Para-commander packing

[skybeergodd 0]

Hey all-----just wonering if anyone has packing instructions for a para-commander. Maybe like an owners manual or something along that line.
Any help would be appreciated.
Blue Skies,
Kelly

[airtwardo 7]

If nobody can come up with a manual..
I have an old Parachutist with some instructions...

not as detailed as a manual though.

I'll try to hunt it up, if needed.

~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~

[jumpwally 0]

Send an e-mail or PM to Chuteless on this site. I'll bet he has it and more

wally

smile, be nice, enjoy life
FB # - 1083

[stratostar 5]

Check with paragear they had a after market booklet
with lots of info and packing instructions last time I got one it was only a buck.
If your not in a big hurry I could get you a video made of how to do it.

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you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo

[tommymc 0]

Hi Kelly:
I've got a small format 40-page booklet entitled "Para-Commander Handbook" by Gary Lewis, 1976. It's got packing and modification info. PM me with your address and I'll send it. You can copy and return the original.

Tom McCann
Florida

[stratostar 5]

Or send paragear a buck for it if they still have any...


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you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo

[ahdz 0]

I have a PC owners manual and the Gary Lewis PC Handbook ; should anyone want a look please PM me....I would gladly swap for a copy of same for the Strong Starlite canopy manual, for which I'm still hunting

[wingnut 0]

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Or send paragear a buck for it if they still have any

they still have it, just ordered 2 the other day...........

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"i have no reader's digest version"

[stratostar 5]

Thats good to know, with all the interest of late in the PC's When I have the time I think I will make a video of all the tricks and tips for all deployment types, so the kids of today won't have to keep bug'n
us old guys to help them pack.


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you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo

[propblast 0]

stratostar

Thats good to know, with all the interest of late in the PC's When I have the time I think I will make a video of all the tricks and tips for all deployment types, so the kids of today won't have to keep bug'n
us old guys to help them pack.


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Could someone make this video ! It would be awesome. Field packing tips preferred.

Propblast

[councilman24 37]

Gary Lewis manual online here. http://parachutemanuals.com/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=41&func=fileinfo&id=308

I'm old for my age.
Terry Urban
D-8631
FAA DPRE

[councilman24 37]

Okay, I thought this was a Para-Commander but hadn't looked at the parachute much. But still a very good reference for packing a round.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqWTXeNKiyw#t=00m14s

I'm old for my age.
Terry Urban
D-8631
FAA DPRE

[councilman24 37]

Oh, and the Pioneer manuals are here. http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk/cms/files/category/283-manuals/

I'm old for my age.
Terry Urban
D-8631
FAA DPRE

[councilman24 37]

And Starlight is here. One is reserve and one is main.
http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk/cms/files/category/311-manuals/?sort_order=ASC&sort_key=file_name&num=20&filter_key=all&st=40

I'm old for my age.
Terry Urban
D-8631
FAA DPRE

[likestojump 3]

councilman24

Okay, I thought this was a Para-Commander but hadn't looked at the parachute much. But still a very good reference for packing a round.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqWTXeNKiyw#t=00m14s

no stabilizers, no PDA. Not a PC.

looks like a TU cut "regular" round.

[councilman24 37]

The appropriate response is "What parachute?"

Yes it's not a PC. Who cares?

I'm old for my age.
Terry Urban
D-8631
FAA DPRE

[propblast 0]

Had the Gary Lewis manual! I guess I'm more of a visual learner!

I own two para commanders now. I really want to learn to pack em correct.

Propblast

[propblast 0]

Also if anyone can point me in the right direction of a 4 pin ripcord I'd be appreciative

Propblast

[stratostar 5]

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Field packing tips preferred.

Are you talking about for walking back... parahiking?

Or you really just want packing tips in a non loft setting, like in the grass on an airport?

you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo

[councilman24 37]

Parachute labs (jump shack), Strong enterprises, and Aerosports USA have all made custom ripcords for me in the past. They may or may not have the specs for your rig. You may need to supply overall length, pin spacing, and handle type as well as rig.it's going into

I also have a bunch of old ripcords and may have what you need. But I would need the same information. I do have a ripcord tester and could test an old one.

I'm old for my age.
Terry Urban
D-8631
FAA DPRE

[councilman24 37]

Find a PERSON! A lot more effective than trying to learn from a video. Unless everyone at your dropzone is less than 50 someone knows how to pack a PC.

I'm old for my age.
Terry Urban
D-8631
FAA DPRE

[JerryBaumchen 1,373]

Hi prop,

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point me in the right direction of a 4 pin ripcord

If anyone has one, I think this guy will:

Ralph Hatley
503-630-5867

JerryBaumchen

[jimmytavino 16]

skybeergodd

Hey all-----just wonering if anyone has packing instructions for a para-commander. Maybe like an owners manual or something along that line. Any help would be appreciated. Blue Skies, Kelly

Never had a manual but basically.....

1. stake the apex down.
2. find someone pretty , to "hold tension"
3. 4 line check it.
4. Shake it . Flake it, Assure that the apex lines and the steering lines are all in the center and NO panel OR Part of a panel is "grabbing " any of those lines. At this point you can get all fussy fussy about it, and " Lay it down and Christmas Tree " it and then fold it all Back together, in 3rds..... OR Else Just sleeve that bad Boy. !! And Thank,,, your "tension Holder" as you set the lines and canopy onto the ground.. and AT Least.... MAKE an ATTEMPT to get her phone # ...
5. Do up the suspension lines assuring that the first two bights, lock the sleeve, ( or if you were "progressive " the P.O.D. Or d bag ) closed.
6. finish stowing Allll the lines
7. S fold the sleeve or place the P O D onto the pack tray.
8. coil and stow the apex lines
9. Undo the bungees on the sides of the container ComPress the Pilot Chute,, ( MA 1 or A 3 ) on top of the sleeve and pull the sides together ,on TOP of the PC Cap.. Mate up the container sides Grommets over Cones. PIN a CENTER cone with the BOTTOM pin from the ripcord.
10. Dress out the top flaps mating up the pin and cone arrangement and pin THAT with it's proper pin....
11. dress out the bottom flap and mate up the grommets and cone and THEN while keeping your knee ON the center cone, Pull the bottom pin out,,, replace with the correct pin, and put the bottom pin into THE BOTTOM Cone..
12. tidy up anything sticking out... HOOK UP the bungees,,, put the ripcord handle into the pocket on the main lift web, grab your reserve container......jumpsuit, Para-Boots, Bell Helmet, and Altimaster 1 and Head to Manifest.... Bring 5 bucks... IF you wanna Go alll the way UP,,,,,, to 7-Five !!!!!
always worked good, for me,,, ymmv
jmyt A 3914 D 12122

[propblast 0]

stratostar

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Field packing tips preferred.

Or you really just want packing tips in a non loft setting, like in the grass on an airport?

This

Propblast

[stratostar 5]

oh.... well this pretty much covered it http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=4647262#4647262 but it's not on video.... I'll see if I can work on that video for you, might be a while.

you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo