Newbie curiosity - random ribbon?

[JP_1337 0]

So, this is probably a bit silly, and it is probably nothing, but I gotta know.

So, I'm getting ready to do my first jump course to get my A-license and I ordered a pair of goggles so I have my own for the course.

When the package arrived, inside was a ribbon with the vendor's branding on it. I thought nothing of it at the time, but looking at it later, it has 'REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT' in bold red all along it.

Is this ribbon used for something specific? Or is it just a generic promotional ribbon that has no specifically intended purpose?

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[pchapman 277]

Sounds promotional. There are plenty of "Remove before flight" articles, from keychain tags to women's t-shirts, available for sale to pilots and other aviators. Based on the various red Remove Before Flight tags on pitot covers, engine inlet covers, etc for aircraft.

[gowlerk 2,102]

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Is this ribbon used for something specific?

It's a pull up cord. You'll learn how to use it soon enough.

Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

[Lawndarter 3]

gowlerk

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Is this ribbon used for something specific?

It's a pull up cord. You'll learn how to use it soon enough.

Watch people packing chutes, you'll see lots of them in use.