MIRAGE SYSTEMS G4 - Using Leverage Bar for Closing Loop; Forcing Pilot Chute Down; Accordion Folding Pilot Chute Canopy

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Packing the Reserve Container
Using a leverage bar with the pull up cord for leverage!
pull the closing loop up through the "# pilot chute cap$
Pin using the temporary closing pin$ [Fig$ #%]
Remember! there is no "# flap! the reserve pilot chute
is "# in the closing sequence$
IMPORTANT:
There should not be pilot chute fabric
inside of the compressed coils of the spring$
Helpful Hint: If an actual leverage bar is not available! a
wrench or packing paddle can be used$
After pilot chute is pinned! force the pilot chute down
into the reserve freebag$ [Fig$ #&]
Helpful Hint: Placing your foot on the "# reserve pilot
chute 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$
Accordion fold both top and bottom halves of the pilot
chute canopy as shown! making one long tube$ Thread
pull up cord through flap ") [Fig$ #*]
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