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Description 

The NeXt WINGMAN System was specifically designed for the pilot and their unique 

environment. Remarkably thin, ergonomic and extremely comfortable, it has been optimized 

for the use in all types types of aircraft. 

 

The NeXt Wingman consist of two main components, the harness/container (available in 

“Standard” or “Long” version) and a SPEED 2000 7-cell square ram-air reserve parachute. 

The parachute (aka “canopy”) is available in three sizes based on operator exit weight 

(sizes: 190, 220 or 250sqft). The system is equipped with both an automatic and manual 

parachute deployment option and includes a protective storage abd carry bag made of 1000 

Denier Cordura®. 

    

The system is approved under U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Technical 

Standards Office (TSO) C23d standard.  

 

 

 

Pic 2.1 

Wingman Container right side view  

Pic 2.2 

Wingman Container front (inside) view 

 

 

 

Pic 2.3 

Wingman Container left side view 

Pic 2.4 

Wingman Container rear view 

Summary of Contents for NeXt Wingman

Page 1: ...Edition 1 2019 Personal Emergency Parachute Manual...

Page 2: ...leased 11 7 3 Parachute Landing Fall 12 7 3 1 Prepare for the PLF 12 7 3 2 Sequence of PLF 12 8 Maintenance of the Parachute System 13 8 1 Maintenance Guidelines 13 8 1 Avoiding Damage 13 8 2 Cleaning...

Page 3: ...s regardless of parachute jump experience as well as a reference for technical personnel The following product descriptions explanations and examples may contain specific terminology and names not com...

Page 4: ...air reserve parachute The parachute aka canopy is available in three sizes based on operator exit weight sizes 190 220 or 250sqft The system is equipped with both an automatic and manual parachute de...

Page 5: ...5 3 Description of Parts Pic 3 1 Canopy Lines and Attachment Points Pic 3 2 Canopy Terminology...

Page 6: ...It is secured to the inside of the handle pouch with a layer of Velcro For activation pull the handle sideways out of the pocket towards the center of your body then pull handle down forcefully as ill...

Page 7: ...raft prior to exit Attention In order to ensure an automatic opening of the parachute If after leaving the aircraft the pilot and the damaged aircraft move independently of one another at a constant s...

Page 8: ...te which is under tension is released and immediately transports the pilot parachute into the air flow It then pulls the inner pack tray aka freebag which houses the packed parachute out of the contai...

Page 9: ...ould a line twist occur the operator must grip the risers and actively counter the twist with swinging the body and legs in the opposite direction Pic 6 1 Scheme line twist Attention While the lines a...

Page 10: ...er to slow the forward speed over ground to facilitate a safe landing at slower speeds Pic 7 1 1 Flight configuration Brakes Set trailing edge of the canopy pulled slightly down 7 2 Canopy Flight Brak...

Page 11: ...anding Steering Toggles Brakes Released In order to perform a landing with the brakes released actively pull both steering toggles parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body down to shoulder height...

Page 12: ...cases 7 3 1 Prepare for the PLF Always prepare for the PLF in advance of touching the ground Press your knees and feet together Bend your knees slightly to the side Bring the elbow in front of the bo...

Page 13: ...ides an overview of the minimum requirements based on German Aviation Equipment Ordnance for the maintenance of the parachute equipment and components manufactured by Paratec GmbH The repair permissio...

Page 14: ...location away from UV radiation and free from vermin If the system is to be stored for a longer period of time it is advisable to remove the Parachute canopy from the container shake them up and put a...

Page 15: ...may have been used Due to their coating these cadmium plated hardware components must be disposed of separately and may not be recycled with other metals Label and Serial Number Pic 12 1 Position of l...

Page 16: ...12 1 Tools Recommended Not included in scope of delivery Pic 14 1 1 Tools and packing aids 1 Velcro 2 Packing Cord 3 Fixing Clamp 4 Packing Aid 5 Loop and Washer 6 Pull Up Cord 7 Temporary Pin Helpful...

Page 17: ...Free Bag Pic 14 2 1 Cover the hook part of the Velcrco using packing aid 1 Pic 14 2 2 Feed packing cord 2 through free bag Pic 14 2 3 After inspecting H C and canopy place canopy as shown Pic 14 2 4...

Page 18: ...3 1 1 Pull down untwisted steering line until the eye is below the break ring Pic 14 3 1 2 Slide the hard toggle tip through the eye and match the toggle and riser Velcro Pic 14 3 1 3 S fold the stee...

Page 19: ...y up to the canopy Pic 14 3 2 3 Lift up the canopy check lines and hold them under tension Pic 14 3 2 4 Check steering lines for free unentangled routing Pic 14 3 2 5 Route lines over the shoulder and...

Page 20: ...Pic 14 3 3 3 Prepare free bag and pull down center cell Pic 14 3 3 4 Prepare separation of canopy left and right Pic 14 3 3 5 Separate canopy simultaneously keeping lines under tension using your kne...

Page 21: ...Pic 14 3 3 13 Continue as on right side Pic 14 3 3 14 And compress before pushing into the free bag Pic 14 3 3 15 Completely push right side of canopy into right side of free bag Pic 14 3 3 16 Push al...

Page 22: ...ine bundle for symmetry Pic 14 3 3 22 Release the H C Pic 14 2 4 Flip the free bag over Pic 14 3 3 23 Stow the lines from right to left into the line pouch Pic 14 3 3 24 Pay attention to avoid knots P...

Page 23: ...losing loop from tip to washer 6cm Pic 14 4 1 3 Insert closing loop stow washer knot and end of loop under the elastic tape Pic 14 4 1 4 Insert pull up cord into closing loop Pic 14 4 1 5 Lift up free...

Page 24: ...as shown Pic 14 4 1 12 White pull up cord through free bag 12 4 2 Pack Free Bag Into Container Pic 14 4 2 1 Align corners of free bag to corners of container Hold down free bag with knee Pic 14 4 2 2...

Page 25: ...the pilot chute Pic 14 4 3 1 S fold the rest of the bridle in V shape left and right of closing loop then rout pull up cord through pilot chute from bottom to top Pic 14 4 3 2 Place pilot chute in th...

Page 26: ...with temporary pin Pic 14 4 3 8 Close flap 6 and use pin of ripcord cable to secure remove pull up cord and seal pack job Pic 14 4 3 9 Close left shoulder flap and stow static line Pic 14 4 3 10 Clos...

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