WINGS AND WHEELS Soaring Supplies
2049 Shadyside Road
Lakewood, NY 14750

Telephone (716)763-3213 Fax (716)763-3214
email: tim@wingsandwheels.com

PILOTS EMERGENCY PARACHUTES
Wings & Wheels is the largest volume dealer for emergency parachutes in the USA!
and the "ONLY SUPPLIER" to offer you a choice and the RIGHT Parachute for you from "NATIONAL", "PARA-PHERNALIA" AND "STRONG" Emergency parachutes!

Let Wings & Wheels help YOU select the parachute that’s right for YOU...
not just the one that is available to the reseller.
HURRY....PRICES ARE GOING UP!
Strong Parachutes announces an increase between 10% - 20%
coming November 2008!...others may follow!

Now the good news!
The FAA is amending the regulations governing the packing interval for certain types of parachutes. Currently, the FAA prohibits  most parachutes from being used or carried
aboard an aircraft and available for emergency use unless they have been packed within
 the previous 120 days. New reliability data from the parachute industry and other
sources indicate that the packing interval should be increased; therefore,
we are lengthening the interval from 120 to 180 days.
 This final rule revises the parachute packing interval and ensures safe use.
The official release was November 19, 2008 as far as the register is concerned.
It will be official 30 days from that date which puts it at December 19th, 2008.

NATIONAL PARACHUTES
National Parachutes 2008 Manufacturers list prices and options
MANUFACTURED OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY,VERY COMFORTABLE, WITH CANOPY SIZES SUITABLE FOR NEARLY ALL PILOT WEIGHTS.
NATIONAL PARACHUTES feature a fully adjustable at NO ADDITIONAL charge!
"National Flat-Pack"
In co-operation with design input from Wings & Wheels National has added yet another great new design. With a slightly wider and more rectangular shape rather than the "teardrop" already copied by most other manufacturers and sold as a "wedge" parachute the new National FLAT is thinner and even more supple than before. The Flat-Pack parachute can also be custom packed* to allow more canopy to be in the top of the container for the absolute thinnest beltline thickness or spread evenly to be one thickness (thinness!) top to bottom .
National Flat-pack brochure

Compared to our original Back Parachutes, the new "National Flat" is slightly wider and higher...but much flatter. 
Plus, you have two choices for final shape / thickness based on the rigger's packing method.

   
Two more "parachute shapes" for your flying comfort and optimum cockpit fit!
Shape / Thickness change (Taper / Fully Flat) can be adjusted by the rigger any time the parachute is repacked!
See "FLATPACK ad" with more information--PDF File
(Packing Instructions--PDF File)

1.  "Taper" is 3.5" top / 1" bottom (beltline) thickness (see Navy above)
    2.  "Fully Flat" is 2.25" thickness throughout (see Red above)
            a)  The "Taper" and "Fully Flat" dimensions are 15" wide by 24" high.
            b)  Comes with a 22 panel steerable conical rated up to 220 lbs.
            c)  The weight is 13.8 lb. (includes B-12 Snaps on leg straps).
Premium series, your best value!
To offer the best value and most desired options National Parachutes along with Wings & Wheels developed the
Special value added Premium Series parachutes.
Red, Navy & Black only,
Includes Standard hardware-- B-12 Snaps on leg straps, Thread-Thru chest strap
and Carry bag. No additional options are offered or allowed on Premium series Parachutes.
"Premium" FLATPACK **
with a 22 panel steerable conical rated up to 220 lbs
 2008 MSRP $1895.00 W&W Price...$1525.00

If additional options are desired, please order SIGNATURE Model parachutes.

"Signature" FLATPACK
 2008 MSRP $1,945.00 W&W Price......$1565.00
Options available, refer to
"Signature Series" options

National 360, 425 and 490 "Premimum" Series
Teardrop Backpack parachutes
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The Premium series is a Wings & Wheels and National Parachutes exclusive design.....
Includes National's Patented "Full adjustable Harness" at NO EXTRA CHARGE
Built especially by National Parachutes to W&W specifications in order to bring
you the very best design for fit, comfort and price value.
Color Choices:  Black or Red or Navy Blue (Black Trim & Harness).
And for a limited time Free Carry Bag Included
Hardware:  B-12 Snaps on Leg Straps, Thread-thru on Chest.
Logic:  Mass produce in "standard configuration" with limited colors.
Same quality parachute system that performs equally as the pre-existing
"Signature Series" without  options.
2008 Premium 360, 425 and 490 parachute prices:
Premium 360 (24' canopy) Backpack Parachute....List $1845.00 ..... W&W price $1475.00
Premium 425 (26' canopy) Backpack Parachute...List $1895.00 ...... W&W price $1545.00
Premium 490 (28' canopy) Backpack Parachute...List 1945.00 ........ W&W price $1575.00
No additional options are available on "Premium" series parachutes

SIGNATURE SERIES PARACHUTES
Identical to Premium Parachutes but with a full array of available custom colors and options.

 The teardrop shape provides flexibility and maximum comfort even in the tightest cockpits. The shape and size make this model the most all-around universal parachute.
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*360 = Recommended Pilot Weight is up to 177 lbs.
*425 = Recommended Pilot Weight is up to 208 lbs.
*490 = Recommended Pilot Weight is up to 241 lbs.
 

