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Well done for looking after your instructor! I can't wait to get parachute
and airplane together to see if everything works out. I'll let you know how it goes! Shawn "justin" wrote in message ... Shawn: FWIW I also bought a new Softie seatpack chute for use in my Yak-52. The chute fit's perfectly in the seat pan and doesn't move at all. I check it every flight to make sure there is no wear starting. So far no problems. I was surprised how comfortable the chute feels when on. I always keep the chute on when exiting the airplane for the same reasons others have noted. BTW, I liked the Softie so much I bought a second one for the back seat...mighty thoughtful of me to think of my instructor's well being don't you think Greg Arnold p.s. If anyone knows of a good aerobatic instructor that will instruct in my Yak 52, please let me know. I live in Mobile, Alabama. "ShawnD2112" wrote in message k... Jay, Was in a similar situation and just this weekend took delivery of a new Sortie seatpack chute. I didn't know anything about parachutes, didn't want to become an expert, so I figured I was not a good candidate for buying a used one. Also I didn't really want to trust my last-chance piece of equipment to something I didn't know the full history on. With a bailout rig, there's no redundant system in case it fails. It cost me $1,500.00 but I felt it was one piece of equipment that was worth not scrimping on. I phoned Softie and spoke to Jim, explained the kind of flying I do and what my knowledge base was (none!). He talked me through all the types of rigs and the things I needed to consider. It took about 3 or 4 calls with various questions and dimensions of myself and the airplane to get sorted what I wanted. I haven't used it yet...wait, let me rephrase that...I haven't worn it yet in the airplane, so I don't know if it all fits in the seat pan and I can get in and out of the airplane with it on, but so far so good. I'd give Softie a call just as a place to start. They were really helpful and down to earth. Good luck whichever way you go! Shawn "Jay Moreland" wrote in message newsXbrd.172979$HA.168018@attbi_s01... I need advice on a pilot emergency chute. I am only a pilot and know nothing about parachutes. I need an emergency parachute because I will be doing aerobatics in a Pitts-like biplane: required by FAA. My weight is #140. The altitude I will be landing if I am unlucky enough to need to use the chute is 5400 feet. I am considering purchasing a used parachute that I would have inspected and re-packed regularly by a professional Master rigger. Is buying a 10 year old parachute like a Security, Softie, Strong...etc going to be significantly less safe than a brand new parachute? (Assuming it checks out as OK by the Master rigger) Is there anything to watch out for? Are there any special tests that I need to have done on a used parachute to know that it is still safe? If the red-line on the aircraft is 180kts, should I worry about the parachute being rated to only 150 knots or should I assume that I will slow down to terminal velocity in an emergency and will only need the 150 knot capability? What other considerations should I think of? |
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