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Page 2: ...VISION YOU MUST VERIFY THAT AU REVISIONS STAY WITH THIS MANUAL THIS MANUAL IS ISSUED TO A SPECIFIC CANOPY AND WAS SHIPPED WITH FOLLOWING REVISIONS INCLUDED THE MANUAL IF IT DOES NOT CONTAIN ALL REVISI...

Page 3: ...Aerodynamics Inc All rights reserved in whole in part without Permission is prohibited Address all inquiries to Precision Aerodynamics Publications Desk Highway 127 North P 0 TN USA 37327 187 N TN 373...

Page 4: ...erve Canopy Installation and 13 Attaching the Canopy to the Risers 1 4 Reserve Main Canopy Folding 1 7 Main Canopy Folding 2 5 Lines and Toggles 4 7 Care and Maintenance 4 8 How to Precision 5 0 U S F...

Page 5: ...perly nothing and no one guarantee that and death will not occur as a result of their use By jumping canopy you are accepting the risk that it may not operate properly due to your error to a in design...

Page 6: ...re appropriately qualified to operate it Before using this equipment you must complete a of and read and understand all appropriate flight manuals and packing instructions US E N COMPATIBLE This Preci...

Page 7: ...Non rib edge Load bearing rib Lower surface edge V Stabilizer 6...

Page 8: ...identified and certificated by the FAA for of reserve or emergency To pack a reserve or emergency a person must additionally meet all qualifications outlined by manufacturer of the equipment involved...

Page 9: ...stalled in a Container in accordance with instructions provided by the manufacturer of that and by Precision Aerodynamics 0 UNDERSTAND this canopy is designed to be used as a main canopy unless it has...

Page 10: ...te incorrectly know need to leave extra margin in selecting a flight path when judging the and behavior of a new canopy 0 AM FAMILIAR with instructions for storage maintenance and repair beginning on...

Page 11: ...mpared to the front to back or measurement less drag for a given amount of which results in a more design AR canopies Precision s for example exhibit significantly in one area a improved Lift to Drag...

Page 12: ...y for which your weight is at the exists Which canopy size extreme of allowable weights In determining the weight range turn the page for more specification of a canopy the Information manufacturer co...

Page 13: ...are sooner and more aggresively if you are at the high end of allowable weight don t flare too high STALL SPEED INCREASES Stall is related to amount of weight supported by foot of canopy more than any...

Page 14: ...your weight plus the weight of any equipment or instruments you wear while jumping Calculate your exit weight Reserve Canopy Installation and Instructions for of reserve canopies will vary with Contai...

Page 15: ...riser tight 4 Pick up at the canopy attach and follow it down to the outboard side of its link and attach the link to the front riser tight 5 Turn the Container over harness down and the rear risers t...

Page 16: ...riate time to continuity of the control line System Begin at the trailing edge on side verifying that all twists have been removed from the upper and lower control lines Also make sure that the lower...

Page 17: ...inspect the links for any darnage possibly inflicted tightening Inspect It is assumed throughout these instructions that you are assembling to Standard risers which will result in a distance of 4 inch...

Page 18: ...king is approved for the main canopy only pro packing is not approved for reserves begin on page 25 The Checklist below applies to either method Prepacking Checklist Bridle Attachment Point main only...

Page 19: ...the edge not to twist the A lines the A iines the B keeps the canopy centered on the Container 18...

Page 20: ...the lines and the D lines onto the distribute amounts of canopy to side of the groups Manual 1 9...

Page 21: ...the right stabilizer Likewise all sections of the left stabilizer Clear the sections aft of the D Reestablish equal line tension from the high points of S fold Next set the deployment brakes Instructi...

Page 22: ...nt Extra time and attention in dressing the section of the airfoil not only enhances a more orderly deployment but is also in canopy bulk distribution when filling out the free bag When the right aft...

Page 23: ...s as high on the aft section as is practical helps keep from developing in the D lines It will also help in distribution of the Kneeling on the trailing edge purge the air from the canopy Folding the...

Page 24: ...e canopy to the floor and purge again 1 3 Grasp the slider and without grommets from the carpet bring the slider up the lines and set it against the Spread the grommets to distribute the bulk Position...

Page 25: ...4 Dress the canopy to the width of the free bag plus 2 inches on side This concludes the canopy folding sequence Installation into the bag container must be done in accordance provided by the containe...

Page 26: ...he of your canopy and to prevent darnage the packing procedure 1 Pack where the wind will not you 2 DO not pack on concrete asphalt This will additional wear on lines links and on a dry lawn packing m...

Page 27: ...nd riser groups and moving up the lines allowing them to slide between your fingers Push the slider ahead until you the lower surface of the canopy At this it s possible to determine whether or not yo...

Page 28: ...led the B and C lines Carefully follow these two lines down through the slider to the links on the risers You should be able to see where you will need to pass your rig through the Iines to correct th...

