What A (Great) Let-Down!
Parachutes... with luck, you'll never need one, but if you do,
we hope you'll have one. They're kinda like insurance... you pay a
bit for the comfort of knowing that you'll probably never need
it.
For those of us, who have resorted to a chute in an emergency,
though, we believe and know that this is a subject that deserves
some education and attention... hence the reason we spent a little
time with Dan Tarasievich's crew at Para-Phernalia parachutes last
year. Dan and his folks ran us through an "A to Z" primer on
emergency parachute, use, selection and care--which we are now
pleased to present to you.
Para-Phernalia, Inc., of Arlington, WA, designed and
manufactures the highly regarded SOFTIE line of pilot emergency
parachutes -- a business that they've undertaken since 1979. Their
emergency parachutes are known world wide for their quality,
comfort, and reliability... which ANN's Editor-In-Chief, Jim
Campbell, can attest to personally. This is also the chute series
used by our good friend Sean Tucker to save his life after a
control malfunction imperiled his life during an aerobatic practice
session a couple of years ago.
There are seven different SOFTIE models which make up the SOFTIE
product line. Each can be customized to suit a pilot/passenger's
individual needs. Whether one flies powered aerobatics, gliders,
warbirds, or any other type of aircraft, Dan's team has an
emergency parachute system designed for your application.
Dan tells ANN that, "Emergency parachute systems may seem like
expensive cushions that we carry needlessly on our back or sit on
uncomfortably. That cushion, however, is a highly specialized life
saving device and is vitally important to your air safety. Get to
know your parachute system and soon you will realize what an ally
that cushion can be and why you should never leave the ground
without it." We couldn't agree more....
Join
Aero-TV As We Leap Into A Fascinating Profile On Para-Phernalia
Parachutes!
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