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Old 4th Nov 2021, 12:07
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Pilot DAR
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it's why these days he has to wear a parachute,
Yes, this became a requirement in Canada just as I started flying jumpers. A pilot lost control and spun a Cessna 180 jump plane locally, lost control, and they were all thrown from the plane. The pilot was not wearing a 'chute, though the jumpers were all fine. I had zero intention of ever using the 'chute they provided for me (and never did), but I guess it was reassuring (as was my extra check of my seatbelts!). Though I don't know much about types of parachutes, I suspect that the large pack they provided to me was really not intended for pilot use, as it fit terribly with the seat, and was entirely uncomfortable!
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