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Packing the Reserve Container
Thread closing loop and pull up cord through Cypres
cutter and !" closing flap# Use temporary pin to pin
closing loop in place# At this point$ no more than "/%”
to &/'” of loop should be able to be pulled up with max(
imum effort# [Fig# %&]
Helpful Hint: Placing your foot on the !" closing flap
while pulling up on the !' and !) side flaps$ work the
canopy into the corners and away from the closing loop#
This is important for bulk distribution and proper pilot
chute seating and should be repeated often# Main riser
covers may be used after reserve side flaps are closed#
Push freebag into the reserve container$ filling the cor(
ners# [Fig# %"]
Helpful Hint: This is a good time to reach around the
back and work the Cypres into the canopy$ and work
the canopy around the Cypres#
Starting at bridle line attachment point on freebag$ fold
bridle in a “V” shape as shown in Fig# %%# While folding$
remove any twists in the bridle# Fold all but &(' ft of
the bridle under the !" closing flap#
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