Page 29: ...Now step to one side outside the lines and transfer the lines in one hand to the other so you are holding all the lines in one hand preferably with your stronger arm 28...

Page 30: ...of the canopy it should be facing your rig it is facing or away from your rig it might mean your canopy has been attached Starting with the end nearest your legs flake the entire edge with one hand a...

Page 31: ...9 all the way out z and keep it in your hand Then move to the next taking not to miss any until all of them in your 1 0 When you ve got the entire edge flaked 30 Manual...

Page 32: ...it between your knees and hold it there Clearing the 1 2 all the lines are bunched up in the middle out one by one they form an irregular shape resembling the of a flower viewed from the top 31...

Page 33: ...and pass front grommets of and lines through rear grommets 1 4 there is a lot of between the A and B attachment it s easy to separate the two groups See the drawing Now you re going to S the rest of...

Page 34: ...the fold between the two groups out to side When you look down between the stabilizer folds you ve done your flaking the folds should look and neat like this Flaking the Trailing Edge 1 6 Now find th...

Page 35: ...n it out gently then fold it with one motion to put a fold it with one motion to put a real fold in the fabric between the C real fold in the fabric between the C and D lines DO the same thing on the...

Page 36: ...ailing edge the entire trailing edge out and drop it straight down 2 0 Flake the trailing edge neatly z on side as shown The of the trailing edge the between the and right hand control lines can t be...

Page 37: ...up with the slider grommets holding it in with your thumb or your canopy is new if open fast 22 25 26 Optional For Slower Openings 2 2 Loosen your knee grip on the edge of the canopy Find the very mi...

Page 38: ...While leaving the very middle hanging pick up the others on one side and roll them in toward the middle DO the same on the other side When you re done this is how the edge should look 37...

Page 39: ...he inflates and the sides slowed somewhat by the that they are separately The result is more symetrical inflation you want your canopy to open just leave the edge hanging neatly flaked don t roll it a...

Page 40: ...e middle of the trailing edge is still being along with all the lines On one at the middle of the trailing edge being your thumb and the excess material straight out You re out the trailing edge of th...

Page 41: ...th your knees the trailing edge on the other side of the canopy in the same way A BE CAREFUL WHEN PULLING THE EDGE AROUND THE BUNDLE BE SURE TO LEAVE THE CONTROL LINES UNDISTURBED YOU WRAP THE CONTROL...

Page 42: ...3 0 roll them together in to the middle so they completely encase the rest of the canopy 31 your free hand carefully the bundle 4 1...

Page 43: ...Swing it out slightly so that lines stay taut and gently lay it on the floor As it rests on the floor the canopy should be triangular in shape as shown r...

Page 44: ...the sides starting at the slider and working up making the canopy into a shape Move to the of the canopy and put one hand the slider edge of the the other hand on top a farther up...

Page 45: ...Make a S as shown Now put one hand the top of the bundle and make an S in the opposite as shown 44 Manual...

Page 46: ...d now have a neat compact bundle Try to make the so that the bundle ends up being just a little wider than the deployment bag your knee in the middle of the canopy to keep it together you pull the bag...

Page 47: ...e canopy firmly into the corners making a pack job 4 1 The whole canopy should be in the bag before you remove your knee Follow your manufacturer s instructions for closing the bag stowing the lines p...

Page 48: ...l lines just taut with the canopy in forward drive Jhe trailing edge should form a continuous line with the lower surface Don t Reposition the Toggles to Control Stroke A Jhe toggles should be so the...

Page 49: ...ugh to the strength And this does not include the 2 minutes per jump when the entire is DO not expose your canopy to the sun s harmful UV radiation any more than absolutely necessary it will last long...

Page 50: ...reads and the barrels Slider the bumpers to make sure they are properly secured with tacking thread 16 Missing or damaged bumpers may the inside of the slider grommets to rub against the links when th...

Page 51: ...opy owner and ask to speak to the Support Desk For Information For general information phone us at 615 949 4666 Explain the nature of your question and you will be directed to the appropriate departme...

Page 52: ...olved in furnishing custom So we include a total choice of for every owner at no additional TSO The Standard for certification of reserve is a rigorous test of a canopy s integrity and Performance see...

Page 53: ...of a canopy our experience indicates the opposite is true The greatest PER CAT of that is in comparing the 4 3 0 t and Performance of our One Size Fits Some Ram air manufacturers have long provided c...

Page 54: ...estricted that extends upward from the when that area is the controi of an 105 13 General No person may make a parachute Jump and no piiot in command of an may ailow a parachute to be made from that i...

Page 55: ...chute if he at least 2 000 above that trafflc and avoids a the ground 105 19 Jumps in into controi wlth functloning control by the United States a No person may a parachute and to from that aircraft i...

