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Softie Parachute

                      

Recommended Parachutes For Your Aircraft

 Choosing a Parachute | Options | Care & Maintenance | SOFTIE Owners Manual | Square Parachute Packing Supplement  | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Softie   

     SOFTIE Introduction: The pilot emergency parachute systems are designed and manufactured with you, of course with you in mind who else?  Most likely, all you will be doing is sitting or leaning on your SOFTIE for hours on end (unless your in an aerobatic aircraft, then maybe a hour or less).  But in the event that you do need to put our system to use you can use it with full confidence. All SOFTIES are designed, tested, and manufactured beyond the FAA's TSO requirements and provide the maximum in safety, performance, and comfort.  The SOFTIE comes with your choice of our unique "Aerobatic Harness (allows for better adjustments) or a Conventional Harness. The Aerobatic Harness is designed for easier and better adjustments, and to get the leg snap hardware out of your crotch, and out of the middle of your chest. The Conventional Harness comes complete with B-12 snap leg strap hardware and a thread-thru chest adapter. Options for the Conventional Harness are a B-12 snap for the chest strap, Quick Ejector snaps for both chest strap and leg straps, or light weight Thread-Thru leg strap hardware. To the left is the  Aerobatic Harness. Please specify harness type and Options when ordering (See Below). For Canopy description click here.  PILOT SURVIVAL Pocket Survival Pak™

 

Mini-SoftieMINI-SOFTIE with Round Parachute Part No PS146MS, (MSRP) $1895.00 Call for our price 1-800-872-2488

MINI-SOFTIE with Square Parachute Part No PS146SQ,  $2300.00   Call for our price 1-800-872-2488

Please call for our price, 1-800-872-2488 or E-Mail.

An extremely small, lightweight and comfortable backpack parachute system designed for use in today's restricted cockpit environments. Canopy Type: Preserve 1, 24-Foot Steerable Conical, 22 Gore low porosity Canopy, for persons weighing up to 240 lbs, 140 Knts, For Canopy description click here. Total weight: 14 lbs. 
The Mini-Softie (240lbs) is designed for use by persons weighing up to 240 lbs, 140 Knts.
Container specifications: 2.25" thick x 15" or 16" wide x 24" long.
PILOT SURVIVAL Pocket Survival Pak™

  

   

Micro-SoftieMICRO-SOFTIE with Round Parachute Part No PS147MCS (180 Lbs) (MSRP) $1895.00                                          Call for our price 1-800-872-2488

 

Please call for our price, 1-800-872-2488 or E-Mail.  Shipping not included with the Softie parachutes.  Canopy Type: Preserve 3, 24-Foot Steerable Conical, 20 Gore low porosity Canopy, for persons weighing up 180 lbs at 140 knts, For Canopy description click here Container specifications: 2.25" thick x 13" wide x 21" long.

The Micro-Softie is for use by pilots weighing up to 180 lbs at 140 knots (Container size 3" thick x 13" wide x 21" long).

Canopy Type: Steerable Conical*. Total weight: 13 lbs.
  

Call for our price 1-800-872-2488

Wedge-Softie

 

WEDGE-SOFTIE. Part No PS148WS (MSRP) $1895.00  Call for our price 1-800-872-2488

Please call for our price, 1-800-872-2488 or E-Mail. Shipping not included with the Softie parachutes. A wedged shaped version of our popular Mini-Softie (240lbs) and Micro-Softies (180lbs). The Wedge-Softie is designed specifically to add lumber and sacral support during high positive "G" maneuvers. Ideal for the upright seating found in Pitts style seating.
Available in either 180 lb. or 240 lb. versions. Container specifications: 3" thick at bottom, 1/2" thick at top x 14" wide x 24" long. Canopy Type: Steerable Conical*. 
Total weight: 14 lbs.   

 

LONG-SOFTIE. Part No PS149LS (MSRP) $1945.00 ,  Call for our price 1-800-872-2488, Available in either 180 lb. (13" wide),

or 240 lb. (15"wide) versions.
Container specifications: 2.25" thick x 13" or 15" wide x 35" long.
Canopy Type: Steerable Conical. 
Total weight: 15 lbs. 

 

The Seat pack Softie is designed for use in aircraft that simply have no room for a backpack style parachute. The Seat pack Softie is designed for use by persons weighing up to 240 lbs. The container is 15" wide 14" fore & aft 2 1/2" thick. We now offer the SEAT PACK Softie in a Wedge version that is thicker at the front and thinner at the rear which allows for greater headroom. Canopy Type: Steerable Conical. Total weight: 16 lbs. Please specify your harness choice and any options when ordering. We now offer the SEAT PACK Softie in a Wedge version that is thicker at the front and thinner at the rear which allows for greater headroom. Canopy Type: Steerable Conical. Total weight: 16 lbs. Please specify your harness choice and any options when ordering. (MSRP) $1995.00    Call for our price 1-800-872-2488

 

The Preserve I   P/N Model FFE-201, for weights up to 240 Lbs at 140 Knots,  24 foot steerable reserve is one of the lightest on the market weighing only 6 1/2 lbs. It is block constructed and made from 1 oz ripstop, 0-5 CFM (cubic feet per minute) material. The canopy has 22 gores, 4 panels each, with 3 concentric bands, and a meshed double "L" modification. The suspension lines are 550 lb tensile strength, and are 7515 Type II. The canopy is diaper deployed. The PRESERVE I, High Speed, is authorized under NAS 804, Paragraph 4.3.6.1 Standard (High Speed) Type Parachute.

