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Thin parachute for sale?
Anyone have a thin parachute they would like to sell?
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Thin parachute for sale?
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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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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On Nov 14, 8:46*am, "Dan Marotta" wrote:
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... Seating too high would be a problem for me too, as I'm purchasing a Discus A. Thank, Ryan 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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Thin parachute for sale?
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. __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6629 (20111114) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6629 (20111114) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com |
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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. __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6629 (20111114) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6629 (20111114) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com |
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I'd have a lot less respect for any rigger who reads the manual, does a pull
test and then signs off on the parachute without checking for the associated AD notes on the parachute he just packed for someone else to use! tim "Dan Marotta" wrote in message ... 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. __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6629 (20111114) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6629 (20111114) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6633 (20111115) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6633 (20111115) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com |
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Well, then, to reply directly to the AD issue: Yes, the equipment has been
checked and all ADs complied with. I was just talking with the local FSDO about a program letter for my experimental glider and brought up this discussion. The official position is that THERE IS NO AGE LIMIT on parachutes. Inspection would include an AD search. "Tim Mara" wrote in message ... I'd have a lot less respect for any rigger who reads the manual, does a pull test and then signs off on the parachute without checking for the associated AD notes on the parachute he just packed for someone else to use! tim "Dan Marotta" wrote in message ... 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. __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6629 (20111114) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6629 (20111114) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6633 (20111115) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6633 (20111115) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com |
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I never suggested that there was a "mandatory life limit" imposed by the FAA
""In the USA"" Many other countries do have more restrictive age limits on emergency parachutes though. It is common that parachute riggers and members of the Parachute Riggers Association http://www.uspa.org/FindaDZ/GroupMem...1/Default.aspx generally do not recommend and many will not I&R parachutes over 20 years old (these are not necessarily the parachute manufacturers but those in the field who are certified to do I&R of emergency parachutes and are liable should they do inspections without fully complying with the rules. there is at least one AD on Pioneer parachutes that you may want to check http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory... ndSection=-3 this is a mandatory AD. tim "Dan Marotta" wrote in message ... Well, then, to reply directly to the AD issue: Yes, the equipment has been checked and all ADs complied with. I was just talking with the local FSDO about a program letter for my experimental glider and brought up this discussion. The official position is that THERE IS NO AGE LIMIT on parachutes. Inspection would include an AD search. "Tim Mara" wrote in message ... I'd have a lot less respect for any rigger who reads the manual, does a pull test and then signs off on the parachute without checking for the associated AD notes on the parachute he just packed for someone else to use! tim "Dan Marotta" wrote in message ... 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. __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6629 (20111114) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6629 (20111114) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6633 (20111115) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6633 (20111115) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6633 (20111115) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6633 (20111115) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com |
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My parachute is not affected by this AD, but I thank you for pointing it out
nonetheless. My complaint is about the licensed rigger, who should follow all regulations and procedures, arbitrarily refusing to inspect equipment based the age of the equipment when there is no regulatory reason to do so. If the equipment fails inspection, it should be repaired or condemned, and I would not complain about that. Someone afraid of liability issues, when he follows all the rules and procedures, deserves no respect from me. My rigger during the 90s (retired FAA) told me that I could inspect and pack my own parachute under the supervision of a master rigger and, after logging 20 inspections, IIRC, I could then inspect and pack my own parachute. Kinda like a repairman certificate on a homebuilt aircraft. Sometimes I wish I'd done that but I'd rather have an impartial inspector who will give me an honest evaluation of my 'chute. "Tim Mara" wrote in message ... I never suggested that there was a "mandatory life limit" imposed by the FAA ""In the USA"" Many other countries do have more restrictive age limits on emergency parachutes though. It is common that parachute riggers and members of the Parachute Riggers Association http://www.uspa.org/FindaDZ/GroupMem...1/Default.aspx generally do not recommend and many will not I&R parachutes over 20 years old (these are not necessarily the parachute manufacturers but those in the field who are certified to do I&R of emergency parachutes and are liable should they do inspections without fully complying with the rules. there is at least one AD on Pioneer parachutes that you may want to check http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory... ndSection=-3 this is a mandatory AD. tim "Dan Marotta" wrote in message ... Well, then, to reply directly to the AD issue: Yes, the equipment has been checked and all ADs complied with. I was just talking with the local FSDO about a program letter for my experimental glider and brought up this discussion. The official position is that THERE IS NO AGE LIMIT on parachutes. Inspection would include an AD search. "Tim Mara" wrote in message ... I'd have a lot less respect for any rigger who reads the manual, does a pull test and then signs off on the parachute without checking for the associated AD notes on the parachute he just packed for someone else to use! tim "Dan Marotta" wrote in message ... 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. __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6629 (20111114) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6629 (20111114) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6633 (20111115) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6633 (20111115) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6633 (20111115) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6633 (20111115) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com |
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