Re: Baling Out
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 7:03 pm
So - Legacy Sonex. Lowered Seat pan.
After much measuring and discussion with Jim at Softie Parachutes.
A 240 Micro.
Remove seat back cushion
3" Thick parachute will be in its place:
Getting the ACRO harness on the chute means it will not over or underlap with the 4 point harness. So no pressure points. I was about 1" further forward in the seat but it didn't affect sight picture much. Wore it for 0.9 flying some hard loops and rolls. Didn't know it was there. Really was comfortable.
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After review of the IAC article and discussion with the jump crew at our field and practice - the bale out drill is:
- Mixture Cut and mags and master off
- Flick headset off head, backwards into baggage compartment (you HAVE to wire and harness up correctly for this to work)
- Canopy lock out and open canopy (It's going to disappear overboard)
- Lastly undo AIRCRAFT harness, crouch into seat pan and launch as hard away from aircraft as possible. (Another reason for the ACRO harness on the chute - it's completely different and cannot be accidently opened while opening the aircraft harness).
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- Flat stable (if you can) for a moment - then left hand to "catch the overhead ball" - while right hand comes in to pull the D ring.
- Find steering toggles on risers and make sure you can turn into wind for landing before you HAVE to.
- Adopt Parachute Landing Fall Position.
After much measuring and discussion with Jim at Softie Parachutes.
A 240 Micro.
Remove seat back cushion
3" Thick parachute will be in its place:
Getting the ACRO harness on the chute means it will not over or underlap with the 4 point harness. So no pressure points. I was about 1" further forward in the seat but it didn't affect sight picture much. Wore it for 0.9 flying some hard loops and rolls. Didn't know it was there. Really was comfortable.
--
After review of the IAC article and discussion with the jump crew at our field and practice - the bale out drill is:
- Mixture Cut and mags and master off
- Flick headset off head, backwards into baggage compartment (you HAVE to wire and harness up correctly for this to work)
- Canopy lock out and open canopy (It's going to disappear overboard)
- Lastly undo AIRCRAFT harness, crouch into seat pan and launch as hard away from aircraft as possible. (Another reason for the ACRO harness on the chute - it's completely different and cannot be accidently opened while opening the aircraft harness).
----
- Flat stable (if you can) for a moment - then left hand to "catch the overhead ball" - while right hand comes in to pull the D ring.
- Find steering toggles on risers and make sure you can turn into wind for landing before you HAVE to.
- Adopt Parachute Landing Fall Position.