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From: paul@ubvax.UUCP (Paul Fries)
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Subject: Re: Squares for students
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Date: Thu, 7-Mar-85 13:58:15 EST
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> Does anyone have experience with putting first jumpers out on square
> parachutes?  I'd be interested in information about how rigs should
> be set up, and what the pitfalls are in training students to use them.
> 
> Fred Wamsley  D8844

The student programs at Antioch Parachute Center, Antioch CA, uses
"squares" exclusively for students.

I believe that most of the rigs are from Strong, with Mighty Mak mains
and 26' LOPO reserves.

FFI: Marty Jones, Antioch Parachute Center, (415)757-9957