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Silver Parachute Sales 

CELEBRATING OVER 53 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Silver Parachute Sales & Service has been dedicated to providing in-depth, personal parachute service to aerobatic and glider pilots around the world since 1972

CLICK ON "ASK ALLEN" ON THE LEFT FOR MY LAST 

ARTICLE IN SPORT AEROBATICS MAGAZINE MAY/JUNE 2024

Titled:

"Falling Out Of Your Parachute Harness Is Not an Option"

And survival is not an accident

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NEWS BULLETIN 14 SEP 25

I'm not a fortune teller BUT due to the rising cost of raw goods to manufacture parachutes and the harness/containers they go into, I wouldn't be surprised, if by the end of this year we might see a significant increase in the price of a new parachute. 

I hope not, but all the factors I see such as tariffs and the rise in the

cost of the raw goods needed to manufacture your

expensive cushion, indicates otherwise.

Here are a couple examples. The B-12 snaps commonly found on leg and chest straps on most parachutes now cost the manufacturer $28.00 each. A couple few weeks ago they were $15.00 each. The quick ejector snaps also used on leg and chest straps were $50.00 each. They now cost the manufacturer $81.00 each. The thread to sew everything together went from $10.00 a pound to $30.00 a pound. Granted, a pound of thread goes a long way, but this is what has happened now. I suspect price

increases will soon affect other raw goods.

Question?? What does the future hold based on what I see now?

I'm not saying you should rush out and buy a parachute, but

I want you to be aware of what I predict, the future holds.

If you're procrastinating about purchasing a new parachute

or one of the many demos I have in stock you might want to

act now before they are gone. All are listed at the current retail

price or less, if you're considering one of the demos I have in stock. 

If, you're not in need of a parachute help get the word out to your fellow pilots, who might be thinking about a new parachute.

Thank you, Allen

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SPECIAL SALE OF LAST YEARS

DEMO SOFTIES

WHILE THEY LAST

$245.00 OFF RETAIL PLUS FREE SHIPPING IN THE UNITED STATES

ALL ARE DEMO MODELS AND ARE IN LIKE NEW CONDITION.

THEY ALL WILL NEED CURRENT REPACKS

THEY COME WITH FREE MATCHING CARRY BAGS.

(2) MICRO 180'S (1) WITH CONVENTIONAL HARNESS

& (1) WITH AEROBATIC HARNESS: $3350.00 EA.

           (2) 16" MINI SOFTIES - RED & DARK GREY                                         WITH CONVENTIONAL HARNESSES: $3350.00 EA.

(1) 16" MINI - DARK GREY & NAVY BLUE

WITH AEROBATIC HARNESS: $3350.00

(2) SOFTIE WEDGE SEAT PACKS - DARK GREY

WITH CONVENTIONAL HARNESSES: $3550.00 EA.

I RECOMMED A 1" OR 2" SEAT CUSHION. THEY ARE EXTRA.

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NEW/USED OR DEMO PARACHUTE AVAILABILITY

(TO VIEW WHAT MODELS I HAVE IN STOCK)

GO TO THE BLUE INDEX ON THE LEFT

AND CLICK ON

"FOR SALE NEW AND USED PARACHUTES"

IF YOUR NOT SURE WHAT YOU NEED PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL ME

AND WE CAN DISCUSS YOUR MANY OPTIONS

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LIBERAL TRADE-IN POLICY

If you own a Para-Phernalia Softie pilot emergency parachute and it's reaching (or has reached) the end of it's 20 service life it's

worth $400.00 towards the purchase of a new Softie back style pilot emergency parachute. $450.00, if a seatpack. All you have to do is return your overaged Softie (to me) and I'll credit you towards the purchase of a new Softie parachute, of your choice.

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I'm Back To In Person Seminars

Click on Seminar Information on the left for details

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UPDATED BAILOUT HANDOUT MATERIAL

That goes with the EAA Webinar below.

Bailout Procedures and Survival Equipment for Pilots.

Below  is the handout material that follows along with my 

EAA Webinar Oct 20, 2020.

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EAA WEBINAR OCT 20, 2020

Did you miss my EAA Webinar in October 2020?

It's available and can be viewed by going to <EAA.org/Webinars>

 EAA member login is not required.

In the upper right corner type in "Emergency Bailout Procedures" in the search box. Click it and up will pop my two webinars. Click on the second one down. That is the one dated Oct. 20, 2020.

It goes down well with a glass of wine or a beer.

ENJOY!

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BAILOUT SAFETY SEMINAR PHOTOS

Photos from past presentations I've given

Click on any Photo to ENLARGE

Bud Anderson was part of the

"Greatest Generation"

"Gone West" May 2024

What an honor to have met and spent some time with Him.

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"Ask Allen" Column

Featured in Sport Aerobatics Magazine

View past issues of the popular Q & A column in the Ask Allen Archive.

In the index on the left click on "Ask Allen Column" and it will take you to my past columns. If you have questions or concerns

please feel free to call or email me.

Just below "Ask Allen" click on Aricles

for additional articles that were publised elsewhere.

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Deadly Mistakes Pilots Make During a Bailout

Learn how to avoid them here. Click bold underlined type to go to archive.

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THINK SURVIVAL!

I have in stock the SMAK Pak Survival Kits shown below, that attach to your parachute harness.

For more details click on: SMAK Pak Survival Kits

in the BLUE INDEX, on the left.     

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IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT WHERE TO ATTACH

ANYTHING TO YOUR PARACHUTE

Incorrectly attaching Survival Kits (like my SMAK Paks) PLBs, InReach, SPOT units, knives, kitchen sinks or any other item to your parachute harness can cause serious problems. Learn more details by clicking important notice below.

Freefall Deceleration Chart

This is the graph mentioned in the Ask Allen column that shows how quickly you will slow down after a bailout. See it here. Click the image below to enlarge.