There was a question posed on parachute static lines from a previous thread that I don't think was addressed. How do you configure one? How long and strong a cable and what kind of clips to use? Some cockpits have an attachment ring for this purpose, but where do you clip it for those that don't?

Original Post: "Any comments on static lines?
My S-H glider has an in cockpit attachment point for a static line.
I am interested in comments on bailing out in am emergency.
Not as interested in the captain obvious comments like "you could accidentally open your chute after a normal landing getting out of your glider". That is implicit and obvious.Thoughts on actual emergency bailouts, static line versus regular D handle?"

That was my question.
The general advice I received was to ask a qualified rigger.

I am still very interested in doing a static line conversion to my parachute, just have not had the time to follow up on it.

Further information is of course appreciated.

On Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 2:28:39 PM UTC-5, Dee wrote:
> There was a question posed on parachute static lines from a previous thread that I don't think was addressed. How do you configure one? How long and strong a cable and what kind of clips to use? Some cockpits have an attachment ring for this purpose, but where do you clip it for those that don't?
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> Original Post: "Any comments on static lines?
> My S-H glider has an in cockpit attachment point for a static line.
> I am interested in comments on bailing out in am emergency.
> Not as interested in the captain obvious comments like "you could accidentally open your chute after a normal landing getting out of your glider". That is implicit and obvious.Thoughts on actual emergency bailouts, static line versus regular D handle?"

After Dave Nadler’s presentation at the Little Rock SSA convention I asked for the same advice you’re looking for. His response was very emphatically that a qualified parachute rigger is the only one who should install the line. He said I should take a picture of the attach point in the glider, and have the rigger install the static line per your parachute’s requirements. I suspect he’d be willing to post his reply with the points he made to me.

I've used static lines for 40 years that connect the D ring on the parachute to the factory provided connection in the ship. Could make a difference if you bang your head going out or can't find the D ring (happened to me once sky diving).

The idea came from flying fighters in the 60's and 70's that had what was called a "zero delay lanyard" that connected the D ring on the chute to the ejection seat. This lanyard was connected before take off and removed above a couple thousand feet, and then reconnected before landing. You didn't want the chute opening immediately at high altitude or high air speeds.

The length of mine is half a wing span, with the nylon strapping layered together and contained by rubber bands. See pics at:
http://karlstriedieck.com/Parachute_Lanyard.pdf

Make sure the tube your D ring cable runs through is securely sewn to the harness so that an out-of-alignment yank by the lanyard doesn't rip it loose..

Karl Striedieck karls at uplink.net

> The idea came from flying fighters in the 60's and 70's that had what was called a "zero delay lanyard" that connected the D ring on the chute to the ejection seat. This lanyard was connected before take off and removed above a couple thousand feet, and then reconnected before landing. You didn't want the chute opening immediately at high altitude or high air speeds.

You probably wanted to disconnect it AFTER landing also, lest your immediate charge off the flight line in search of a beer render you a victim of unintended cross-country excursions on a windy day.

At 01:36 17 June 2020, wrote:
>> The idea came from flying fighters in the 60's and 70's that had what
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> called a "zero delay lanyard" that connected the D ring on the chute to
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>e ejection seat. This lanyard was connected before take off and removed
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>ve a couple thousand feet, and then reconnected before landing. You
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>want the chute opening immediately at high altitude or high air
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>You probably wanted to disconnect it AFTER landing also, lest your
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>e charge off the flight line in search of a beer render you a victim of
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>ntended cross-country excursions on a windy day.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Kx-buGUOhw

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> The length of mine is half a wing span, with the nylon strapping layered together and contained by rubber bands. See pics at:
> http://karlstriedieck.com/Parachute_Lanyard.pdf
>
> Make sure the tube your D ring cable runs through is securely sewn to the harness so that an out-of-alignment yank by the lanyard doesn't rip it loose.
>
> Karl Striedieck karls at uplink.net

At last, very helpful! Thank you KS.
Dee

> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Kx-buGUOhw

I love the way he just kept pontificating as the chute slowly filled, and then when he "helped" it along. Lucky he was in a nice grassy English field. In New Mexico or Arizona, he would be looking for Band-Aids and tweezers. Or maybe Vise-Grips.

On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 7:19:45 AM UTC-5, wrote:
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Kx-buGUOhw
>

Thanks, that was a delightful morning wakeup.

His chest strap had a quick release that didn't look all that quick when he needed it.

When I bought my Softe, Allen suggested a normal buckle with the tail looped back on itself for quick release. Wonder if that works better?

Le mercredi 17 juin 2020 15:36:07 UTC+2, a écritÂ*:
> On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 7:19:45 AM UTC-5, wrote:

> When I bought my Softe, Allen suggested a normal buckle with the tail looped back on itself for quick release. Wonder if that works better?

I think that's actually a brilliant idea.