Lets change the scenario... your chute is past inspection date.. since you
last had it inspected an AD came out on the rip cord., Replace at next
inspection.

You may or may not have received notification of the AD.

You used the chute and when you pulled the rip cord, you were left holding
the handle as it separated from the cord, the cause for the AD.

You SPLAT against the concrete and bounce... while frantically trying to
grab that thin metal cord in your bare hands and grip it strong enough to
pull it.

You had no insurance, so lets not worry about that. Your surviving family
tries to sue the parachute maker, and the lawsuit has been shot full of
holes by you knowingly using the beyond inspection date chute as a seat back
cushion, and then in mid air tried to change it back into a viable
parachute.

Oh well..

BT

"Bill Daniels" wrote in message
...
This thought popped into my mind today.

Lets say an occasion arises requiring the use of your out-of-date
parachute.
You leap clear of your damaged glider and pull the ripcord and, as we all
expect, the 'chute works perfectly.

Through dumb luck and many yanks on the risers, you manage to land on the
airport ramp unhurt. As you stand there with a huge grin on your face for
having cheated death in a very spectacular way, a gentleman walks up to
you
and pumps your hand congratulating you on your successful jump and
welcoming
you to the "Caterpillar Club".

He then whips out his FAA ID and asks to see your pilots license and your
parachute repack log....

Bill Daniels