Jboatri
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Hi All,
I've become more interested in aerobatics, going beyond just using my Pitts as a sporty plane. So, I'm looking to buy a parachute and would like to hear from you all about what you think are good choices or important attributes to consider.
I have a short-fuselage S1C, built to original plans, AFAIK, powered by a Lyc o-290-D2, and usual flight starts right at 950 lbs total. I'm 5'6" but with a 28" inseam, which means my legs are a little on the short side and my torso a little bit long for my overall height. I actually fit the Pitts well (though obviously part of that has to do with the seat cushion thickness, which I guess is "normal" on my plane). I weigh 180 lbs wearing winter flight clothing.
I'd like the lightest, thinnest, etc. chute, I guess, but have no experience at all in this arena. Any advice will be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Jeff
I've become more interested in aerobatics, going beyond just using my Pitts as a sporty plane. So, I'm looking to buy a parachute and would like to hear from you all about what you think are good choices or important attributes to consider.
I have a short-fuselage S1C, built to original plans, AFAIK, powered by a Lyc o-290-D2, and usual flight starts right at 950 lbs total. I'm 5'6" but with a 28" inseam, which means my legs are a little on the short side and my torso a little bit long for my overall height. I actually fit the Pitts well (though obviously part of that has to do with the seat cushion thickness, which I guess is "normal" on my plane). I weigh 180 lbs wearing winter flight clothing.
I'd like the lightest, thinnest, etc. chute, I guess, but have no experience at all in this arena. Any advice will be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Jeff
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