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Section 1
General Information about this Manual
Read before Assembly or Use
Section 2
Choosing the Correct Reserve Size
Wing Loading, Canopy Size, and Skill Level
High Temperature and Field Elevations
Wing Loading Descriptions
Wing Loadings Less than 0.45 Lb/Sq.ft
Wing Loadings between 0.45 and 0.7 Lb/Sq.ft
Wing Loading between 0.7 and 1.0 Lb/Sq.ft
Wing Loadings between 1.0 and 1.4 Lb/Sq.ft
Wing Loadings above 1.4 Lbs/Sq.ft, and below the Maximum Suspended Weight
Flight Characteristics
Basic Instruction for Low Wing Loadings
Tips for Flying at Higher Wing Loadings
Section 3
Deployment Body Position and Airspeed
Deployment Speed
High Freefall Speeds
Minimum Deployment Altitudes
The Effects of Altitude on Airspeed
The Effect Temperature Has on Airspeed
In Summary
Maximum Certificated Weights & Speeds
Safe Operating Guidelines and Common Sense
Section 4
Canopy Care and Condition
Degradation from Use
Inspection Instructions
Visual Inspection
Fabric Testing
Strength Test
Permeability Check
Maintenance and Repairs
Minor Repairs
Major Repairds
Factory Repairs
Wet Canopies
Section 5
Side and Frontal Views
Deployment Systems
Repack Cycles
Service Life
Compatibility Check
Attaching the Reserve to the Risers
Connector Links
Stainless Steel Links
Slinks
Attaching Steering Lines to Toggles
Toggle Attachment: Microline Steering Line with Factory Made Loop
Toggle Attachment: Microline Steering Line
Toggle Attachment: Dacron/Polyester Steering Lines
Pro Packing Instructions
Appendix
Flat Packing Instructions
Pd Series Specifications
Optimum Series Specifications
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General Information about this Manual
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Read before Assembly or Use
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Choosing the Correct Reserve Size
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Wing Loading, Canopy Size, and Skill Level
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Service Life
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Pro Packing Instructions
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Pd Series Specifications
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