Emergency parachute pack

Details Emergency parachute pack Emergency parachute pack

1987-05-01

1988-12-27

Barefoot, Galen

Aeronautics and astronautics

Safety lowering devices

Parachutes

244151R, B64D 1750

Patent

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047935758

ABSTRACT:
A chest-mountable emergency parachute pack is provided having an upper compartment for a parachute and a lower compartment for an inflatable flotation device such as a life raft. A rear compartment for an inflatable personal flotation device such as a life vest may be provided. Additional pockets may store other survival equipment. The pack is provided with means for attachment to a custom-filled harness which is worn by a crew member. In an emergency, the parachute pack may be quickly attached to the harness for appropriate emergency procedures.

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J. Murray, "The E-2C Aircraft Crew Backpak," Paper No. 2450-CP (date unknown).
D. Poynter, "The Parachute Manual: A Technical Treatise on Aerodynamic Decelerator" (3d. Ed., 1984, Santa Barbara).
ParaGear 1984-85 Catalog No. 50.

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