Ask Allen
An archive of the bi-monthly column published in Sport Aerobatics magazine.
Don't forget my Webinar (online seminar) January 19th at 5pm (pst).
For details go to my home page.
2012
2011
December 2011
-- Are old habits hard to break?
Take control of who packs your parachute.
December 2011.pdf
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-- Are old habits hard to break?
Take control of who packs your parachute.
December 2011.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [282.0 KB]
August 2011
-- How to properly adjust an aerobatic harness
-- What is the best parachute for a warbird?
askalAUG2011.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [417.3 KB]
-- How to properly adjust an aerobatic harness
-- What is the best parachute for a warbird?
askalAUG2011.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [417.3 KB]
June 2011
-- An account of the tornado at Sun 'n Fun
26-27_askalJUNEfinal.pdf
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-- An account of the tornado at Sun 'n Fun
26-27_askalJUNEfinal.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [308.5 KB]
2010
August 2010
-- What to do with the spring-loaded pilot chute when shipping your parachute for a repack
askal_Aug2010.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [152.6 KB]
-- What to do with the spring-loaded pilot chute when shipping your parachute for a repack
askal_Aug2010.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [152.6 KB]
June 2010
-- How fast do I decelerate when bailing out?
GO TO MY HOME PAGE TO DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE
DECELERATION CHART SHOWN BELOW
-- When does the 180-day repack actually expire?
askal_Jun_2010.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [123.7 KB]
-- How fast do I decelerate when bailing out?
GO TO MY HOME PAGE TO DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE
DECELERATION CHART SHOWN BELOW
-- When does the 180-day repack actually expire?
askal_Jun_2010.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [123.7 KB]
February 2010
-- Pocket change and bailouts
-- How to stow leg and chest straps
Feb_10.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [378.0 KB]
-- Pocket change and bailouts
-- How to stow leg and chest straps
Feb_10.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [378.0 KB]
2009
December 2009
-- Tour of Silver Parachute Sales
-- Protecting your parachute
Dec_09.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [150.5 KB]
-- Tour of Silver Parachute Sales
-- Protecting your parachute
Dec_09.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [150.5 KB]
October 2009
---How fast do I decelerate when I bail out?
( GO TO MY HOME PAGE TO DOWNLOAD A
COPY OF THE DECELERATION CHART)
---What do plastice ties ,tape and Velcro have in
Common?
Oct 2009.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [85.5 KB]
---How fast do I decelerate when I bail out?
( GO TO MY HOME PAGE TO DOWNLOAD A
COPY OF THE DECELERATION CHART)
---What do plastice ties ,tape and Velcro have in
Common?
Oct 2009.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [85.5 KB]
August 2009
-- How to attach a PLB or survival kit to your parachute
2009-08_askal.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [121.8 KB]
-- How to attach a PLB or survival kit to your parachute
2009-08_askal.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [121.8 KB]
June 2009
-- Packing logs and maintenance records
-- How to use dot snaps
2009-06.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [109.7 KB]
-- Packing logs and maintenance records
-- How to use dot snaps
2009-06.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [109.7 KB]
April 2009
-- Effect of 180-day repacks
-- How to use a static line
April_09.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [103.4 KB]
-- Effect of 180-day repacks
-- How to use a static line
April_09.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [103.4 KB]
February 2009
-- What side of the aircraft should I jump from?
-- Arrival of 180-day repacks!
Feb09.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [84.9 KB]
-- What side of the aircraft should I jump from?
-- Arrival of 180-day repacks!
Feb09.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [84.9 KB]
2008
October 2008
-- How do I practice egress?
-- 180-day repack cycle update
Oct08.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [212.8 KB]
-- How do I practice egress?
-- 180-day repack cycle update
Oct08.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [212.8 KB]
December 2008
-- How do I store a parachute?
-- Is my parachute steerable?
Dec08.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [273.7 KB]
-- How do I store a parachute?
-- Is my parachute steerable?
