Pilot chute in tow or horseshoe mals - fix problem or cutaway ?

[dgw 8]

Yes, the yellow teflon cable.

Thanks for the info - nothing is ever straightforward is it?

[dgw 8]

Very helpfull. Thanks!

[hackish 8]

I would also be concerned about the flex cable not pulling itself out quite as easily if it's being pulled 180 degrees of the direction it was inserted. I suspect a drogue probably puts a lot more force on the pin than your PC.

If you're having problems with your pin not staying in then try having the closing loop shortened.

-Michael

[tbrown 26]

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I think after you've got that first 50-100 jumps you have enough awareness of your altitude so you have a good idea of how much time remains. I had a PCIT because it was poorly cocked. Just reached behind me and unpinned it for a normal deployment without even thinking about it.

No amount of jumps blesses you with altitude awareness in an emergency situation. In 1981 Tom DeMotts was killed at Perris while trying to fix a PC in tow. He had at least several hundred jumps at the time. There are also some unanswered questions about the recent Elsinore fatality, as to whether the man lost altitude awareness, though a PC in tow was NOT involved in his death.

Fixing a PC in tow falls undewr the category of "improvised rigging". A high speed malfunction is no time to try earning your rigger's ticket. I will concede to the wisdom of making ONE and ONLY one try at clearing a horseshoe mal, but both situations need a reserve out - and fast !

Somebody else in tese threads once said the cutaway handle is the one handle that will not save your life.

Both of these malfunctions are frightening, horrible situations. And both of them can almost completely be prevented by proper gear maintenance and packing techniques. I'd much rather prevent them from happening than ever have to deal with one.

Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity !

[Andy_Copland 0]

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Both of these malfunctions are frightening, horrible situations. And both of them can almost completely be prevented by proper gear maintenance and packing techniques. I'd much rather prevent them from happening than ever have to deal with one.

That needs repeated, learn your gear folks.

1338

People aint made of nothin' but water and shit.

Until morale improves, the beatings will continue.

[danielcroft 2]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PctXVPNyWKg
Here's another solution, have Ranger or Lan on your jump!

Great work.