{"id":44455,"date":"2023-03-13T12:53:26","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T12:53:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?p=44455"},"modified":"2023-04-11T09:43:17","modified_gmt":"2023-04-11T09:43:17","slug":"gear-know-how-pilot-chute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/gear-know-how-pilot-chute\/","title":{"rendered":"Gear Wisdom: Pilot Chute"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color:#efefb0\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Rigger Rezzan Shiel advises us on looking after our life-saving equipment.  Every component can give us problems if we fail to renew or replace it when needed.<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Rezzy-packing-Dave-Head-FI-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Rezzy-packing-Dave-Head-FI-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Rezzy-packing-Dave-Head-FI-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Rezzy-packing-Dave-Head-FI-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Rezzy-packing-Dave-Head-FI-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Rezzy-packing-Dave-Head-FI-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Rezzy-packing-Dave-Head-FI-860x484.jpg 860w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Rezzy-packing-Dave-Head-FI.jpg 1720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Author Rezzy, by Dave Head<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-IMG_5104-crop.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44473\" width=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-IMG_5104-crop.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-IMG_5104-crop-300x273.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><figcaption>The simple pilot chute has a vital job to do for you<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>On another part of gear knowledge and how to look after our gear, I thought we could talk about the pilot chute again. Last time we looked at when the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/gear-know-how-kill-line\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kill line needs replacing<\/a>, now let&#8217;s consider the whole pilot chute replacement.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>How often do we replace them?&nbsp;<\/li><li>Why should we replace them?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think about it, this little part of our rig has a lot of work and has an important role. At the end of your skydive you throw your pilot chute and wait for the canopy to open. But let&#8217;s slow down and look at what this little pilot chute does. After throwing your pilot chute, it has to pull the pin out of the main closing loop first, then it pulls the D-bag out from the container to line stretch and then collapses. On top of this hard work, it gets no love when you land and is dropped on the ground, sometimes even dragged when we are walking back to the dropzone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pilot chutes wear out over time, it is not easy to notice and this is often neglected. But let&#8217;s have a look and see what you can check and decide if you need a new pilot chute or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Look at both bridle, bridle attachment points at the pilot chute and inside the D-bag. Is there any wear and tear?<\/li><li>Look at the bridle, check for wear and tear<\/li><li>Look at the hacky attachment; over time it may become very loose, stitching could come undone.<\/li><li>Look at the top and bottom side of the pilot chute for any holes, damage and fraying at the seams<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Bridle\/canopy attachment point<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"44456\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?attachment_id=44456#main\" class=\"wp-image-44456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-10.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-10-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"209\" height=\"262\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bridle-attachment-point-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"44457\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bridle-attachment-point-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?attachment_id=44457#main\" class=\"wp-image-44457\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Never miss looking for wear at the bridle\/canopy attachment point<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Bridle\/D-bag attachment point<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"44458\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?attachment_id=44458#main\" class=\"wp-image-44458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-12.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-12-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"44460\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?attachment_id=44460#main\" class=\"wp-image-44460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-13.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-13-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"44459\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?attachment_id=44459#main\" class=\"wp-image-44459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-11.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-11-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"44461\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-8.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?attachment_id=44461#main\" class=\"wp-image-44461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-8.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-8-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This is the bridle attachment point to the D-bag, look for any wear and tear, both inside and outside the D-bag<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Hacky attachment point<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"44462\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?attachment_id=44462#main\" class=\"wp-image-44462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-16.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-16-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"44463\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?attachment_id=44463#main\" class=\"wp-image-44463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-17.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-17-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"44464\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-15.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?attachment_id=44464#main\" class=\"wp-image-44464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-15.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-15-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"44465\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-18.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?attachment_id=44465#main\" class=\"wp-image-44465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-18.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-18-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Inspect the hacky attachment for any frays and also check if it has become looser<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color:#efefb0\" class=\"has-inline-color\">What will using old pilot chute openings be like and what kind of malfunctions could you expect?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the material of the pilot chute loses porosity, the drag of the pilot chute decreases. Your openings will start taking longer. You will start getting hesitations on openings. Your openings start being off heading and you may start getting twists. A bag-lock or pilot chute in tow could also be expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Worn Pilot Chute<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"44466\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?attachment_id=44466#main\" class=\"wp-image-44466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"170\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/worn-Pilot-chute-2-rez.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"44468\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?attachment_id=44468#main\" class=\"wp-image-44468\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"44467\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?attachment_id=44467#main\" class=\"wp-image-44467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-2.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-2-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"182\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/worn-Pilot-chute-rez.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"44469\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?attachment_id=44469#main\" class=\"wp-image-44469\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"44472\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?attachment_id=44472#main\" class=\"wp-image-44472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pilot-chute-Rezzy-0-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"193\" height=\"257\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/worn-pilot-chute-rez-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"44471\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/?attachment_id=44471#main\" class=\"wp-image-44471\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no specified number of jumps to know how long the pilot chute will last, it could be anywhere from 200-500 jumps. Where you jump and how well you take care of your gear will make a big difference. You should inspect your pilot chute from time to time, to prevent you having poor openings and\/or unnecessary malfunctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-heading\"><em>Words and photos by Rezzan Aral Shiel<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color:#efefb0\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Gear Wisdom Articles<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Rezzy-skyvan-crop.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44598\" width=\"430\" height=\"302\"\/><figcaption>Rezzy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All by Rezzan Aral Shiel, our lovely friendly rigger<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/gear-know-how-kill-line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kill Line<\/a> &#8211; when does it need replacing?<\/li><li>Pilot Chute \u2013 how to tell if it you need a new one<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"color:#efefb0\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Coming Soon<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What size should your pilot chute be?<\/li><li>3-Rings \u2013 Maintenance <\/li><li>Steering Lines<\/li><li>New Line Set \u2013 is it time?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"sfsi_plus_widget sfsi_plus_shortcode_container\"><div id=\"sfsi_plus_wDiv\"><\/div><div class=\"sfsiplus_norm_row sfsi_plus_wDiv\"  style=\"width:260px;text-align:left;position:absolute;\"><div style='width:60px;height:auto;margin-left:2.5px;margin-right:2.5px;margin-bottom:25px;transform: none !important;' 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