The Aviator Pilot Emergency Parachute system is the first emergency parachute system designed from the beginning to utilize modern Ram-Air parachute technology as a standard configuration. The canopy is available in 4 different sizes to accommodate various weights and experience. The container is built in several planform sizes to fit most cockpit and seat configurations. The harness is built in a standard adjustable design to accommodate multiple pilots or a custom non-adjustable Sport model for the ultimate in fit, form and function in high-performance aircraft. Various hardware and back pad designs are also available.

Kirby with the P124

About the P124 Standard

The P-124 Aviator Emergency Parachute System is the first major The P-124 Aviator is the culmination of the efforts of Precision Aerodynamics and Rigging Innovations Inc. With excellence in their respective areas of expertise, Precision designed the parachute and Rigging Innovations the specialized harness and container system. Together, the complementary components combine to produce a system that is lightweight, comfortable, simple to use, and provides a degree of safety and performance unmatched by existing round parachute systems.

About the P124 Sport

The Sport Aviator configuration is the latest evolution of the Aviator. Built upon the original and proven Aviator design, the Sport series utilizes smaller canopies derived from skydiving reserve canopies to provide greater maneuverability and smaller pack volume. Because of the nature of these canopy designs, the Sport Aviator model may only be used by individuals who either have ram-air jumping experience such as skydiving, or have received special training in the use and performance of these canopies.

The harness is a fixed size design derived from high performance skydiving harnesses. Custom built to the measurements of the user, it eliminates excess hardware and webbing to provide for maximum comfort to the user.

The Sport Aviator is currently produced only in a back parachute configuration for use in seats in an upright or reclined attitude. The Sport Aviator is especially suitable for aircraft such as the Extra and Sukhoi. Rigging Innovations sponsors Kirby Chambliss, 4 time US Aerobatic Champion and current member of the Red Bull Aerobatic Team.

P124 Standard

The Canopy

  • Available in several sizes to optimize performance under various wing loadings
  • Shape allows for rapid inflation coupled with docile handling characteristics

The heart of the pilot emergency parachute system is the P-124 ram-air parachute. Available in several sizes to optimize performance under various wing loading parameters, the custom airfoil shape allows for rapid inflation coupled with docile handling characteristics.

The 246 and 280 sq ft canopies have a unique modulated control system, which allows for their use by aircrew personnel with minimal additional training required over and above what they receive on current round parachute systems.

The 179 and 212 sq ft canopies have a standard ram-air control system and are limited for use only by experienced ram-air pilots or those with appropriate training.

The container and harness

  • Transparent protector flap allows for quick visual inspection of the reserve pin
  • Design allows for maximum comfort to the wearer and minimum wear on the system
  • Adjust-A-Tab™ harness allows for quick symmetrical adjustment without excess straps getting in the way

If the canopy is the heart, then the Aviator harness and container system is the body that provides substance to the system. Drawing on years of harness and container design as well as an innovative new use of the patented articulated harness configuration (Patent #5,277,348), Rigging Innovations has developed a system that is on the cutting edge of harness design.

The container is a one-pin design that utilizes a shaped freebag deployment system that ensures a clean, fast, controlled deployment, with the high drag Stealth™ pilot chute providing fast, positive launches. Coupled with the shaped deployment bag, the pilot chute is compressed within the center of the bag in such a manner that it virtually disappears. This allows for maximum comfort to the wearer and minimum wear on the system.

The harness is the latest in comfort, simplicity, and ease of use. The patented Flex-Ring ™ concept has been adapted to create a simple to use adjustable harness that fits the complete range of today’s aircrew personnel from the 2nd percentile female to the 98th percentile male. The Adjust-A-Tab™ harness adjustment system allows for quick symmetrical adjustment without excess straps getting in the way.

P124 Sport

Highlights include

  • Weighs less than 17 lbs. for the largest models
  • Easy to fit and don.
  • Requires minimal special training course
  • The System comes complete with all component parts and matching carry bag
  • Utilizes smaller canopies derived from skydiving reserve canopies to provide greater maneuverability and smaller pack volume
  • Harness is custom built to the user

 

TSO Identification

TSO ImageThe TSO identification is located on the backpad, in the pullup cord pocket. Insert hand into the pocket and pull upward. The serial number, container size and date of manufacture are located on this label.

RI Harness Label

HarnessAll RI harnesses are identified with the date of manufacture and serial number located on the inside right rear reserve riser.

Canopy
Model
Container Dimensions
System Weight
Max Weight
P124/179
1321S
13x21x2.75
186*
P124/179
1321
13x21x2.75
186*
P124-212
1321
13x24x3.00
227*
P124-212
1324
13x24x2.75
227*
P124-212
1521
15x21x3.25
227*
P124-212
1521S
15x21x3.25
227*
P124-212
1524
15x24x3.50
14.0
227*
P124-212
1524S
15x24x3.50
13.2
227*
P124-246
1324
13x24x4.00
14.6
270
P124-246
1524
15x24x3.50
 
270
P124-280
1524
15x24x4.00
 
300

* For experienced Ram-Air Skydivers or trained personnel only