Test flights for new canopies

[mxracer194 0]

Are all new and custom made canopies test flown before going out to the customer?

Every new canopy (reserves too) has at least one flight before it gets to you, right? To make sure its ok.

[RiggerLee 61]

No.

Lee

Lee
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[theonlyski 8]

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Are all new and custom made canopies test flown before going out to the customer?

Every new canopy (reserves too) has at least one flight before it gets to you, right? To make sure its ok.

Thats why you should always get any gear you just got inspected by a rigger... Wouldnt hurt to ask him if he can show you what they look for.

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[PhreeZone 20]

Canopies go from the sewing floor right to the inspector and then to shipping. They never make it to a DZ

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[brettski74 0]

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Every new canopy (reserves too) has at least one flight before it gets to you, right? To make sure its ok.

Why? Were you looking for that job?

[theonlyski 8]

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Every new canopy (reserves too) has at least one flight before it gets to you, right? To make sure its ok.

Why? Were you looking for that job?

Shit, where do I apply?

"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly
DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890
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[RiggerLee 61]

Yes we're makeing fun of you but it is a vallid question. There are often problems in a canopy that you will not discover till your first jump on it. The bad news s that there are things that can not be found on the ground in an inspection. Some canoies were famous for it. Ravens and Tempos are good examples. They both came in two versions R's and L's depending on which turn was built into the canopy. Some times you would get a defective one that was nutral. Some times the turns would be severe. Bad enough to make flying and landing it a chalange. Manufactering has gotten better but the first jump on any canopy has the potental to be... interesting. Got a problem with that? Take up golf.

Lee

Lee
lee@velocitysportswear.com
www.velocitysportswear.com

[phoenixlpr 0]

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Are all new and custom made canopies test flown before going out to the customer?

Every new canopy (reserves too) has at least one flight before it gets to you, right? To make sure its ok.

If you think that would be the right quality control you are a bit naive.

[mxracer194 0]

I was only curious. I'll never know about these things unless I ask. Its not a concern, it's just plain curiosity.
You didn't always have this information either.

[timmyfitz 0]

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I was only curious. I'll never know about these things unless I ask. Its not a concern, it's just plain curiosity.
You didn't always have this information either.

Nothing wrong with your question. Some people just like to give wise ass arrogant answers to make themselves feel superior and inflate their ego even more.

[riggerrob 643]

"... Tempos ... They both came in two versions R's and L's depending on which turn was built into the canopy. Some times you would get a defective one that was neutral. Some times the turns would be severe. Bad enough to make flying and landing it a challenge. ..