Hi Mike,
I did not wear a parachute on the first flight, but did on a later test
flight when I did Vne+, G+, acro, and spin testing. I used a seat pack
parachute that I got for my Great Lakes biplane. It is about 3 inches
thick, which is really too much for the Europa. My headset was barely
clear of the canopy, and I am not very tall (5'8").
regards,
Terry Seaver
A125 / N135TD
DuaneFamly@aol.com wrote:
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>Hello all,
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>Anyone out there that do the first flight of a newly built experimental? When
>you do this flight do you wear a parachute?
>Or, people that do acrobatics. Since, in the USA, you are supposed to have a
>parachute on while doing acro, what type of chute do you wear? How well does
>it fit into the Europa? Is it a snug fit for the pilot on the days they want to
>do acro legally?
>Just a few questions to satisfy the wife/coplilot when she asks.
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>Mike Duane A207
>Redding, California
>XS Conventional Gear
>Cockpit module installed, tailplane torque tube in place, & landing gear
>frame installed.
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