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  2. On 7/19/2023 at 7:47 AM, JerryBaumchen said:

    Hi baronn,

    I was going to tell you to go the Flight Concepts website, but it looks like they might be no more:  flightconcepts.com

    What is it you want to know?  Some of us old farts on here might have some info for you.

    Jerry Baumchen

    PS)  One thing that was interesting about Flight Concepts is that they demanded that the fabric in their reserves be NOT pull tested.

     

    here you go Jerry

     

    https://web.archive.org/web/20160731203150/http://flightconcepts.com/

     

     

  3. On 2/2/2023 at 4:02 AM, chen said:

    fortunately, I have VPN to access Facebook and many other blocked sites, but maybe i don't have enough time to buy from other skydivers. having their gear sent to a rigger( I don't know any rigger lol), getting gears checked, then send to my friend's place, could take few weeks.

    Ordering a new container from stores seems very unlikely, i might have to choose from whatever they have in stock(if they have any).  

    thank you and Greekos for the info, i will contact those stores shortly.

     

    Hi

    at Mee Loft we have a number of used rigs that might suit or be adjusted to suit depending on your build as well as some new stock rigs here that could be viable again depending on your build. 

    If you see something on FB that you like we can inspect it for you as well and assist with shipping.  We have dealt with customers from China for some years now.

  4. I have asked Skyer if they have any relationship to the now defunct Alter.

    They say there is no similarity between the products or the brand and they are not associated.  Perhpas it is the case but damn they sure look identical.

    Alter were around for a short while some years ago and made an average product at a low entry barrier price.  You basically got something cheap that would last a while but unlikely to have longevity.

    Alter disappeared owing people money for orders that were unfulfilled.

     

     

     

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  8. On 3/13/2020 at 8:07 PM, Janboo said:

    Qatar airways seems to have some kind of special policy when it comes to parachutes. They told me that the batteries would have to be taken out. As far as I understand, they were less concerned about the batteries themselves, but rather that the aad might fire mid-flight, even though I explained to them that the aad is turned off and thus will not fire.

    The Australia Post international post guide just states that "Lithium batteries and devices containing them are prohibited from being sent to Germany.", but they do not give any source for that claim.

    https://auspost.com.au/sending/send-overseas/international-post-guide/results/germany

    Bollocks!  How would you get Cypres back to the factory if that was the case!

     

    People send them via UPS and AUSPOST every week.

     

    Give me a shout via Mee Loft FB page and Ill help you through it 

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  10. On 2/20/2019 at 1:22 PM, stratostar said:

    Anyone just happen to have a Thunderbow manual they’d be willing to part with or copy?  I sure could used the help in finding one. Tried the history gang but thought this place might get better results. 

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    pretty sure I can put you in touch with someone who has it yes.  I have jumped his Thunderbow  a couple of times.  His malfunction rate at the start when he first got his was 50;50 :)

  11. 6 hours ago, baronn said:

    I got a reply from Aitec today. According to their rep, they've shipped 4750 replacement cutters to the US since 2011. This includes all their dealers and the military. The person I contacted felt the vast majority of these went to the military. That wude make sense. I find it difficult to believe 678 (average) per yr have been fired by sport use. 

    Airtec will also replace cutters that have been cracked or damaged where the wires enter the cutter body.  They provide a reinforcing stick on protector along with the replacement cutter.  This could account for a reasonable number of replacement cutters as well.

  13. always worthwhile going to the manufacturers website for clarity when considering the answers to such questions rather than just following a link on a gear store (good that they have something though)


    It would help the OP to check the model of their rig and to confirm against the info in the appropriate manual.



    Nexgen IX-I4 Reserve 330in3. min - 360in3. max Main 380in3. min - 415in3. max

    https://www.flyaerodyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IconManual052017_online.pdf


    Pre - Nexgen I4 Reserve 333in3. min-346in3. max Main 368in3. min-393in3. max

    https://www.flyaerodyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Icon-Manual-Pre-neXgen.pdf
    I like my canopy...


    ...it lets me down.

  14. Malev

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    Australia 12 months (dont necessarily agree with it for OZ)



    Not for tandems - Australia is 12 months for Certificate Class B holders and above only.

    Students, Novices (Certificate Class A), Tandems and pilot rigs are 6 month repack cycles.


    well - as we are getting particular here....:P

    Its ‘up to’ 6 or 12 Months depending on your Certificate etc as stated.

    I find this an important point as it is at the discretion of the packer / rigger to choose.

    for example, if they have a client who is jumping onto the beach daily in a tropical sun then perhaps a shorter repack cycle is a sensible decision

    (b) Student, Novice, Tandem reserve and Pilot emergency parachute equipment as well as tandem passenger harness, may be certified as airworthy for a period of up to six months by the holder of at least a Packer A signing the parachute packing record as required by OR 12.5.1.

    (c) Certificate Class B holders and above reserve parachute equipment, may be certified as airworthy for a period of up to 12 months by the holder of at least a Packer A signing the parachute packing record as required by OR 12.5.1. In this case, the use of a checklist (APF Form P3 or Certifier’s modified version) is recommended.
    I like my canopy...


    ...it lets me down.

  17. Rigger Lee has described well the process.

    Ask them for a new BOC while you are getting the work done. As the BOC is incorporated under the back pad as well when it comes from the factory you will end up with a mint looking piece of kit that fits you properly.
    I like my canopy...


    ...it lets me down.

  19. I find them to be highly responsive to emails, except when the person you are emailing is at an event and then without fail they have an auto-response set up.

    What email address are you using or are you going through the link a the bottom of the page?
    I like my canopy...


    ...it lets me down.

  20. most department stores here in AU have something like this. I use them in the loft for long term storage of canopies as well

    https://www.bigw.com.au/product/space-bag-vacuum-seal-roll-up-6-bag-combo/p/8231557/
    I like my canopy...


    ...it lets me down.