 The Preserve III   P/N Model FFE-202, for weights up to 180 Lbs at 140 Knots, 24 foot steerable reserve is one of the lightest on the market weighing only 6 1/2 lbs. It is block constructed and made from 1 oz ripstop, 0-5 CFM (cubic feet per minute) material. The canopy has 20 gores, 3 panels each, with 3 concentric bands, and a meshed double tri-vent modification. The suspension lines are 400 lb tensile strength, and are 32N400  tubular nylon. The canopy is diaper deployed. The PRESERVE III, Low Speed, is authorized under NAS 804, Paragraph 4/3/6/2 Low Speed Type Parachute.

 Both Preserve I & III canopies have a forward speed of @ 8-10 mph and a rate of descent at sea level with 200 lbs suspended weight of between 16.0 and 16.4 feet per second. The turning rate is approximately 5-6 seconds per 360 degrees.

 Both Preserve I & III  are diaper deployed and may be installed on two or four risers. The factory installed steering lines  system  are required.

OPTIONS

 HARNESS OPTIONS
click on pictures for details
P/N 210, Quick Ejector Each
$75.00
 P/N 214, Thread Thru Adaptors
 N/C
 P/N 216. Aerobatic Harness
 N/C
 P/N 218, Capewell Canopy Releases
(harness is non adjustable)
 $295.00
 Container Options
 P/N 220, Genuine Sheepskin Backpad
 $155.00
 P/N 222, Matching Carry-All bag
$ 65.00
 P/N 224, Static Line
 $ 50.00
 P/N 226,  Bailout Bottle Cover
 $ 35.00
 P/N 228, Lumbar Pad (Long Softie only)
 $ 25.00
P/N 230, Custom Colors
Brown, Orange, Gold, Green, Teal,
Tan, Purple
 $25.00
P/N 232, Custom Color Binding Trim

$25.00

 P/N 234, Stripes, Each stripe
 $15.00
 P/N 236, Monogram (Max 5 letter and/or numbers)
Your choice of thread color
 $25.00
 
Harness/Container Only (Canopy & Pilot Chute not included)  
P/N 820, Mini $725.00
P/N 840, Micro $725.00
P/N 860, Long Softie $775.00
P/N 880, Wedge Softie $725.00
P/N 900, Seat $800.00
P/N 920, Warbird Seat (Includes 2 Inch Seat Pad) $825.00
P/N 940, Pilot Chute $145.00

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STANDARD CONVENTIONAL HARNESS

Our conventional harness has a fully adjustable main lift web which permits the harness to be adjusted to fit a wide range of individuals. The harness has connection points on each leg strap and on on the chest strap. The leg straps come standard with Parachute Hardware &  Options connectors. As an option, we offer Thread Thru Adapters or Quick Ejectors on the legstraps. The chest strap comes standard with a Thread Thru Adapter, a Quick Ejector is optional on the chest strap.

AEROBATIC HARNESS

Aerobatic HarnessOur unique crossover style Aerobatic Harness is designed specifically for pilots doing high NEGATIVE G aerobatic maneuvers. The harness is designed so that the legstrap connecting hardware is moved away from the hips where it can dig in and cause pain and discomfort during high negative G aerobatic maneuvers.
By using a unique high strength webbing loop at the hip rather than the normal connecting hardware we are able to eliminate the possibility of the connecting hardware being forced into the pelvic bone (very painful) by the lap belt during high negative G aerobatics.

The aerobatic harness is connected by having the legstrap pass through the loop and then cross over and connect on the opposite side of the harness (see photo).

 

Customize your SOFTIE with colors to match your aircraft or your own personal taste. Here are some tips on choosing colors:
1) Remember that darker colors hide dirt better
2) Although the container sections labeled 1 & 2 (see the diagram below) can be different colors, it looks much better to make them the same color.

COLORS

Please note that colors shown here may not exactly match the actual colors of the material.

There is an additional charge for custom colors depending on the availability of the material.

OPTION PHOTOS


Capewell Canopy Releases allow the canopy to be disconnected from the harness. If you fly in areas where high ground winds are common you may want to consider this option. Capewells will allow you to release the canopy to avoid being drug across the ground after landing.
NOTE: The harness main lift web is non-adjustable when Capewells are installed.
Capewell Harness Option: $275.00

B-12 Snaps come as standard leg strap hardware on all Softies.

 

 

No additional charge for B 12 Snaps Option, but to add a B-12 for the chest strap , please add $35.00
 

Thread Thru Adaptors are the flattest and lightest of the connectors we offer. For a pilot that is interested in minimizing weight and bulk, thread thru adaptors are an excellent choice.
No additional charge for Thread Thru Option
Quick Ejectors allow for fast, easy, two finger disconnection of the harness attach points. Quick ejectors work under a load.
Quick Ejector Each: $50.00
 

Custom Monogram: You can personalize your Softie with your initials or aircraft registration numbers. Choose any combination of up to six letters and numbers and we will embroider them on the right side of the harness in your choice of colors.
Custom Monogram: $25.00

 

 

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