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The Pioneer ParaSail® Assembly, Part Number 8642-1, is designed to lift persons between 80 and 225 pounds at air speeds of 10 to 20 miles per hour (mph).COMPONENTS INCLUDE ParaSail® Canopy, Part Number 1.1371 Gr-1,a round 25 foot diameter lifting canopy, utilizing slots on each side, rear vents and an offset front skirt. It also includes stabilizer panels extending down from the skirt on opposite sides of the canopy. Risers, 26 inches long, Part Number 3.7832 Gr-1, incorporate loops for attachment of canopy centerline and V-rings for attachment of the towline yoke.Harness, Part Number 3.0694 Gr-1, is a vesttype harness using ejector snaps with closures on both chest and leg straps. The harness is highly adjustable to accommodate a wide range of personnel.The Pioneer ParaSail® is currently used by the U.S. Navy for their overland decent training program; and the U.S. Air Force to support their Joint Primary Pilot Training Program. In addition, NASA’s Astronaut Class members take part in ground egress and ParaSail® training exercises.specsclick to enlarge images TRAINING PARACHUTE Pioneer ParaSail®
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