11
POWERSEAT LIGHT
Side container’s volume:
Caution:
After each installation of rescue
chute in a container, a compatibility test is
necessary. In order to do that, hang the
harness, equipped ready for flight. Seat
down in the harness and assume your
usual position in flight. Grab the container
release handle and pull it to the side in a
resolute effort, so that the parachute is
completely out of the container. Still, do not
throw it away, so that the bag remains
closed. If the trial was successful, put the
rescue back into the container.
If, however, the parachute could not be
released properly, possible reasons may
include:
•
Too big rescue chute compared to the
container’s dimensions (after airing
and repacking the parachute is
usually slightly bigger than a new one)
•
Pulling the release handle not strong
enough or in wrong direction (to the
front, back or up instead of to the
side)
•
The length of pilot’s arm can be a
factor in this case. Especially small
pilots can find it difficult to throw the
chute away properly.
•
Be aware that a cumulation of
unfavorable circumstances,
aggravated with G-forces in possible
spiral may render opening the rescue
chute difficult or outrightly impossible.
After installing the rescue chute, attach the
container to the harness and connect the
ends of the V-strap to the points on the
shoulder straps, using two Maillon Rapide
C6 quicklinks. Keep the tapes in place with
rubber O-rings. Tighten the squares with a
wrench to avoid unscrewing them
accidentally. Place the V-strap in its tunnels
and close them with velcro.
S
M
L
Min [cm3]
3900
4300
4600
Max [cm3]
4900
5400
5800
RESCUE CHUTE INSTALLATION
