Paratec NeXt Wingman User manual

Edition 1 - 2019
Personal Emergency Parachute
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Content
1. Preface........................................................................................................................................ - 3 -
2. Description ................................................................................................................................. - 4 -
3. Description of Parts .................................................................................................................. - 5 -
4. Parachute Activation................................................................................................................. - 6 -
4.1. Manual Activation: Ripcord ................................................................................................ - 6 -
4.2. Automatic Activation: Static Line........................................................................................ - 7 -
5. Opening Characteristics: Ram-Air Parachute ........................................................................ - 8 -
6. Line Twist ................................................................................................................................... - 9 -
7. Operation: Ram-Air Parachute...............................................................................................- 10 -
7.1. Canopy Flight: Brakes Set at 50% (see picture 14.3.1.2)................................................ - 10 -
7.2. Canopy Flight: Brakes Released ....................................................................................- 10 -
7.2.1. Releasing the Brakes...................................................................................................- 10 -
7.2.2. Manuvering: Steering Toggles (Brakes Released)...................................................... - 11 -
7.2.3. Landing: Steering Toggles (Brakes Released)............................................................ - 11 -
7.3. Parachute Landing Fall ....................................................................................................- 12 -
7.3.1. Prepare for the PLF ..................................................................................................... - 12 -
7.3.2. Sequence of PLF ......................................................................................................... - 12 -
8. Maintenance of the Parachute System.................................................................................. - 13 -
8.1. Maintenance Guidelines ……………………………………………………………………… - 13 -
8.1. Avoiding Damage .............................................................................................................- 13 -
8.2. Cleaning ........................................................................................................................... - 14 -
9. Storage .....................................................................................................................................- 14 -
10. Disposal...............................................................................................................................- 15 -
11. Spare parts and part numbers (P/N).................................................................................- 15 -
12. Packing Instructions ..........................................................................................................- 16 -
12.1. Tools ( recommended) .....................................................................................................- 16 -
12.2. Preparison of the free bag................................................................................................ - 17 -
12.3. Packing / Flaking of Canopy ............................................................................................- 18 -
12.3.1. Prepare break setting .............................................................................................. - 18 -
12.3.2. Prepare the canopy .................................................................................................- 19 -
12.3.3. Prepare and pack canopy into free bag ..................................................................- 20 -
12.4. Pack and close the container ........................................................................................... - 23 -
12.4.1. Installation of closing loop and stowing of risers .....................................................- 23 -
12.4.2. Pack free bag into container....................................................................................- 24 -
12.4.3. Compress the pilot chute.........................................................................................- 25 -

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1. Preface
This manual is intended to serve as both a source of information for users, regardless of
parachute jump experience, as well as a reference for technical personnel.
The following product descriptions, explanations and examples may contain specific
terminology and names not commonly used or understood.
In case of any open questions, please feel free to contact us.

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2. Description
The NeXt WINGMAN System was specifically designed for the pilot and their unique
environment. Remarkably thin, ergonomic and extremely comfortable, it has been optimized
for the use in all types types of aircraft.
The NeXt Wingman consist of two main components, the harness/container (available in
“Standard” or “Long” version) and a SPEED 2000 7-cell square ram-air reserve parachute.
The parachute (aka “canopy”) is available in three sizes based on operator exit weight
(sizes: 190, 220 or 250sqft). The system is equipped with both an automatic and manual
parachute deployment option and includes a protective storage abd carry bag made of 1000
Denier Cordura®.
The system is approved under U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Technical
Standards Office (TSO) C23d standard.
Pic 2.1
Wingman Container right side view
Pic 2.2
Wingman Container front (inside) view
Pic 2.3
Wingman Container left side view
Pic 2.4
Wingman Container rear view

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3. Description of Parts
Pic 3.1
Canopy Lines and Attachment Points
Pic 3.2
Canopy Terminology

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4. Parachute Activation
4.1. Manual Activation: Ripcord
The ripcord handle is located on the left side of the operator’s harness.
It is secured to the inside of the handle pouch with a layer of Velcro. For activation: pull the
handle sideways out of the pocket towards the center of your body, then pull handle down
forcefully as illustrated below.
Pic 4.1.1
View of the ripcord handle
Pic 4.1.2
First pull the handle towards the center of the
body , then downwards.

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4.2. Automatic Activation: Static Line
The NeXt Wingman is equipped with an activation static line which is located under the left
Riser cover (see picture 4.2 below). The static line must be attached to the aircraft prior to
exit. ! Attention !
In order to ensure an automatic opening of the parachute.
If, after leaving the aircraft, the pilot and the damaged aircraft move
independently of one another at a constant speed and distance in the
same direction, an automatic opening may not occur.
In this case, the parachute must be activated manually!
Pic 4.2.1
Visible part of static-line
Pic 4.2.2
Static-line; view under the cover

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5. Opening Characteristics: Ram-Air Parachute
After the activation of the parachute deployment sequence by either ripcord or static line, the
parachute canopy will deploy within seconds and begin performing as designed.
The parachute opening takes place in 3 phases:
Phase1: The container opens. The spring of the auxiliary pilot parachute, which is under
tension, is released and immediately transports the pilot parachute into the air
flow. It then pulls the inner pack tray (aka freebag), which houses the packed
parachute, out of the container.
Phase 2: The canopy is extracted from the freebag and cells start to inflate.
Phase 3: The canopy is now open, inflated and fully functional.
Note: The auxiliary pilot parachute and freebag are separated from the system during phase
2 and drift to the ground independently.
Pic 5.1
Canopy inflating (scheme)
Pic 5.2
Canopy fully inflated

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6. Line Twist
Although the Speed 2000 reserve parachute is designed to mitigate line twist after canopy
inflation, they principally could occur in any parachute canopy.
Therefore, should a line twist occur, the operator must grip the risers and actively counter
the twist with swinging the body and legs in the opposite direction.
Pic 6.1
Scheme: line twist
! Attention !
While the lines are twisted:
• Do Not Release the Brakes
• Do Not Steer with the Risers
Line Twists usually correct themselves after a while.
The untwisting procedure is reinforced with counter body swing.

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7. Operation: Ram-Air Parachute
7.1. Canopy Flight: Brakes Set at 50% (see picture 14.3.1.2)
SPEED 2000 reserve parachute brake lines are pre-set and stowed at 50% when the canopy
is packed. Following opening and inflation of the canopy, this setting translates to a more
equivalent horizontal and vertical speed with the trailing edge of the canopy pulled slightly
down.
The SPEED 2000 reserve parachute can be safely flown and landed in this pre-set (50%)
braked configuration. Pulling down on either the left or right rear riser will cause the canopy
to change direction respectively. This method allows the operator to avoid obstacles as well
as steer the canopy into the wind in order to slow the forward speed over ground to facilitate
a safe landing at slower speeds.
Pic 7.1.1
Flight configuration „Brakes Set”. trailing edge of the canopy
pulled slightly down.
7.2. Canopy Flight: Brakes Released
7.2.1. Releasing the Brakes
Releasing the brakes after canopy inflation increases the forward speed of the canopy (aka
Full Glide).
To release the brakes take both steering toggles (secured on the rear risers with velcor
fastners) in your hands, loosen them from the Velcro fasteners and pull them down about 5
cm with a small tug. The brakes should now be released and changes in direction can now
be initiated via the toggles and control lines.
Pic 7.2.1.1
Flight position „arms up – neutral“ for full glide
Pic 7.2.1.2
Flare exercise with toggles
Helpful Hint: It is not necessary to release the brakes to change direction. It can be done by the rear
risers with brakes set.t