SkydiveMonkey 0 #1 December 1, 2001 How exactly does a collapsible pilot chute work? I know there's a line down the centre of it, but how does it 'know' when to collapse? It's bounce that hurts, so grab the grass !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rmcvey 0 #2 December 1, 2001 there is a line running inside the bride, one end connected to the top of the canopy, and the other attached to the top of the pilot chute (where the handle is)now this is where you need a graphic demonstration so bear with me.the moments after the canopy has left the d bag,the pilot chute is still catching loads of air it pulls the bag,bridle etc AWAY from the top of the canopy, and also as the top of the pilot chute is attached by the kill line to the top of the canopy and not the d bag, the effect is the top of the pilot chute is pulled towards the canopy thus collapsing it (in reality the centre line/kill line never moves, its the bridle and pilotchute moving AROUND it. So it cannont collapse until the canopy is out the bag.i have just read the above and probably doesnt make any sense, its very hard to explain, ask someone at the DZ to show you in detail how it works. (iwas also puzzled to how it worked before someoune showed me)Bye bye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkydiveMonkey 0 #3 December 1, 2001 Cheers!! Think I got it. It's bounce that hurts, so grab the grass !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mountainman 0 #4 December 1, 2001 Yeah....that was a pretty good description. -------------http://www.JumpinDuo.com"oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DBTECH 0 #5 December 1, 2001 Must be witchcraft/magic--Ask Harry Potter--he'll know! Dave Brownell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites alan 1 #6 December 2, 2001 Looks as if you got the answer you were looking for. Don't forget, there is also a bungee collapsible pilot chute as well. The rigger at your DZ will be happy to show you this simple method or explain it for you.alan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mountainman 0 #7 December 3, 2001 once you jump it once, you'll see how it works better. i saw mine for the first time today and it makes all sense when you see it. -------------http://www.JumpinDuo.com"oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
rmcvey 0 #2 December 1, 2001 there is a line running inside the bride, one end connected to the top of the canopy, and the other attached to the top of the pilot chute (where the handle is)now this is where you need a graphic demonstration so bear with me.the moments after the canopy has left the d bag,the pilot chute is still catching loads of air it pulls the bag,bridle etc AWAY from the top of the canopy, and also as the top of the pilot chute is attached by the kill line to the top of the canopy and not the d bag, the effect is the top of the pilot chute is pulled towards the canopy thus collapsing it (in reality the centre line/kill line never moves, its the bridle and pilotchute moving AROUND it. So it cannont collapse until the canopy is out the bag.i have just read the above and probably doesnt make any sense, its very hard to explain, ask someone at the DZ to show you in detail how it works. (iwas also puzzled to how it worked before someoune showed me)Bye bye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #3 December 1, 2001 Cheers!! Think I got it. It's bounce that hurts, so grab the grass !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mountainman 0 #4 December 1, 2001 Yeah....that was a pretty good description. -------------http://www.JumpinDuo.com"oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DBTECH 0 #5 December 1, 2001 Must be witchcraft/magic--Ask Harry Potter--he'll know! Dave Brownell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites alan 1 #6 December 2, 2001 Looks as if you got the answer you were looking for. Don't forget, there is also a bungee collapsible pilot chute as well. The rigger at your DZ will be happy to show you this simple method or explain it for you.alan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mountainman 0 #7 December 3, 2001 once you jump it once, you'll see how it works better. i saw mine for the first time today and it makes all sense when you see it. -------------http://www.JumpinDuo.com"oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
mountainman 0 #4 December 1, 2001 Yeah....that was a pretty good description. -------------http://www.JumpinDuo.com"oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBTECH 0 #5 December 1, 2001 Must be witchcraft/magic--Ask Harry Potter--he'll know! Dave Brownell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alan 1 #6 December 2, 2001 Looks as if you got the answer you were looking for. Don't forget, there is also a bungee collapsible pilot chute as well. The rigger at your DZ will be happy to show you this simple method or explain it for you.alan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #7 December 3, 2001 once you jump it once, you'll see how it works better. i saw mine for the first time today and it makes all sense when you see it. -------------http://www.JumpinDuo.com"oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
