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Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - 

Revision L: 1/16

4.9 Packing the Drogue

4.9.1 Folding the Drogue

4.9.1.1

Remove all the twists in the bridle; 
check to make sure the drogue is 
armed and neatly lay the drogue 

out flat and smooth with the 

Velcro© at the deployment pud 
facing upwards.

Note!

Fold near the bottom of the 

container so you can easily gauge 

the final size of your folded drogue 

with reference to the drogue pouch.

4.9.1.2

Make your first fold in the drogue, 

folding it a little more than in half 
so that the base (shown black in 
picture) is just above the drogue 
pud.

4.9.1.3

Next bring the drogue body up to 
the base. All the mesh should now 
be inside the folds of the drogue.

Summary of Contents for 411366

Page 1: ... For packing and maintenance of Dual Hawk Tandem System with SET 400 SET 366 Main Canopies Part number 411540 411366 and Master Reserve Canopy Part number 430085 Revision L January 2016 Manual P N 510045 Price 25 00 ...

Page 2: ...nd DISCLAIMER ThereareNOWARRANTIESthatextendbeyondthedescriptionoftheproducts in this manual and neither the seller nor any agent of the seller has made any affirmation of the fact or promise with respect to the products except those that appear therein The liability of the seller is limited to the duty to replace defective parts found upon examination by the manufacturer to be defective in materi...

Page 3: ...ntains the rigging procedures Section Five contains the Appendices Each section contains valuable information concerning this DHT system and it is required that you read all sections completely prior to use In addition all persons must successfully complete a Strong Enterprises Tandem Instructor Certification Course TICC before using this equipment All Tandem jumps made on the DHT System must be c...

Page 4: ...ator Pre Jump Inspection 2 8 Section 3 3 1 3 0 Introduction 3 2 3 1 Care of your Dual Hawk System 3 2 3 2 System Service Life 3 2 3 3 Inspections and Maintenance 3 2 3 4 Repair Guidelines 3 7 3 5 Closing loop Construction 3 9 Section 4 4 1 4 0 Introduction 4 2 4 1 Approved Components 4 2 4 2 Packing Tools and Consumables 4 3 4 3 Preparing the Reserve Container and Canopy 4 4 4 4 Packing of the Mas...

Page 5: ...1 11236 Satellite Blvd Orlando FL 32837 Tel 407 859 9317 Fax 407 850 6978 www strongparachutes com Strong Enterprises Owner s Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 Section One General Information ...

Page 6: ...terprises the student During the next two and a half years hundreds of experimental tandem jumps were made During this time the student ripcord Master Reserve and drogue systems were all incorporated into the design and resulted in tandem skydiving equipment and procedures reaching an acceptable level of feasibility and more importantly safety In 1987 US Patent 4 746 084 was issued to Strong Enter...

Page 7: ...dent harness the main deployment system and the reserve deployment system All Tandem jumps made on the DHT System must be completed in accordance with FAA FAR 105 45 or local regulations this operation manual and the Training Syllabus for the Tandem Instructor Certification Course TICC Any violation of these procedures will cause revocation of privileges 1 4 1 Dual Hawk Main Harness Container Desc...

Page 8: ...d the two loop closing ensures that even if the closing pin is worked loose from one loop the top and bottom flaps will secure the deployment bag until the instructor is ready to deploy the main canopy The dura stretch pouch on the outside bottom of the main pack tray ensures a secure and accessible position for the drogue Covered channels along the outside of the main pack tray secure the drogue ...

Page 9: ...ows spring loaded pilot chute to be released The RSL will most likely have the reserve container open before the parachutist has a chance to pull the reserve ripcord This does not mean the parachutist can neglect to pull the reserve ripcord The reserve ripcord is an angled D Raft handle located outboard on the instructor s left main lift web The shorter cable is 25 1 4 inches while the longer cabl...

Page 10: ...as a solo parachute system again giving the student the most realistic training possible Once the main canopy begins to inflate the drogue is deflated to avoid unnecessary stress to the top of the main canopy while in flight and extends the life of both main canopy and drogue 1 4 3 2 Main Deployment Bag The ALS Anti Line Slump main deployment bag eliminates line slump also known as line dump on de...

