ASW-27. I am 6ft. 3in. and
the cockpit is somewhat crowded.

Thanks.

Douglas (EDW)