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ASAP Canopies' S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner's Manual
May 10, 2010
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Mustang
S-Series
Powered Parachute Canopy
Owner's Manual
www.ppccanopies.com
7716 Kilgore Rd. Suite 2
Yale, MI 48097
Phone: 888-254-2982
Fax: 810-266-0373
Email: asapcanopies@gmail.com
Edited by: Martin D. Ignazito

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  • Page 1 ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 1 of Mustang S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual www.ppccanopies.com 7716 Kilgore Rd. Suite 2 Yale, MI 48097 Phone: 888-254-2982 Fax: 810-266-0373 Email: asapcanopies@gmail.com Edited by: Martin D. Ignazito...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 2 of TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………………………..……………….…….2 DISCLAIMER…………………………………………………………………………………..3 WARNING ………………………………………………………………………………………4 OBLIGATION OF THE OWNER ………………………………………………….…...…5 - 6 INTRODUCTION ……………………………………………………………………………….7 PARACHUTE COMPONENT DESCRIPTION AND TERMINOLOGY..……………8 - 9 MATERIALS AND TECHNICAL DATA ……………………………………………..10 - 20...

  • Page 3: Disclaimer

    ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 3 of DISCLAIMER - NO WARRANTY Because of the unavoidable danger associated with the use of the herein referenced ASAP Canopies-S Series powered parachute canopy, the manufacturer makes NO WARRANTY, either expressed or implied.

  • Page 4: Warning

    Each and every component must be inspected to ensure that it is in good working order. ASAP Canopies cannot guarantee the workmanship, suitability or airworthiness of any component of the PPC vehicle.

  • Page 5: Obligation Of The Owner

    ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 5 of OBLIGATIONS OF THE OWNER It is mandatory that you read this manual before assembly and use of the referenced powered parachute and its canopy. It is beyond the scope of this manual to teach you how to fly a powered parachute ultralight or develop the judgment required to determine safe or unsafe conditions prior to and during each flight.
  • Page 6 ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 6 of PREFLIGHT: Prior to every flight, the “Pilot in Command” is responsible for performing a complete preflight inspection of the vehicle and canopy to ensure that it is airworthy.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Your product satisfaction and safety are important to us. As such, this manual provides information on the assembly, maintenance and use of the ASAP Canopies -S Series canopy.

  • Page 8: Parachute Component Description And Terminology

    Upper Surface: The entire top surface of your canopy. Lower Surface: The entire bottom surface of your canopy. Airfoil Ribs: There are two types of airfoil ribs incorporated in your ASAP Canopies-S Series Powered Parachute Canopy: Load Ribs and Non-load Ribs. Both are designed to maintain the desired airfoil shape of your canopy.
  • Page 9 ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 9 of Load Ribs: Ribs with line attachment loops and reinforcements designed to transfer load into the rib. Non Load Ribs: Ribs positioned between Load Ribs to maintain the desired airfoil shape.

  • Page 10: Materials And Technical Data

    ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 10 of Materials & Technical Data 1/Fabric Type: Nylon Ripstop cloth made of Nylon 6.6 High Tenacity Yarn with Polyurethane coating. Weight: 42+/- 1.5 gr/m2 Breaking Strength (Kg/5 cm): Warp 42+/-4, Weft 36+/-4 Tearing Strength (Kg) : Warp 3.0 , Weft 3.0...
  • Page 11 ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 11 of The following chart gives the required riser lower attachment Spread and associated Riser length combinations for correct in- flight geometry. These dimensions expressed in “inches must be strictly adhered to for the proper operation and safety of the Thunderbolt canopies.
  • Page 12 ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 12 of Line Layout Drawings:...
  • Page 13 ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 13 of RIGHT RIB S T AT IONS LE FT RIB S T AT IONS LGT H 244.2 244.2 244.2 A- R2 244.2 244.2 A- R4 244.2 244.2 244.2...
  • Page 14 ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 14 of RIGHT RIB S T AT IONS LEFT RIB S T AT IONS LGT H 210.1 210.1 210.1 210.1 210.1 210.1 210.1 185.1 246.1 246.1 246.1 246.1 246.1...
  • Page 15 ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 15 of...
  • Page 16 ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 16 of RIGHT RIB S T AT IONS LEFT RIB S T AT IONS LGT H 279.5 279.5 279.5 279.5 A- R4 279.5 279.5 279.5 A- R7 279.5 281.6...
  • Page 17 ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 17 of RIGHT RIB ST AT IONS LEFT RIB ST AT IONS LGT H 253.2 253.2 C- R2 253.2 253.2 253.2 C- R5 253.2 253.2 211.8 D- L1 281.6...
  • Page 18 ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 18 of...
  • Page 19 ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 19 of...
  • Page 20 ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 20 of...

