PARACHUTE RIGGER HANDBOOK
 

Chapter 5

FOLD THE SKIRT

1. Fold the skirt so it is parallel to the radial seams. [Figure 5-45]

2. Fold the canopy lengthwise in thirds and then fold once more to the center in what is commonly called “fifths.” [Figures 5-46 thru 5-48] Place packing weights on the canopy to hold it in place.

CLOSING THE DIAPER AND STOWING THE LINES

1. Pull the container towards the canopy and form a loop of suspension lines above the top of the diaper. [Figure 5-49] Be sure to leave enough room to close the diaper.

2. Close the diaper starting with the top grommet. Lock the grommet with a bight of line no more that 1.5 inches long. [Figure 5-50] Close the middle grommet in the same manner. [Figure 5-51]

    

3. Close the bottom grommet over the bottom rubber band and then the end flap grommet over the side grommet. [Figure 5-52 on page 5-24] Close with a bight of line no longer than 1.5 inches long.

4. Finish stowing the remainder of the suspension lines using bights no more than 1.5 inches long. [Figure 5-53 on page 5-24]

 
 
 
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