Page 11: ... pilot chute into the air when released The bridle consists of a 13 foot length of type XII nylon webbing This gives the pilot chute enough distance to get clean air but not too much so as to slow deployment of the reserve 1 4 4 2 Reserve Deployment Bag The reserve deployment bag is a wedge shaped free type bag made from ripstop nylon with four grommets on the locking flap and four stows on each s...

Page 12: ...nuously improve our products processes and services we invite you to send us your comments As a properly trained and qualified user of this equipment you are uniquely suited to provide us with valuable feedback regarding design and or performance Tell us what you like as well as what you don t like Send us an email or mail us a letter to Strong Enterprises 11236 Satellite Blvd Orlando Florida 3283...

Page 13: ...11236 Satellite Blvd Orlando FL 32837 Tel 407 859 9317 Fax 407 850 6978 www strongparachutes com Strong Enterprises Owner s Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 Section Two Instructor Information ...

Page 14: ...m Each of the nine cells of the main canopy begin to inflate from center out in a staged inflation WARNING The drogue MUST be deployed before activating the main canopy NO DROGUE NO MAIN 2 1 2 Reserve Deployment This section is not intended to be a course in dealing with skydiving emergencies It is simply a general description of how the Strong Enterprises DHT System emergency parachute is deploye...

Page 15: ...ruction Only professional training from a current qualified Strong Enterprises Tandem Examiner using a suspended harness can properly prepare you to manage a malfunction WARNING If the drogue did not release after pulling one of the two main drogue release ripcord handles attempt to release the drogue by pulling the second main drogue release ripcord handle before implementing the emergency proced...

Page 16: ... you would a coat 4 Thread chest strap through friction adapter and tighten until both main lift webs are parallel with each other Be sure it is not routed through the reserve ripcord handle 5 Fold and stow excess chest strap in elastic keeper 6 Route leg straps around your legs removing all twists and fasten B 12 snaps to their V rings 7 Tighten leg straps evenly until they are snug but not uncom...

Page 17: ...ction adaptors with the leg straps fully extended have the student step into each leg strap prior to passing their arms through the MLW They may be left extended around the legs of the student during Steps 2 and 3 2 2 2 2 Fasten the chest strap securely and stow excess webbing in elastic keeper 2 2 2 3 Fasten bellyband so chest strap and bellyband are equally snug The main lift webs should be para...

Page 18: ...ighten leg straps with leg pads just under the buttocks and apex of leg straps at hips Stow excess webbing in elastic keepers 2 2 2 5 Adjusting main lift webs so sewn risers are centered on the shoulder and butterfly snaps rest just behind the shoulder 2 2 2 6 Tighten rear diagonals so harness is secure against student s back Ensure elastic keeper is pulled up to secure loose webbing ...

Page 19: ...uired to have the Y Mod webbing modification that connects the back pad and leg straps together If you encounter a Student Harness in the field without a Y Mod contact Strong Enterprises before the next jump Y Mod field modification kits are available and Strong Enterprises also can perform the modification 2 2 2 8 Tighten Y mod strap located below harness back pad The Y mod does not need to be ex...

Page 20: ...ion and or damage webbing Pay close attention to the B 12 snaps on the leg straps snap the gate open and closed to ensure the spring is still effective and the gate is not bent preventing complete closure Check the back side AAD Make sure AAD is turned on Visually confirm that the LCD screen is reading what is specified by the manufacture to be correct for Tandem jumping Reserve Container Examine ...

Page 21: ...36 Satellite Blvd Orlando FL 32837 Tel 407 859 9317 Fax 407 850 6978 www strongparachutes com Strong Enterprises Owner s Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 Section Three Inspection and Maintenance ...

Page 22: ...ial is subject to deterioration under ultraviolet light Use a heated building to store parachutes when available Store parachutes in a dry well ventilated location protected from theft dampness fire dirt insects rodents and direct sunlight CAUTION LEAVING ANY PART OF THIS PARACHUTE SYSTEM EXPOSED TO THE SUN WILL GREATLY DECREASE ITS LIFE 3 2 System Service Life The expected service life of the Str...

