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Summary of Contents for Flying High SIDEWINDER
- Page 2 30 days from the date of (Box 2320 Claresholm original purchase with a letter stating why it was returned. AB T0L 0T0) The manufacturer will bear the cost of the return postage. Copyright ©1995 Flying High Manufacturing, Inc. p/n 4810-00-000...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Donning and Adjusting........25 Deploying Your Throw-out Main Pilot Chute....26 Deploying Your Pull-out Main Pilot Chute....26 Cutaway and Deploying Your Reserve.....27 Emergency Procedures........28 FAA TSO Design Approval........ Intentionally left blank....... Back inside cover........This manual covers the SIDEWINDER starting at s/n 065... -
Page 4: Introduction
The harness is constructed of a single Type-13R main lift webb, rated at 7000 lbs. per side. Your SIDEWINDER is outstanding, not only in its design and performance, but also in custom crafted, quality workmanship. We have taken great care in building this rig for you;... -
Page 5: The Main Parachute
SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ MAIN PACKING INSTRUCTIONS Assembly We heartily recommend the use of a packing mat for your rig and a tarp or protective sheet your canopy while packing. Do not drag your rig across the bare ground when packing. - Page 6 SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ building. (Fig.2) Looking to see that each line group is straight, clear of other line groups, and through it's respective slider grommet, attach each rapide link to the correct riser. If the canopy does not come with slider bumpers already on the links, you may wish to install them first.
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Page 7: Setting The Deployment Brakes
SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ the canopy down on its right side. Pick up the two center lines (B+C) on the top side (starting at the slider stops on the stabilizers), run the lines down to the two connector links, and attach the links to the front and back of the left riser. -
Page 8: Packing
SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ Packing Main packing instructions supplied Fig.7 parachute manufacturer should followed, with this section serving as a supplement. Fold the canopy to about 4" wider than the deployment bag. (Fig.7) This gives extra bulk at the... - Page 9 SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ risers into position, starting at the 3-rings and working over the top of the container, over the reserve top flap "ears", and then down side reserve container. This most easily accomplished by raising the top of...
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Page 10: Closing The Container With A Throw-Out
SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ Closing the container with a THROW-OUT Fig.13 Using a pull up cord through the main closing loop, close the container: bottom, top, left side and then right side, with the bridle exiting the... - Page 11 SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ Closing the container with a PULL-OUT Fig.18 S-fold the pilot chute bridle across the top of the deployment bag with the pilot chute and deployment handle exiting the bottom right corner of the main container. (Fig.18)
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Page 12: The 3-Ring Release
SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ THE 3-RING RELEASE General The 3-ring release was invented by Bill Booth in 1976. It was the first and undoubtably the best single point release system ever invented. We are pleased to use the 3-ring system, either in the standard and mini 3-ring sizes on all Flying High rigs. -
Page 13: Pre-Jump Inspection
SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ After hooking up both risers, push the cutaway cables into the housings all the way and mate the velcro of the cutaway handle to the velcro on the back side of the right main lift webb. -
Page 14: The Rsl
SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ a) Separate the 3-ring assembly so that the riser webbing near the rings (and the cloth loop) can be softened by repeated flexing. Do this once a month or every 25 jumps, which ever occurs first. -
Page 15: The Reserve Parachute
Please consult Flying High for clarification if you have a problem--DO NOT GUESS! When you pack, seal and sign the reserve pack job in this container, you are certifying it to be airworthy. Anything that is wrong with a new container, or has gone wrong since the last reserve pack job is now your responsibility. -
Page 16: The Round Reserve
SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ The Round Reserve Tools Required: NOTE: A T-Bar or similar 6 to 8 shot bags lever closing device is one packing paddle NOT recommended. one line separator one flagged temporary pin one gutted 550# pull-up cord about 36" long... - Page 17 SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ For canopies with Type 3 Diapers (baby bottom), lay the diaper into the bottom right corner of the reserve container, filling the corner as fully as possible. (The diaper may be curved up along the bottom). Run the reserve...
