[net.rec.skydive] Squares for students

alcmist@ssc-vax.UUCP (Frederick Wamsley) (03/02/85)

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Does anyone have experience with putting first jumpers out on square
parachutes?  I'd be interested in information about how rigs should
be set up, and what the pitfalls are in training students to use them.

Fred Wamsley  D8844
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paul@ubvax.UUCP (Paul Fries) (03/07/85)

> Does anyone have experience with putting first jumpers out on square
> parachutes?  I'd be interested in information about how rigs should
> be set up, and what the pitfalls are in training students to use them.
> 
> Fred Wamsley  D8844

The student programs at Antioch Parachute Center, Antioch CA, uses
"squares" exclusively for students.

I believe that most of the rigs are from Strong, with Mighty Mak mains
and 26' LOPO reserves.

FFI: Marty Jones, Antioch Parachute Center, (415)757-9957