Page 23: ...ect knots If necessary replace according to section 3 5 3 3 2 3 AAD Pocket and Channels Ensure AAD pouch is secure and there are no missing stitches Ensure pouch securely holds processing unit Inspect channels and cutter keepers for missing or broken stitches Ensure plastic pocket that holds control unit is secure with no broken or missing stitches Check that the plastic pocket is not broken and t...

Page 24: ... each container and canopy in use 3 3 3 1 Harness Container Hardware Inspect all hardware for rust that might inhibit the operation of the unit Inspect for proper hardware Snap or click the gates open and closed on the B 12 butterfly and or quick ejector snaps to verify they are still operational Inspect the student side attachment point on the main harness to ensure ring is secure Inspect the tac...

Page 25: ...es cracks and are proper shape round Check for proper routing of three ring release system Make sure to check both main risers and drogue riser Cable Housings Keep cables and housings clean Pull the release cables out of the housings and make sure there are no kinks or prominent curves in the cable Pay particular attention where the cable leaves the housing as a bend or sharp curve may increase pu...

Page 26: ...or burrs and separation replace or reset if necessary Grasp the grommet with two fingers and try to spin the grommet in place to ensure that it is still set properly and secured to the ALS bag It should not move at all Next make sure that a finger nail can not be slid under rim of grommet fingernail test reset if able to slid nail under grommet Inspect the Rapide Links for cracks and tightness Ins...

Page 27: ...e 3 4 1 Harness Container Any portion of the harness that is structurally damaged should be replaced in a manner to duplicate the original Container repairs authorized are standard single side patches or replacement of the damaged area 3 4 2 Main Canopy Any holes or tears in the canopy fabric should be patched with a single side patch using a French fell seam Type of Repair Limitations Re stitchin...

Page 28: ...if bend is less than 45 degrees 3 4 6 Bridles Damaged bridles must be replaced 3 4 7 Closing Loops Damaged Main and Reserve closing loops must be replaced see section 3 5 3 4 8 Data Card Data cards should not be discarded or replaced When filled they should be attached to the new card so that a complete history can be maintained Note Darning and ripstop tape are not authorized for certified canopi...

Page 29: ...osite end Pull through center of Dyneema until a 3 4 inch loop is formed Thread loop through Cypres washer and lock in place with a surgeons knot and locking knot Burn end to lock ends together WARNING Ensure that both ends of Dyneema are caught in the knots or loop may come apart 3 5 2 Main Closing Loop Main Closing Loop is made of 1800 lb flat spectra Total length from washer to end of loop is 2...

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Page 31: ...4 1 11236 Satellite Blvd Orlando FL 32837 Tel 407 859 9317 Fax 407 850 6978 www strongparachutes com Strong Enterprises Owner s Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 Section Four Rigging ...

Page 32: ...t jump with that parachute or a non certificated person under the direct supervision of a certificated parachute rigger 2 The reserve parachute has been packed by a certificated parachute rigger 3 The tandem parachute system contains an operational automatic activation device for the reserve parachute approved by the manufacturer of that tandem parachute system The device must i Have been maintain...

Page 33: ... Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 4 2 Packing Tools and Consumables Tools A Packing paddle 1 ea B AAD approved pull up cord 2 ea C Temporary locking pin 2 ea D Screwdriver flat head E Seal press F Knee plate G Positive leverage closing device Consumables H Lead seal I Seal thread J Rubber Bands B C D E F G A H I J ...

Page 34: ...al any current appropriately rated rigger should be able to assemble and pack the Strong Enterprises Master Reserve canopy 4 3 1 AAD Installation All AAD channels and pockets are factory stitched into the rig and no modifications are necessary Installation requires no tools and can be accomplished by a senior or master rigger using the following technique For the current list of approved AAD s see...

Page 35: ...m System Revision L 1 16 4 3 1 4 Place control unit in clear pocket on top of the reserve stiffener flap 4 3 1 5 Route right and left cutters through the left and right channels 1 ea under the Velcro and place in elastic keepers on each side flap 4 3 2 Attaching Pilot Chute 4 3 2 1 Route bridle from freebag through loop at base of reserve pilot chute ...

