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Emergency Parachute questions
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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