- Page 18 SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ For canopies with Type 4 Diapers (choker), lay the diaper on edge across the bottom of the container, from the right corner left corner. Continue packing as per the Type 3 (5b) directions.
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Page 19: The Square Reserve
SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ The Square Reserve Tools Required: NOTE: A T-Bar or similar one packing paddle lever closing device is one flagged temporary pin NOT recommended. one molar strap one gutted 550# pull-up cord about 36" long two 6"... - Page 20 SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ Fig.33 Fold the top part of the canopy back on itself, making a fold length equal to the distance between the bottom of the reserve D-bag and the center grommet. Make sure that the nose is exposed.
- Page 21 SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ Set the bottom folded portion of the canopy onto the locking flap of the D- bag, and work the "ears" into each side of the top half of the D-bag. Move the bottom...
- Page 22 SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ Set the bag on top of the risers, locking stows down. (Fig.39) Fig.40 Fig.39 Check that the reserve loop figure-8 knot is secure, the washer is in position, and the loop is inserted properly. (Fig.45)
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Page 23: 3.5 Closing The Container
SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ Fig 42 Make two folds of the bridle on each side of the closing loop, running from top center of the D-bag to the bottom outsides reserve container, in an inverted "V" shape. - Page 24 SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ Closing the Container The good technique for closing a flap without container damage is: Thread the pull-up cord through the closing loop and then through the appropriate flap grommet. While maintaining tension on the pull-up cord, work the flap into position by hitting the outside of the flap with the fist or palm of your hand.
- Page 25 SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ Fig.46 Fig.47 4. On the right side, fold the pilot chute fabric under, just to the edge of the top plate. Fold under again to the edge of the top plate. On that same side, thread the pull-up cord through the side flap, close the side flap over the pilot chute, compress and repin.
- Page 26 SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ Thread the pull-up through the bottom outer closing flap, compress and pin. Fig.51 Fig.50 8. For containers without an RSL system, compress the bottom outer closing flap, remove the temporary pin and insert the ripcord pin through the closing loop and under the bottom outer closing flap protective cover.
- Page 27 SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ COUNT YOUR TOOLS!
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Page 28: Tips
SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ TIPS Within the 22 lb. pull force limit, a higher pull force tends to pull the pilot chute and flaps in further for a more pleasing appearance. Best results are with the pilot chute pulled in slightly more than the height of the canopy bulk on each side. -
Page 29: Care And Maintenance
A wet loop can freeze at higher altitudes, rendering the cutaway system inoperable. A packing mat is recommended when packing your Sidewinder, to avoid abrasion, dirt, and extra wear on the rig. -
Page 30: Using Your Sidewinder
SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ USING YOUR SIDEWINDER Before your harness/container is used for the first time, the assembled equipment should be donned to ensure proper fit, and then all the handles (ie: main pilot chute and main pin extraction, cutaway handle, and reserve ripcord handle) should be deployed to ensure proper operation. -
Page 31: Deploying Your Throw-Out Main Pilot Chute
SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________ straps first, then the chest strap; stow the running ends in their elastics. When you are standing up, the rig should be snug but not overly tight. Deploying Your Throw-out Main Pilot Chute... -
Page 32: Cutaway And Deploying Your Reserve
_________________________________________________________________ Cutaway and Deploying Your Reserve Familiarize yourself with the system by practicing cutaways from a suspended harness before actually jumping the Sidewinder. Be sure that both risers release simultaneously when activated by the release handle (N.B. Container systems equipped with an RSL release the left riser before the right riser). -
Page 33: Emergency Procedures
No part of this manual, either drawings or text, may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of Flying High Manufacturing Inc., with the exception that a photocopy of these instructions may be made for use... - Page 34 SIDEWINDER OWNERS MANUAL RELEASE 1.3 JAN/2002 _________________________________________________________________...