Page 36: ... and thread over top of pilot chute 4 3 2 3 Work loop to base of pilot chute and pull bridle tight to lock in place 4 3 3 1 Place hesitater loop through center grommet on reserve sub flap Then place two AAD approved closing loops through the grommets on either side of the reserve sub flap 4 3 3 Install Hesitater loop and closing loops WARNING This reserve deployment bag assembly must not be attach...

Page 37: ...tilizes a combination of flopping and stacking the canopy and is the only approved method of packing the Master Reserve canopy WARNING PRO packing of the Master Reserve canopy IS NOT APPROVED 4 4 1 Canopy Continuity Check 4 4 1 1 Anchor the harness container so that the container is accessible Lay the canopy out on it s side Pictures are shown with the nose of the canopy to the left but you may or...

Page 38: ...ng located on the rear riser until both brake loops built into lower control lines are just above the ring Note Make sure that control lines are routed through loop at top of riser 4 4 2 2 Bring the locking loop located on the riser behind the steel ring up through both brake loops 4 4 2 3 Pass locking loop through the guide ring and open the Velcro keeper Note Pulling both left and right control ...

Page 39: ...ual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 4 4 2 4 Insert the tip of the toggle the portion of the toggle above the grommet through the locking loop Do not go past the grommet 4 4 2 5 Place the tip of the toggle in the elastic keeper and mate the toggle to the Velcro on the riser 4 4 2 6 S fold the excess line and lay it next to the toggle ...

Page 40: ...Velcro keeper around the toggle and excess line 4 4 2 8 Repeat procedure on the opposite riser Note Visually check the lines they should all be straight with no slack between the canopy and the harness 4 4 3 Folding the Canopy 4 4 3 1 Position slider near connector links Clear the canopy with a combing motion picking up the center seam on the nose and pleating each cell all the way to the tail ...

Page 41: ...www strongparachutes com Strong Enterprises Owner s Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 4 4 3 2 Starting at the nose of the canopy fold do not stack the nose over in line with the A line group 4 4 3 3 Next make a half fold between the A line group and the B line group ...

Page 42: ... fold so that the A line group is lying directly on top of the B line group Maintain tension when folding to keep the lines taut 4 4 3 5 Now move to the tail and with one hand controlling the canopy slide the tail section over to the D line group 4 4 3 6 Take the canopy and gently pull away from the lines This will bring the attachment points of the tail and D lines together while keeping the line...

Page 43: ...Revision L 1 16 4 4 3 7 Taking the top of the canopy in one hand and the D and control lines in the other lift and place the D and control lines on top of the C line group Note Maintain line tension during all stacks by pulling on the canopy 4 4 3 8 Move the slider up to the base of the stabilizers Make certain that any twists in the lines are ABOVE the slider ...

Page 44: ...andem System Revision L 1 16 4 4 3 9 There will be a twist in the lines of the A line group This is normal because of the folding of the nose 4 4 3 10 To remove the twist grab the A line tabs as a group and gently untwist the canopy and line tabs 4 4 3 11 This moves the twist into the canopy fabric allowing the lines to remain clear of all twists ...

Page 45: ...s Owner s Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 4 4 3 12 Spread the slider out flat it will be folded in half span wise 4 4 3 13 Fold the corners of the slider down to form a point 4 4 3 14 Insert slider between the stabilizers Reach into the slider and spread the folded corners out so that the slider lays flat ...

Page 46: ... Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 4 4 3 15 Taking the C D and control lines in one hand and the top of the canopy in the other lift canopy 4 4 3 16 Bring canopy over A and B lines 4 4 3 17 Then bring back to lay on top of A and B line groups This makes an S fold in the canopy so that all line groups are neatly stacked on top of each other ...

Page 47: ...rprises Owner s Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 4 4 3 18 Open the tail by counting half of the seams and opening as a group 4 4 3 19 Gently lift the tail to ensure that all control lines are running down the center of the tail section 4 4 3 20 Dress the tail so that the center of the tail is on top ...

Page 48: ...gparachutes com Strong Enterprises Owner s Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 4 4 3 21 Pull trailing edge down just below slider grommets 4 4 3 22 Wrap the tail around each side to make a smooth roll You know the canopy is tight enough if it is the same width as the free bag ...

