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Astra

Item: Astra 
Manufacturer: FXC Corporation   (886 Hits)
   

Description:
The ASTRA Automatic Activation Device is a computer controlled electronic altimeter that determines the rate of descent and the altitude above ground level (AGL) and fires a locking-loop cutter if an unsafe condition is detected. FXC designed the Astra for external mounting. This high visibility allows for easy "Gear check" on the Astra's operational status and is therefore a significant improvement to safety.

Added: 2001-01-28 | Item ID: 140


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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:

great product
Rated by: suipidguber (more about me) on 2008-03-14 07:52:55 (user reviews) Review ID:1954

Pros: long battery life, can turn of under canopy
Cons: purple

The fact that you can turn it off under canopy is a big plus. This saves your battery when you don`t need the aad on. Another plus is that it fires higher then a cypres giving you more time to fix any reserve problems and land safely. Only thing I don`t like is the color. :)

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Astra
Rated by: alokarus (more about me) on 2007-08-22 23:49:21 (user reviews) Review ID:1856

Pros: Cheap to buy second-hand
Cons: Might become quite expensive later

I had a similar case, than jondavidson, just a few jumps after I bought it with used rig. But for me, FXC charged $200 for replacing some part (Pin #1 on the Printed Circuit Board in the Altitude Control head) and recalibrating, plus $100 for shipping back to Europe. Let's add customs duty and VAT... Not nice at all..

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FXC Astra AAD
Rated by: jondavidson (more about me) on 2005-04-07 00:00:00 (user reviews) Review ID:1249

Pros: User friendly, no expiration date
Cons: Easy to drain the battery if you forget to turn it off

I bought my Astra with a used rig. After several uneventful jumps, its LED stopped blinking while on the plane ride. I returned it to FXC, who repaired it promptly at no charge, even though it was long out of warranty. They also sent me an owner's manual for free. While of course I hope that I never have an AAD fire, I have confidence in the Astra. FXC's customer service, at least in my limited experience, is outstanding. Jon Davidson A-46697

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