Originally Posted by
dragartist
PX4 had disappeared (almost) by 2001.
In 1999 we were using LLP from the Skyvan. Along with the GQ 360 Low Level Static Line Square.
I say almost because some were retained for the Dakota for a good number of years. They were modified with different length static lines specifically for the Dakota. Good job VX275 had retained an “illegal” copy of the Dak parachuting AP. Some time later, probably 2010. Trials were completed with LLP from the Dak.
Was slated for a Dak lob once. Saturday morning mount from WAD for a dz in Caythorpe in front of some Arnhem vets who were looking forward to the prospect.
...on arrival at WAD the allocated parachutes were mysteriously announced as ‘missing’ and it it was canned.
A total mystery...ATFD on a weekend. ‘Don’t work Saturdays and Sundays’
It was a disgrace and several PJIs/movers will probably never know how close they came to have there noses broken or front teeth impacted. The vets are probably no longer with us.
My view of the PJI elite has remained set as ‘dim’ ever since.