Dec08.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [273.7 KB]
August 2008
-- How to attach a PLB to a parachute
-- How to protect your parachute when removing seat cushions
ask_al_August_2008.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [231.3 KB]
-- How to attach a PLB to a parachute
-- How to protect your parachute when removing seat cushions
ask_al_August_2008.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [231.3 KB]
June 2008
-- 180-day repack update
-- What's the best way to ship a parachute?
June_2008.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [153.5 KB]
-- 180-day repack update
-- What's the best way to ship a parachute?
June_2008.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [153.5 KB]
April 2008
-- What does the word “hope” have to do with flying?
-- Why am I having trouble finding someone to pack my 20-something-year-old parachute?
2008-04.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [78.3 KB]
-- What does the word “hope” have to do with flying?
-- Why am I having trouble finding someone to pack my 20-something-year-old parachute?
2008-04.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [78.3 KB]
February 2008
-- How do I select a parachute that fits me and my aircraft?
-- How do I choose the correct size parachute for me?
2008-02.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [144.2 KB]
-- How do I select a parachute that fits me and my aircraft?
-- How do I choose the correct size parachute for me?
2008-02.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [144.2 KB]
2007
December 2007
It looks like the flying season is done where -- How do I properly store my parachute?
-- Why did the quick ejector snap that holds my leg straps on break?
2007-12.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [202.9 KB]
It looks like the flying season is done where -- How do I properly store my parachute?
-- Why did the quick ejector snap that holds my leg straps on break?
2007-12.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [202.9 KB]
October 2007
-- What do I do with excess leg and chest strap webbing?
-- Which FARs does the place I have my chute packed have to follow?
2007-10.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [208.5 KB]
-- What do I do with excess leg and chest strap webbing?
-- Which FARs does the place I have my chute packed have to follow?
2007-10.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [208.5 KB]
August 2007
-- My parachute is showing signs of wear and abrasion near the rip cord protector flap. What can I do to prevent this and avoid a costly repair?
-- I’ve heard that I should check the rip cord pins w
2007-08.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [180.5 KB]
-- My parachute is showing signs of wear and abrasion near the rip cord protector flap. What can I do to prevent this and avoid a costly repair?
-- I’ve heard that I should check the rip cord pins w
2007-08.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [180.5 KB]
June 2007
-- The elastic keepers on my parachute’s chest and leg straps are missing. Are they important?
-- Is it true I need a large military style parachute like a 28-foot C-9 canopy if I fly a fast aircraf
2007-06.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [167.5 KB]
-- The elastic keepers on my parachute’s chest and leg straps are missing. Are they important?
-- Is it true I need a large military style parachute like a 28-foot C-9 canopy if I fly a fast aircraf
2007-06.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [167.5 KB]
April 2007
-- I would like to practice pulling the ripcord on my parachute before shipping, but what do I do with the sprung pilot chute?
-- To help prevent theft, can I mark my parachute container with a markin
2007-04.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [129.3 KB]
-- I would like to practice pulling the ripcord on my parachute before shipping, but what do I do with the sprung pilot chute?
-- To help prevent theft, can I mark my parachute container with a markin
2007-04.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [129.3 KB]
February 2007
-- How should I ship my parachute when it’s due for a repack?
-- How often should I replace my seat belts in my aircraft?
2007-02.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [417.9 KB]
-- How should I ship my parachute when it’s due for a repack?
-- How often should I replace my seat belts in my aircraft?
2007-02.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [417.9 KB]
2006
December 2006
-- I’m thinking of purchasing a new parachute, and I want to upgrade. Should I consider a rectangular (ramair) parachute like sky divers use?
-- I plan on flying in the winter, and I wear extra clot
2006-12.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [319.8 KB]
-- I’m thinking of purchasing a new parachute, and I want to upgrade. Should I consider a rectangular (ramair) parachute like sky divers use?
-- I plan on flying in the winter, and I wear extra clot
2006-12.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [319.8 KB]
June 2006
-- I’m interested in purchasing a used parachute. What should I look for?
-- Can a jump center (drop zone rigger) pack my parachute?
2006-06.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [107.1 KB]
-- I’m interested in purchasing a used parachute. What should I look for?
-- Can a jump center (drop zone rigger) pack my parachute?
2006-06.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [107.1 KB]
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