Chutes and first flights

[N916K]

I assume many people have chutes on for their first flight. I haven't seen much said about this thought. The FAA will be by my hanger in a few weeks so it's time to start preparing for flying this plane I built.

What brands and models seem to fit well in an RV? I have a 9.

I came across this article about parachutes http://www.pia.com/silver/articlesarchive/emergen.htm

Does anyone have any other good sources of info about using emergency parachutes?

 

[DeltaRomeo]

Hey, Cam.

I wear a Strong Enterprises model 311 in my RV-6 when I fly acro, formation, or am performing other 'steep manuevers'. I take out the back cushion and it pretty much replaces it. A little tight fit for the RV but at least you're wearing it... .

URL: http://www.strongparachutes.com​

Getting out is another issue, and everyone has a differnet position, but my spin on that is if the plane is completely uncontrollable I'd rather go in trying to get out than just sitting there.

B,
dr

 

[bmurrish]

Here is a good website for you to check out as far a brands. http://parachuteshop.com/emergency_parachutes_for_aerobat_glider_pilots.htm In case you already didn't know, they do cost about $1500 and need to be repacked by a FAA certified rigger every 120 days either used or not.

 

[arffguy]

The guy (Allen Silver) that wrote those (first post) articles is a very knowledgable and helpful guy. I've heard him give seminars and would not hesitate to use his advice. He also does airshow work and works with airshow pilots. When I am ready to fly I am going to look him up again. He is in Northern California.