|
| If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|||||||
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#21
September 8th 07, 06:07 PM
posted to rec.aviation.soaring
|
|||
|
|||
Parachute storage and longevity
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? -- Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA * Change "netto" to "net" to email me directly * "Transponders in Sailplanes" http://tinyurl.com/y739x4 * "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation" at www.motorglider.org 
|
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| FS: Parachute | Ed Byars | Soaring | 0 | March 28th 06 11:09 PM |
| Looking for a 28' Parachute | MC | Soaring | 8 | January 16th 05 12:09 AM |
| F.S. Parachute | Tom Stowers | Products | 1 | October 1st 04 12:36 AM |
| F.S. Parachute | Tom Stowers | Aviation Marketplace | 0 | October 1st 04 12:36 AM |
| Parachute anyone? | [email protected] | Home Built | 18 | January 21st 04 07:39 AM |
Linear Mode