Page 49: ...terprises Owner s Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 4 4 4 1 While controlling the lines S fold the lower portion of the canopy approximately 14 4 4 4 2 Next bring the upper portion of the canopy over the previous fold keeping everything secure 4 4 4 Packing canopy into the freebag Side View of Folds ...

Page 50: ...8 www strongparachutes com Strong Enterprises Owner s Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 4 4 4 3 Position freebag with hesitater loops facing up and closing flap facing down 4 4 4 4 Slide folded portion of the canopy into the freebag filling both corners completely ...

Page 51: ...prises Owner s Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 4 4 4 5 Tightly roll the remaining canopy being cautious not to pull canopy out of freebag 4 4 4 6 Tuck rolled canopy into freebag This fills out the bag and give a nice wedge shape 4 4 4 7 Make sure that lines are exiting from the center of the freebag ...

Page 52: ...ow through the respective grommet and lock with a 1 1 2 bight of suspension line Push plastic sleeve up to meet suspension lines Note Make sure the plastic sleeves are installed properly by stretching the bungee to its fullest capacity then sliding the plastic sleeve up as close to the bight of suspension line as possible 4 4 4 9 Close the second center locking bungee in the same manner as the fir...

Page 53: ...sh closing the closing flap continue in the direction of last stow and lock outside locking bungee with a 1 1 2 bight of suspension line 4 4 4 11 In the same manner stow the remaining outer locking stow 4 4 4 12 Stow the remainder of the lines in the side locking bungees until lines are within 12 inches of the connector links Note Stows should be no longer than the bound edge of the freebag ...

Page 54: ...er the reserve container laying the freebag in the main pack tray Spread the risers along the bottom of the pack tray so that the toggles are outboard and the risers form a V shape 4 5 1 2 Fold the freebag back on top of the risers Keep the lines neat while folding the freebag back over the risers 4 5 1 3 Using a pull up cord route the elastic hesitater loop through the center grommet of the botto...

Page 55: ... Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 4 5 1 4 Make a bight of the bridle no more than 1 1 2 through the elastic hesitater loop 4 5 1 5 Close the sub flaps by using AAD approved pull up cords and routing them through the grommets on the lower sub flap 4 5 1 6 Pull closing loops through grommets and insert temporary pins ...

Page 56: ... side flaps next by mating the Velcro at each lower corner of the container Note To get a nice fit bring bottom corner up around freebag and hold in place while tucking opposite top corner of freebag into top corner of container 4 5 1 8 Route pull up cord through the AAD cutters and then through the grommets on each respective side flap Pull closing loops through and lock with temporary pins ...

Page 57: ...dle on top of the bottom sub flap vertically using approximately seven inch folds Note To make packing easier route pull up cords through their respective grommets on the bottom closing flap before compressing pilot chute 4 5 2 2 Take the folded pilot chute bridle and move slightly to one side Fan out pilot chute bridle evenly between the grommets 4 5 2 3 Place the knot connecting pilot chute to b...

Page 58: ... between the side flap grommets and compress pilot chute at the bottom of the reserve container Make sure that all pilot chute fabric is compressed inside the spring 4 5 2 5 Bring bottom closing flap over pilot chute and using pull up cords pull closing loops through grommets Lock in place with temporary pins Note After locking in place make sure no fabric from pilot chute is between closing loop ...

Page 59: ...ull up cords through their respective grommets on the top reserve closing flap 4 5 3 2 Locate the guide rings on the top reserve closing flap and the two ripcord cables Route both ripcord cables through the top guide ring the one located closer to the ripcord cable housing then through the ring on the RSL lanyard then through the bottom guide ring 4 5 3 3 Pull right side closing loop through top r...

Page 60: ...eserve closing flap and lock with remaining reserve ripcord cable pin 4 5 3 5 Remove pull up cord To avoid possibly breaking closing loop first route pull up cord under ripcord pin and then slowly remove pull up cord Makes sure that ripcord pins are facing inward to avoid possible snags 4 5 3 6 The RSL lanyard is laid next to the ripcord cable housing along the top reserve closing flap to the insi...

