TOST Cable Parachutes
TOST Cable Parachute For Steel Winch Cables
General Description
TOST Cable Parachutes for Steel Winch Cables - BT Cable Parachute & Cross Panel Cable Parachute:
BT Cable Parachute:
The durable parachute with high life expectancy. The large canopy enables pulling in of the winch cable at a low engine torque. The second generation of this cable parachute is smaller, is dropping faster, and thus less affected by side winds.
Description: Four-segment canopy, the material now is even stronger and from more abrasion-resistant nylon. With 8 black end-to-end shroud belts, and reinforced parachute edges. The long shroud belts are exchangeable. When damaged, you can order replacement belts and can exchange them yourself. The shroud belts are held together by a delta screw-type connector.
Important notes for the use of the BT cable parachute: The BT cable parachute is now smaller, thus you must not use a 10 m intermediate cable any longer (acc.to SBO/LTA 73-16 this is mandatory for a canopy diameter larger than 1500 mm). the 2 m intermediate cable (and 3 m safety cable) is now sufficient. If the 10 m intermediate cable has proved itself in operation you may of course continue to use it.
TOST Cable Parachute price varies depending on selection. Use above buttons for selections and final price.
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P/N SKU |
Desc | Color |
Canopy Base ∅ m (In Flight) |
Length Parachute mm |
Weitht g |
|
133000 5118 |
BT Cable Parachute | Red | 1800 | 3500 | 2600 |
|
133500 5119 |
Cross Panel Cable Parachute |
White | 1400 | 1500 |
Cable preamble winch launch
The German Gliding Operation Order (SBO), latest edition, also newly regulates the winch cable
equipment, however considerung the Air Technical Note LTA 73-16:
Connecting sequence
- 3 m safety cable with connecting ring pair
- Weak link
- Intermediate Cable: Length 2 m or 10 m
Please see the picture of the connecting sequence on page 106 “Schematics Winch Launch”.
Safety Cable
To reduce the danger of loops and tangled cables at the glider, at the beginning of the launch a “stiffened” safety cable of 3 m length is stipulated.
Weak link
Select the correct breaking load according to the manual or TCDS of the towed glider.
The weak link position, now, can also be between the connecting ring pair and the safety cable.
Quick release link
When using a double drum winch the leeward winch cable has to be used first. The parachute of the other cable must be disconnected.
Please look for suitable parts on the page “Connectors/Quick Release Links”.
Intermediate cable
With a diameter of the parachute canopy of 1.5 to 2.0 m to the LTA 73-16 a distance of at least 13 m between the release of the glider and the parachute vent is stipulated. In addition to the 3 m safety cable an intermediate cable of 10 m must be used.
With a canopy diameter of less than 1.5 m the distance between the release and the parachute
vent can be less. The minimum distance, however, is 5 m, which means that an intermediate
cable of 2 m length has to be used.
Cable parachute
The maximum permissible canopy diameter of the cable parachute is 2.0 m
TOST Cable Parachutes for Steel Winch Cables are a special order item. Please allow approximately 4 weeks for delivery.
Always use TOST Tires and Tubes when available.
See "Tech Data" tab for Description, Application and Technical Data.
See "Docs" tab for "TOST Tire, Tube & Wheel Selection Guide".
Cross Panel Cable Parachute: This light parachute combines high strength with a very good price/performance ratio. Its special construction allows for the parachute to descend very slowly and nearly non-rotating.
Description: Canopy made of two polyamide panels stitched together cross-shaped. The canopy edges are reinforced with belts. Parachute color: white. Eight shroud lines are held together at the top and bottom in large leather thimbles. The shroud belts are tied to loops at the canopy base.
Important notes for the use of the cross-panel cable parachute: The canopy diameter is less than 1.5 m. Thus the sequence is as follows: 3 m safety cable – weak link element (can also be positioned between connecting ring pair and safety cable) – 2 m intermediate cable.
