imdskydiver 0 #1 April 25, 2003 I am looking to get a new pilot chute with a freefly handle ,A jim cazer pilot chute is not an option for reasons that i will not get into , so I am looking for the smallest pilot chute i can get down to 22" , Mirage sells a 26" zero P and RW sells a 25" Zero p, Can anybody tell me if the RW freefly handle is compatible with the Mirage and does zero P produce more drag than a f 111 . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #2 April 25, 2003 QuoteCan anybody tell me if the RW freefly handle is compatible with the Mirage and does zero P produce more drag than a f 111 The RWS handle "might" work with a Mirage, but Mirage Systems says that all replacement parts for Mirage containers must be built by them. It's generally a good idea to go with factory replacement parts; you'll have no worries about it working or not working that way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imdskydiver 0 #3 April 25, 2003 Mirage and Atair have different issues to deal with when it comes to pilot chutes , Does size really matter ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #4 April 25, 2003 QuoteMirage and Atair have different issues to deal with when it comes to pilot chutes Just to muddy the water even further, the following is from a recent letter sent to Sunpath dealers - Quote We do not condone the use of ZP main pilotchutes, but recommend the following F-111 sizes 28" for RSK, RKS.5, NJK, TJNK, TJNK.5, OJK and 33" for J1KS, J1KL, J2K, J3K, J4.5K, J5K, J6NK and J8K. They also recommend that only Sunpath manufactured parts be used on Sunpath containers (Javelin and Odyssey). IIRC, PD recommends F111 pilot chutes for their mains. Does any of it - size or fabric - matter? I don't know. I do know that my 28" zp pilot chute does a fine job of pulling my Spectre 170 out of my container. YMMV. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeat10500 12 #5 April 26, 2003 Duayne Going head down this summer? I jumped with Dave Brandle on monday and he's pretty good! Of course, I was on my belly "most of the time"! P.S. I heard Freefly handles are just...Pull Outs for girls! ...mike ----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #6 April 26, 2003 Para Concepts (the gear store at Skydive Chicago) makes pilot chutes. Not sure what size they come in, but i just got one a few weeks ago. It's ZP and i love it. Give them a call or shoot a PM to Betzilla. The number is 815-434-6094 ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpy 0 #7 April 27, 2003 Take this with an ENORMOUSE grain of salt but what I HEARD..... is that a zp pc is similar to a bungy pilot chute in that at low speeds it jumps around in the wind where as an f111 pc does not as the air can go through it. I'm unsure how true this is but at the time is seemed to make sence.... Once again really big grain of salt (ie. one that will only fit in your garage ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