Page 61: ...terprises Owner s Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 4 5 3 7 Secure RSL by placing tuck tabs from RSL lanyard into channels located under left riser cover Insert top tab first and then bottom tab 4 5 3 8 Close the reserve riser covers over the reserve risers by placing the tuck tabs around the risers ...

Page 62: ...ual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 CAUTION COUNT YOUR TOOLS 4 5 3 9 Close both riser covers Make sure not to catch the RSL when closing the cover 4 5 3 10 Seal the furthest pin from the cable housing right Fill out the data card and personal log and close the pin protector flap by folding the tuck tabs around the reserve closing flap ...

Page 63: ...e therefore reliability and confidence levels dictate that the parachute be packed according to the manufacturer s instructions by current and competent riggers packers thoroughly trained in this procedure The person packing this parachute must be completely familiar with ram air type parachutes preferably checked out as a Strong Enterprises Certified Tandem Instructor According to FAR 105 43 The ...

Page 64: ...awk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 4 6 1 2 Slide plastic bumper over link and handtack in place with two turns through the link bumper and the bridle 4 6 1 3 Feed Y lines through 4 grommet on either side of the Rapide link 4 6 1 4 Attach y lines to the 5 Rapide link on top of the canopy Tighten nut finger tight plus 1 4 turn with a 3 8 wrench ...

Page 65: ...rs down through the 3 D ring Next bring the small ring from the riser down through the medium ring Then bring the red loop around the small ring only and run it through the grommet Note Make sure that small ring ONLY goes through medium ring and that red loop ONLY goes through small ring 4 6 2 3 Run the red loop through the fitting on the end of the housings and lock in place using the cutaway cab...

Page 66: ... by taking each line group and control line group in your hands and follow them up to canopy 4 6 3 Install Closing Loops 4 6 3 1 Place one closing loop through each of the two grommets on the bottom closing flap Same length is used in both locations 4 7 1 Setting the Brakes 4 7 1 1 Pull the control lines through the guide ring until the brake loop is just below the steel guide ring on the rear ris...

Page 67: ...rong Enterprises Owner s Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 4 7 1 2 Bring the locking loop located on the riser up through the brake loop 4 7 1 3 Bring the locking loop up through the guide ring on the riser 4 7 1 4 Clear the second control line by gently pulling the line back through the ring ...

Page 68: ...E TOGGLE RELEASE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE DURING A MALFUNCTION THE INNER CONTROL LINES ARE NOT BRAKED 4 7 1 5 Insert the tip of the toggle through the locking loop and stow in elastic keeper located on riser 4 7 1 6 Snap the toggle to the riser then fold the toggle between the middle and lower hand grip loops and tuck the lower end of the toggle into the toggle pocket located on the riser S fold the exce...

Page 69: ...ntrol lines 4 7 2 2 While facing the canopy and still using your fingers to keep the lines separated walk forward pushing the slider ahead of you until it is seated against its stops Note At this point you may us a hook to hold the canopy in place or you may put the canopy over your shoulder to hold it 4 7 2 3 Place the canopy on a hook or over your shoulder and flake the nose This is done by runn...

Page 70: ...greatly increases the change of a line over malfunction 4 7 2 6 Reach down into the right side of the canopy between the A and B lines and pleat all material out from between the line attachment tabs this should include 5 lower tapes and the stabilizer Again reach down into the right side of the canopy between the B and C slider stops and pleat all material out from between those line attachment t...

Page 71: ... sure that the four corners are spread and ensure that the slider pocket is out in front of the nose 4 7 2 8 In order to soften the openings on new canopies you can roll the nose once the canopy gets broken in there is no need to do anything with the nose other than to let it hang down naturally grasp it and push it into the canopy folds a few inches 4 7 2 9 Locate the center of the tail near the ...

Page 72: ...d the canopy so that they meet in front of the nose and roll them together several times 4 7 2 11 While keeping the tail seams held firmly in your hand carefully lay the canopy down flat on the packing surface with the lines taut Purge the air from the canopy and dress to the approximate width of the deployment bag 4 7 2 12 S fold the lower canopy by grasping at the lines and folding up approximat...