  • Page 21: Assembly Instructions

    The correct attachment of your S Series Powered Parachute Canopy to your completed airframe is a critical part of your Powered Parachute construction. ASAP Canopies has made every effort to make this assembly as easy and trouble free as possible. Time...
  • Page 22 ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 22 of IMPORTANT! DO NOT TAKE YOUR ADVANTAGE POWERED PARACHUTE CANOPY OUT OF THE CHUTEBAG UNTIL THE POINT AT WHICH YOU ARE DIRECTED TO DO SO IN THIS MANUAL.
  • Page 23 Rapide link to each attach point on the canopy with no tangles, crossovers, twists etc. If there are any problems, call your canopy dealer or ASAP Canopies for instructions. Repeat steps 8 & 9 on the opposite side of the airframe.

  • Page 24: Assembly Pre-Flight

    ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 24 of 11. Set each Steering Line in turn by having your assistant hold the upper end of the steering line at the steering line safety/rigging line cascade junction and pull tension until the safety line is tight.
  • Page 25 ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 25 of 15. With your helmet and all appropriate equipment on, start and warm up your engine per the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions. It may be more convenient to do your actual 5 minute long engine warm up before the layout above.

  • Page 26: Maintenence & Inspection

    ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 26 of CANOPY MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION WARNING! IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT AS TO THE AIRWORTHINESS OF YOUR CANOPY, DO NOT FLY IT. CONTACT YOUR POWERED PARACHUTE MANUFACTURER OR ASAP CANOPIES TO DETERMINE AIRWORTHINESS.
  • Page 27 ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 27 of Seams and Joints Inspect all seams looking for any broken or worn stitching. Cell Interior and Crossports Crossports are made in the airfoil shaped ribs by cutting a hole in the fabric with a hot knife which sears the edges of the cut.

  • Page 28: Repairs & Line Replacement

    Transport Canada or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified parachute loft or Balloon repair stations If you cannot locate a qualified repair facility in your area, feel free to call ASAP Canopies’ Customer Service for the nearest repair facility in your area or to arrange service at the ASAP Canopies’...

  • Page 29: Pre-Flight Inspection

    Connector (Quick) Links Use only the Maillon Rapide stainless steel links supplied with your canopy. WARNING! THE USE OF QUICK LINKS NOT SUPPLIED BY ASAP CANOPIES CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. CANOPY PREFLIGHT INSPECTION 1. Look at all of the canopy components to determine airworthiness.

  • Page 30: Flight Operations

    ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE POWERED PARACHUTE CANOPY NEAR THE STALL SPEED. DEEP STALL OR PARACHUTAL STALL Under normal flying conditions with normal control inputs the ASAP Canopies E Series chutes will have little tendency to enter deep stall. SPIRAL DIVES Spiral dives or "death spirals"...
  • Page 31 ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 31 of EMERGENCY TREE LANDING If it is not possible to land in an open area and only tree tops are available for landing, steer into the wind above the tree tops and do a normal landing approach as if the tree tops are your landing spot.
  • Page 32 Closing Comments We have made every effort to supply all the information required to correctly assemble, maintain and safely use your new ASAP Canopies-S series Canopy. We would appreciate receiving any suggestions you may have regarding this manual and your S Series Parachute Canopy.
  • Page 33 By using this system or allowing its use by others, I agree to assume all risk and liability associated with its use. I also agree to hold harmless ASAP Canopies and any officers, agents and assigns thereof from any liabilities for injuries or damages arising from such use.

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