Pilot Chute

A pilot chute is a small auxiliary parachute used to deploy the main or reserve parachute. The pilot chute is connected to the deployment bag containing the parachute by a bridle. On modern skydiving rigs three types of pilot chutes can be found:

  • Spring-loaded
  • Pull-out
  • Throw-out

Read more about Pilot Chute:  Spring Loaded, Pull-out, Throw-out

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