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  2. Parachuting - Wikipedia

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    A new container/harness system can cost between US$1,500 and US$3,500, [22] main canopies for the experienced parachutist can cost between $2,000 and US$3,600, [23] [24] [25] reserve canopies cost between US$1,500 and US$2,500 [26] and AADs US$1,000 [27] cost. Higher performance and tandem parachutes cost significantly more, whilst large docile ...

  3. Composite Engineering BQM-167 Skeeter - Wikipedia

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    It can carry a 159 kg (351 lb) internal payload, a 227 kg (500 lb) external payload, and has a 45 kg (99 lb)-capable weapon hardpoint on each wing. The platform is recoverable on land or at sea using a parachute system. [6] [7] In May 2017, the UTAP-22 received the official name Mako. [8] The aircraft costs between $2-$3 million. [9]

  4. Arion Lightning - Wikipedia

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    The Lightning was developed by designers Pete Krotje, Ben Krotje and Nick Otterback. [2]Originally designed as a high speed, low wing composite aircraft for the Jabiru series of engines, the LS-1 was redesigned to meet American light-sport requirements by extending the wings to lower the stall speed and using a fixed pitch propeller.

  5. Joint Precision Airdrop System - Wikipedia

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    The Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS) is an American military airdrop system which uses the Global Positioning System (GPS), steerable parachutes, and an onboard computer to steer loads to a designated point of impact (PI) on a drop zone (DZ). The JPADS family of systems consists of several precision airdrop systems, ranging from extra ...

  6. Buckeye Dream Machine - Wikipedia

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    Buckeye two-place model powered parachute in flight The Buckeye Dream Machine is an American powered parachute that was designed and produced by Buckeye Industries , introduced in 1985. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft, as a kit, in the form of plans for amateur ...

  7. How this American moved to Italy and became the country’s ...

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    After visiting Italy for the first time with her father in 1975, Rabbi Barbara Aiello, from the United States, remembers thinking, “I’ll live here one day.” Almost three decades later she ...

  8. Pipistrel Alpha Trainer - Wikipedia

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    A full airframe emergency ballistic parachute is included as standard equipment. [3] The fuel consumption is projected to be 9.5 L (2.5 US gal) per hour when used in the training role and conducting touch-and-go circuits. [2] [3] The 50 L (13 US gal) fuel tank allows an endurance of more than 4 hours.

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