Strong RV Seat Parachute
Strong RV Seat Parachute
The Strong 314 RV-4 Seat Parachute is designed to fit into the seat bottom recess in RV-4 and RV-8 aircraft with the factory cushion removed. It can also be used in other aircraft in which a less rectangular shaped seat is desired.
The RV-4 Seat Parachute includes:
- Harness/Container
- Mid-Lite Parachute
- Ripcord
- Lil Grabber Pilot Chute
- Carry Bag
RV-4 Seat, measures 10" (24.5 cm) front-to-back by 15.5" (39.4 cm) side-to-side by 3.5" (8.9 cm) thick in the seat; 1.5" (3.75 cm) thick throughout the back.
RV-4 is designed to be used in place of the factory seat cushion. By using an additional comfort foam Travel Cushion the Pilots height may be customised by adding an additional 1" (2.5 cm) to 6" (15 cm).
TSO - C23c cat. B & SAE AS-8015A (w/26 FT Mid-Lite)
Take a look at Strong Parachutes story below:
And Rob Davies' P-51 Para-Cushion Save at Duxford 2011:
