wrote:
There is also a perception
that parachutes are nothing more than expensive cushion to seat on.
Many will leave the parachute in the cockpit, in the glider stored in
the trailer that is parked outside in 100+ degree weather.

I've done this for almost 30 years with my Strong parachute (and also
always leave it there in the winter), but according to my rigger and
Strong, the parachute is still very good condition. Am I just lucky? Or
does it take weather conditions besides (or in addition to) high
temperatures to damage a parachute, such as high humidity?

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Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA
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