Well, it's in the glider at Moriarty so I can't check now, but I recall the
inspection record packed in the pouch of the harness indicates it was
manufactured in 1977. The canopy is black and gold with white mesh in the
back to give forward motion. It has also been modified with steering
toggles. The times I witnessed inspection, the rigger did a very thorough
inspection, including rip and puncture tests (both passed) and referred to
the manual.

The age of the equipment is totally irrelevant as long as it passes
inspection. I have very little respect for those who refuse to certify
equipment out of fear of liability (when no regulations are violated) or
because they want to sell new equipment. Would you refuse to fly a 37 year
old aircraft? I've flown aircraft older than me and I'm almost 64 years
old.


"Tim Mara" wrote in message
...
aside from being too old for many certified riggers to offer to I&R this
parachute the Pioneer parachutes also had a number of AD's against
them.make sure whoever is inspecting and repacking this parachute not only
reads the manual for repacking but also checks to see if the canopy is
even airworthy....I'd be curious to know if this Pioneer parachute from
this vintage.
Tim

"Dan Marotta" wrote in message
...
I have a Pioneer Thin Pack that was manufactured in 1974. Last repack was
March of 2011. Rigger's comment was "Excellent condition". Works great
in a glider with deep seating, but in my LAK-17a, it causes me to sit too
high. I'm looking to swap for a back pack type 'chute.


"Bill Palmer" wrote in message
news:10874055.426.1321258684869.JavaMail.geo-discussion-forums@prmf13...
There are a couple of parachutes for sale on glidersource.com
http://glidersource.com/cgi-bin/post...type=Equipment
not sure how thin they are, but you can contact the seller and ask.


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