In addition to the impressive freefall and canopy flying demonstrations that the Golden Knights do for the American Public, we also do parachute packing demonstrations. This is a great way for the Team to interact with the public, to meet the great people who watch our shows all over the country, and to get a chance to tell each of the individual team member’s Army story. Here is a parachute packing demonstration pictorial for one of those events.
SSG Aaron Figel demonstrates how to stow the brakes and reconnect the slider. Photo by SGT Jen SchabenTeam leader SFC JD Berentis shows his helpers how to roll the nose for a softer opening. Photo by SGT Jen SchabenSSG Ryan Ray enlists some help to get all the air out of his canopy. Photo by SGT Jen SchabenWith all of SSG Ryan Ray's help, they each get to do about one line stow each. Photo by SGT Jen Schaben
SSG Ryan Ray gets some help with the heavy lifting. Photo by SGT Jen Schaben
SFC JD Berentis shows his help how to use a pull up cord to close the container. Photo by SGT Jen Schaben
Almost done! SSG Ryan Ray demonstrates how to fold the pilot chute. Photo by SGT Jen Schaben
Ready to go! SSG Reese Pendleton shows one of the new packers how to put on the freshly packed parachute. Photo by SGT Jen Schaben
At each event several people always ask, “So, do you actually jump them with these pack jobs?” and the answer is “Absolutely!”
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