Page 56: ...ght Service Statlon from lt authorization orwhich actlvlty 105 27 Jumps within prohiblted No person may makea Jump and no in command may a Jump to be from that wlthln a prohibitad controlllng agency o...

Page 57: ...e Jump and no in command ofan mayaliow any person to make a parachute Jump from that that person wearing a parachute pack maln parachute and one approved parachute thatare 1 The main parachute have be...

Page 58: ...opy 5 Stowage Container pack 6 Harness 7 Primary actuation assembly or equivalent 3 Material and Workmanship 3 1 Materials and workmanships be of a which documented experience tests have conclusively...

Page 59: ...rial or failure that will airworthiness The same canopy harness and riser shall be used for all assemblies may be tested in accordance with Category or C 4 3 4 1 Assembly Three drops shall be made wit...

Page 60: ...ust the harness Container assembly The airworthiness of a parachute assembly including other separately approved original components is the responsibility of the manufacturer who performs the certifyi...

Page 61: ...Y OR TYPE AND TO Precision Parachute Highway 127 North TN 37327 Description of or of darnage User s name Address Teiephone State Date Signature for Date received MRB Date Disposition Signed by Enginee...

Page 62: ...RAVEN OWNERS PRECISIONPARACHUTECOMPANY P O Box 691 Dunlap Tennessee 37327 N O V...

Page 63: ...designed high Performance maxiizing and ratii At canopy of than per foot the canopy a rapid turn the too too rar At the canopy will be to the canopy you based canopy by the total ueight and rig a of...

Page 64: ...615 of ecovety Systems 5 8 lbs 7 2 282 7 9 1 102 o 3 1 1 o 3 1 1 02 o 3 1 1 o 3 SPAN ASPECT RATIO TYPE RATIO PACK CROSS 19 8 8 8 1 Slider STD STD 21 6 ft 9 6 198 454 525 STD STD 23 2 ft ft 229 lbs Sl...

Page 65: ...for damages or consequential including personal injuries resulting from a or normal use or from in design material workmanship or manufacture whether by negligence on the part of Precision Parachute...

Page 66: ...loyment in an improper attitude as when the shoulders are not with the horizon or the is not in control deplo ymen t Initiate your deployment with enough time to ensure a as the canopy is extracted If...

Page 67: ...endency to turn 1 1 0 3 the The 1 2 3 4 brakes are released after the canopy check is complete Look at both steering toggles on the back of the rear fisefs Grasp the toggles firmly and down positively...

Page 68: ...ut like a glider we are with one immutable law y o u o n l y g e t o n e a t e v e r y T h e success be by carefully planning our and allowing for changing conditions the planning should begin the mom...

Page 69: ...full glide The most hazardous flying is that done the STALL A Stall is when the steering lines are pulled far enough to incease the angle of attack beyond the at the smooth fiow of air is interrupted...

Page 70: ...m air canopy safely is limited IJ by the altitude available to the turn there must be enough altitude But the penalty for steep sudden turns is always degraded Performance Many ram air pilots are inju...

Page 71: ...R PILOT If an approach is properly planned it will allow the to to glide at no than 30 40 feet and a graceful flare forward and sink rate simultaneously arriving at touchdown with ideally no and no si...

Page 72: ...nding at half brakes For the inexperienced ram air for experience pilots either impaired subjected to harsh th landing be accomplished at half brakes Choose th landing area and line up into the wind H...

Page 73: ...the by qualified and to ascertain that the canopy is correctly installed and oriented according to the of the harness manufacturer This assumes proper and orientation has beencompleted SQUARES CAN The...

Page 74: ...r down the canopy by grasping the lower front and lower rear tabs and the associated group taut Repeat for un til all seven are pleated or and all line groups are taut and upon one another Check the l...

Page 75: ...3 Grasp the canopy above lines and lines on top of lines 4 and on top the A B 5 Stack top the A B C 6 Split the tail shown so the and right group are on either side of the...

Page 76: ...brakes Brake setting technique will vary according to the These photos show the Relative Workshop type with one brake stowed one unstowed 8 Continued 9 Continued This photo the tail after the brakes...

Page 77: ...the down the of the tail to the as shown...

Page 78: ...4 Pult up the Tunnel the canopy dress to the width of the deployment bag with the slider the tail the bag down the top of the canopy...

Page 79: ...Check the attach ring The ring up against the bag grommet and there should be no between the ring and the grommet 16 This a of the canopy S folded in the bag TO AND PACK B TO TO BRIDLE BE UPTO IN RIN...

Page 80: ...Dress the bag to stowing the lines 18 Closing stows should be made in accordance to the bag with the f guidelines Route the lines and don t stow more than one of lines the outside of the stowing band...

Page 81: ...19 Stow to within no less than six inches no more than 16 inches Closing Continue in accordance with Container maufacturer s instructions...

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