Packing the Precision Tandem Reserve into a Sigma container

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Below is a link to an instructional video demonstrating the proper packing procedure for the Precision Aerodynamics TR ( ) Tandem Reserve into the Sigma Tandem container, by Master Parachute Rigger Louie Palomares at the Relative Workshop in Deland Florida.


https://youtu.be/EdO5l9_Rr8U

[pchapman 262]

Now I haven't been keeping track of these things but that brings up 2 responses:

-- Hey that's allowed by UPT? Just recently?

-- What steps were needed to get that endorsed by UPT?

UPT has tended to not like other companies canopies in its gear, for a variety of reasons.

The first google search result for "precision tandem reserve in sigma" brings up a UPT page with a statement that begins: "We will never endorse the use of any other reserve tandem canopy than the VR-360 in the Sigma/Micro Sigma tandem system for the following reasons." Now they don't actually say they'll pull ratings or anything, just that it won't be endorsed.

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pchapman

-- Hey that's allowed by UPT? Just recently?

I opened the FAA Rigger Handbook PDF file and did a search for endorse. There's only one instance:
"The FAA neither endorses nor recommends any specific trademark item in this handbook."

Would some interpret that statement to indicate that no trademarked items found within the handbook are allowed by the FAA? That wouldn't make sense. To me an endorsement or lack thereof only shows favor or not toward certain products, but it has nothing to do with allow or disallow.

How about a twist on the subject though... suppose there had been a MARS M2 instead of a Cypres in that pouch? I was just now looking through UPT's page and noticed the latest Sigma manual rev has no mention of any specific model AAD. No Cypres and no Vigil names are indicated. Has UPT now taken a position similar to Velocity Sports on this subject? ie: Not having any input for or against any particular AAD?

In any case I'm glad UPT finally went back to a single PDF file, instead of the wacky file-for-every-chapter version of their Sigma manual