PARACHUTE NEWS
NEWS BULLETIN: Jan. 1, 1990
HIGH-TECH PHANTOM AEROSTAR CANOPY:
All National Pilot Emergency Parachutes include the innovative Phantom AeroStar canopy:
High profile conical design, 1.1 oz. ripstop nylon, full stow diaper, interwoven crown support
band, laminated Kevlar reinforcing, pH Certified Mesh and Ram-Air type line attachment;
clearly the state-of-the-art in parachute design and construction.
CALIBRATED STEERING VENTS:
In most reserves the vent size is determined by the size of the "A" panel. The vents in the
Phantom AeroStar are uniquely sized for the best combination of steering, stability and rate
of descent for each size/model.
FULLY ADJUSTABLE HARNESS:
It is standard to have adjustable chest and leg straps; in addition to this, our stock harness
enables full adjustment of the main lift web. This provides greater comfort and proper fit for a
wide range of body sizes.
GRAVITY RETAINER FLAP:
The "GRF" is designed to hold the parachute down and in place while doing aerobatics...just
as gravity does normally. Features and Options:
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Prevents parachute from lifting or shifting
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Attached to base/bottom of parachute
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Improves seating comfort
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Leg strap integrated
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Custom options available
5 YEAR OWNER PROTECTION PLAN:
All National Pilot Emergency Parachutes are covered by our extraordinary “Five (5) Year
Owner Protection Plan.” If your parachute is damaged in any way during actual emergency
use, National pays for the repair or replacement. We have great confidence in our quality
parachutes and we stand behind them!
NEWS BULLETIN: Nov. 11, 1999
Announcing our new, "A" (Alternative) Harness Option for National Back, Seat and Chair
Parachutes. The purpose is increased COMFORT by positioning leg strap hardware away
from lap belt. The snap and V-ring leg strap hardware is repositioned 5" rearwards to locate
the hardware away from the lap belt. It serves the same purpose as the generic design
"Aerobatic" harness (by relocating hardware)…but maintains the standard parachute leg
strap configuration for simplicity. Another important benefit on the National “A” harness
design is you maintain the upper harness security with a standard chest strap.
Emergency Parachute Manual P/N 81101-2P (Revised May 2004)
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