Page 73: ...ng bit under and to the center 4 7 3 1 While controlling the canopy slide the ALS bag under the folded canopy with the 3 locking bungee stows toward the packing surface Bring the ALS bag around the canopy making sure to fill out the corners 4 7 3 2 Make your first line stow by bringing the center inner rubber band up through the center grommet and locking in place with a bight of suspension line C...

Page 74: ...ith the outside stows bring the bungee loop through the outside grommet and lock in place with a bight of suspension line Continue with the opposite outside stow and finish with the center stow Note After the canopy has been jumped several feet of deflation line will be protruding from the bridle of the drogue Before the bag can be packed into the container this line must be pulled back inside the...

Page 75: ...er the reserve and place into the container with the lines facing down 4 8 1 2 Dress the risers neatly along the outside of the reserve container and lay the lines neatly in the bottom of the pack tray 4 8 1 3 Next push the top corners of the ALS bag into the top corners of the main pack tray so that the ALS bag is laying flat in the container Route drogue bridle to bottom of container and back to...

Page 76: ... 5 Attach the drogue bridle by placing the medium ring from the drogue riser located between the main and reserve pack trays through the ring from the drogue bridle Next place the small ring through the medium ring and lock in place using the thru loop Note Make sure that small ring ONLY goes through medium ring and that thru loop ONLY goes through small ring 4 8 1 6 To secure the thru loop in pla...

Page 77: ... Note Make sure that drogue bridle is exiting to the right of the top flap Note Loop closest to the housing is loose and is a redundant safety feature on the two loop system 4 8 1 8 Lay the drogue riser along the channel between the main and reserve pack trays Tuck the extra bridle under the bottom flap Route drogue bridle out right side of container Run a pull up cord through the bottom closing l...

Page 78: ...cord through the grommet on the left closing flap and pulling the closing loop through Lock in place with the flex pin 4 8 2 3 Remove the pull up cord by gently pulling it out Do not route the cord under the flex pin as over time doing so will create a groove in the coating of the flex pin and decrease it s life 4 8 2 4 Stow the excess flex pin in the pocket provided Close the flex pin protector f...

Page 79: ...Strong Enterprises Owner s Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 4 8 2 5 Route the bridle down the container on the right cover flap channel 4 8 2 6 Close the bridle cover flap by tucking it into the space provided 4 8 2 7 Close the center flap by gently tucking it under the main closing flaps ...

Page 80: ... armed and neatly lay the drogue out flat and smooth with the Velcro at the deployment pud facing upwards Note Fold near the bottom of the container so you can easily gauge the final size of your folded drogue with reference to the drogue pouch 4 9 1 2 Make your first fold in the drogue folding it a little more than in half so that the base shown black in picture is just above the drogue pud 4 9 1...

Page 81: ...th the bridle on top of the base leaving approximately 18 24 of the bridle unfolded 4 9 1 6 Now fold a small portion of the body over half the S folded drogue bridle again using the bottom of the container to gauge the final size of your folded drogue 4 9 1 7 Fold the drogue into thirds leaving the drogue pud in the center of the folded drogue Folding the sides so they are at an angle towards the ...

Page 82: ...ner s Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 4 9 1 8 Fold the other side over the first Make sure that the drogue pud is centered 4 9 1 9 Roll it up tightly from one side to the other Remove any twists from the Kevlar bridle 4 9 1 10 Turn the container on is side and stow the excess drogue bridle in the drogue pouch ...

Page 83: ...e drogue in the pouch so that the drogue pud remains outside the pouch Note The open side of the drogue should be placed along the bottom of the container This way the relative wind helps keep the drogue rolled during bridle stretch 4 9 1 12 Mate the Velcro on the drogue pud to the container 4 9 1 13 Stand the system up and close the riser covers Inspect the entire assembly COUNT YOUR TOOLS ...

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Page 85: ...5 1 11236 Satellite Blvd Orlando FL 32837 Tel 407 859 9317 Fax 407 850 6978 www strongparachutes com Strong Enterprises Owner s Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 Section Five Appendices ...

