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Precision's
Popular All-Purpose
9 Cell Canopy
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The
Falcon 9 cell canopy was introduced by Precision
Aerodynamics in 1986. The canopy was designed utilizing
the same successful  "sizing
techniques" which had become so popular in
the Raven main/reserve. The idea of producing a
different canopy size for a specific weight range
was quickly picked up by other manufacturers. The
Falcon blueprints call for F-111 fabric and either
Dacron or Spectra suspension line. The canopy is
available in nine different model sizes, ranging
from 120 to 300 square feet. The
larger canopies, when jumped at the lower end of
the weight range, provide docile and forgiving flight
characteristics making the Falcon ideal for use
by students and novice jumpers. The Falcon is a
favorite canopy many drop zone's Accelerated Freefall
applications. When jumped at the upper end of the
weight range, the airfoil transforms into a zippy
sportster mode, while maintaining predictable dynamic
flight stability and soft and easy landings.
The
airfoil and aspect ratio are not the same as any
other Precision canopy, but the construction techniques
used in the assembly were taken directly from the
highly successful Raven plan, presumably because
of the proven weight/pack volume ratio. As a matter
of fact, like its sister 7 cell Raven, the Falcon
9 cell was fully drop tested in accordance with
TSO C-23c, Category B. As such, it carries the approval
of the FAA's TSO stamp, allowing it to also be packed
as a reserve. This is a little-known fact which
Precision has never elected to use as a marketing
tool in the civilian world, but is probably a key
factor in the success of the canopy in military
applications worldwide.
During
the recent assault on the world record for the most
parachute jumps made during 24 hours, Raeford's
Jay Stokes used Falcon mains and Raven Reserves.
The sturdy and reliable Falcon 9 cell made all 131
jumps without any problems, and it may have been
selected for its opening and landing characteristics.
Many of those jumps were made at night, and the
reserve never had to be used.
The
retail price for the Falcon canopy ranges from $1238
for the small canopies to $1398 for the large canopies.
There are no extra charges for Microline or custom
colors.
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