Page 86: ... A Green B Blue C Black D Red Suspension Lines Insert B D line at insertion mark Line up with mark on A C line Pull line out approximately 4 5 down Ziz zag double throw 308 Pull out end of line and cut off in a 45 degree angle at cut off mark A C Lines B D Lines Insertion Mark Cut off Mark 4 100 mm between marks Insertion Mark Control Lines E1 and E2 two uppers 4 100 mm between marks Insertion Mar...

Page 87: ...www strongparachutes com Strong Enterprises Owner s Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 A 2 SET 400 Main Canopy Outer Line Length Ribs 1 2 3 8 9 10 Measurements are installed on canopy with brakes set A B C D D Total 79 50 A Total 195 50 C Total 208 00 B Total 83 25 ...

Page 88: ...78 www strongparachutes com Strong Enterprises Owner s Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 A 3 SET 400 Main Canopy Inner Line Length Ribs 4 5 6 7 Measurements are installed on canopy with brakes set A B C D D Total 86 5 A Total 195 5 B Total 199 25 C Total 209 25 ...

Page 89: ...chutes com Strong Enterprises Owner s Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 A 4 SET 400 Main Canopy Control Line Attachment Denotes Structural Rib Denotes Soft Rib Control Lines Spectra P N 865013 HMA P N 865014 Total E1 F1 G 233 50 Total Inner Line 242 50 93 5 22 0 211 5 73 5 97 5 ...

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Page 91: ...w strongparachutes com Strong Enterprises Owner s Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 A 6 SET 366 Main Canopy Outer Line Length Ribs 1 2 3 8 9 10 Measurements are installed on canopy with brakes set A B C D D Total 75 1 2 A Total 185 3 8 C Total 197 3 8 B Total 79 1 8 ...

Page 92: ... 6978 www strongparachutes com Strong Enterprises Owner s Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 A B C D 82 A Total 185 5 8 B Total 189 1 2 C Total 198 1 8 A 7 SET 366 Main Canopy Inner Line Length Ribs 4 5 6 7 Measurements are installed on canopy with brakes set ...

Page 93: ... com Strong Enterprises Owner s Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 A 8 SET 366 Main Canopy Control Line Attachment Denotes Structural Rib Denotes Soft Rib Control Lines Spectra P N 865357 HMA P N 865361 Total E1 F1 G 222 7 8 Total Inner Line 230 5 8 88 1 2 21 3 8 201 1 2 70 1 4 92 1 2 ...

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Page 95: ...atellite Blvd Orlando FL 32837 Tel 407 859 9317 Fax 407 850 6978 www strongparachutes com Strong Enterprises Owner s Manual Dual Hawk Tandem System Revision L 1 16 APPENDIX B TSO Letter for Dual Hawk Tandem System ...

Page 96: ...met fingernail test complete 3 5 3 3 3 1 Drogue riser L link screws tight 3 5 3 3 3 1 Closing pin housing on drogue riser securely tacked 3 5 3 3 3 1 No cuts or frays in drogue riser webbing 3 5 3 3 3 1 Closing flap and tuck tab stiffeners in good condition 3 5 3 3 3 1 No holes or tears in Cordura or binding 3 5 3 3 3 1 No broken stitches in Cordura or binding 3 5 3 3 3 1 Drogue pouch secure 3 5 3...

Page 97: ...complete 3 6 3 3 3 3 Seam and line attachment stitch intact 3 6 3 3 3 3 All panels free of damage 3 6 3 3 3 3 No holes tears or burns in the fabric 3 6 3 3 3 3 No excessive wear at bridle attachment point 3 6 3 3 3 3 Drogue and Deployment Bag Page Section No holes or tears in fabric 3 7 3 3 3 4 Reinforcing tape on drogue body undamaged 3 7 3 3 3 4 Stitching and zigzag at base of drogue canopy comp...

Page 98: ...ou can spend all day long flying the SET 366 over and over again and land your last jump of the day as smoothly as your first NEW Risers with Every Canopy The most predictable and reliable tandem canopy available Durability leader in the tandem industry Consistent and dependable openings Smooth and responsive flight characteristics Exceptional penetration ability and flat glide The SET 400 is a hi...

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