Parapack container material is standard, Cordura is available for
NO EXTRA CHARGE
COLOR KEY Chart (# 1- 5 are "standard" patterns)

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2.Navy / Red Accent
3.Red / Black Accent
4.Black / Silver Accent
5.Ryl. Blue / Lt. Blue Accent
6.Black / Black Accent
7.Black / Sage Gr. Accent
8.Black / Tan Accent
9.Black / Gold Accent
10.Black / Aqua Accent
11.Black / Red / Wh. Piping
12.Black / Ryl. Blu / Wh. Piping
13.Forest Gr. / Gold Accent
14.Forest Gr. / Tan Accent
15.Forest Gr. / Black Accent
16.Forest Gr. / Silver Accent
17.Navy Bl./ Ryl. Blue Accent
18.Navy Bl./ Silver Accent
19.Navy Bl./ Lt. Blue Accent
20.Royal Bl./ Silver Accent
21.Royal Bl./ Black Accent
22.Royal Bl./ Aqua Accent
23.Royal Bl./ Red Accent
24.Red / Navy Accent
25.Red / Royal Blue Accent
26.Red / Silver Accent 

Signature 2008 Backpack prices
Prices revised July 1st 2008

NATIONAL 360 (24' Conical parachute)
 LIST $1895.00 SALE PRICE...........
$1525.00
NATIONAL 425(26' Conical parachute)
 LIST $1945.00 SALE PRICE...........
.$1575.00
NATIONAL 490(28' Conical parachute )
 LIST $1995.00 SALE PRICE..........
.$1595.00

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Includes two color container and
National's Patented
"Full adjustable Harness" at no extra charge

Full option line up available on all

SIGNATURE Series Parachutes
The parachute shown is a Custom Color with additional piping options as follows: 
Color: Red with navy accent and optional monogram:
Left Shoulder, Monogram: Outside Flap, Hardware: Quick Ejector


National "Signature Series" Seat Pack
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National's Seat Pack is especially desirable when the cockpit has more vertical space than horizontal. For added comfort, the seat pad has one inch of "Astronaut Foam" above the parachute container (user accessible/adjustable via Velcro closure).


PLEASE CALL BEFORE ORDERING THIS TYPE....
the Chair parachute is an excellent design,
but not suitable for all pilots in some glider types


2008 CHAIR and SEAT Parachute prices:
Prices revised July 1st 2008
360  (includes 2 B-12 snaps or TT Adapters) List $1945.00...W&W price $1565.00
425 
(includes 2 B-12 snaps or TT Adapters) List $1995.00...W&W price $1595.00
490
(includes 2 B-12 snaps or TT Adapters) List $2045.00...W&W price $1650.00
options prices are the same as backpack parachute options

National "Signatures Series" Parachute Options
Gravity Retainer Flap (GRF) $85.00

(Removable Gravity Retainer Flap Option
converts backpack to chair type in seconds)
Shown is the National backpack with optional "GRF" detachable seat pad of
1" "Conform" Foam. The GRF is quickly added or removed to to rigs with this option to
covert it to   either Chair or Backpack configuration.

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Matching carry bag.................$45.00
*B-12 snaps (each)..................$30.00
*Quick ejector snaps (ea)........$40.00
Velour lining on back pad......$25.00
ELT pocket.................................$40.00
Detachable foam back pad....$65.00
Sheepskin back pad..............$135.00
**Custom monogram on front vertical strap $35.00
Custom monograms on back.... please call!
** All National Parachutes include embroidered "National" Logo
and embroidered model designations (i.e. "National 360")
Custom Monograms (Names etc) are available options
"A" Harness Option for National Back,
Seat and Chair Parachutes.
Purpose: To position leg strap hardware away from lap belt.
           "A" (Alternative*) Harness                                 "Standard" Harness
      
The snap and V-ring are moved 5" rearwards to position the hardware behind lap belt. The snap and V-ring are under the lap belt and may cause discomfort during intense aerobatics. * Serves the same purpose as the "Aerobatic" harness by relocating the hardware.
NOTE: We do not recommend the "A" Harness for glider use

"Time / Life" or service life
The formal determination of "Time / Life" or service life of a non-military personnel parachute is still open ended and
 non specific. Someone must take the initiative and make a judgment call to ground it. By comparison: "Personnel (military) parachutes have a determined service life (a maximum shelf life) without use of 16.5 years, and every personnel parachute is stamped with a manufacturing date that starts its life-cycle clock.
A personnel parachute is also stamped with the date that it is first placed in service (PIS). From that point on, a parachute’s service life cannot exceed 12 years. The longer the unit sits on the shelf the less service life it has once placed in service."
The Parachute Industry Association (PIA) has visited this issue without conclusion to date. Until the PIA specifies
or recommends otherwise, it is the opinion of the current management at National Parachute that the maximum
service life is 20 years from date of manufacture.
National Emergency Parachute Manual

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Para-Phernalia
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Paraphernalia Price will increase prices as of July 1st 2008
Order now before it's too late!
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The Mini Softie is an extremely small, lightweight and comfortable backpack parachute system designed for use in today's restricted cockpit enviroments. The Mini Softie is for use by persons weighing up to 240 lbs. It is available with your choice of Conventional Harness or Aerobatic Harness.
The container is 2.25" thick x 15" wide x 24" long.
Canopy Type: Steerable Conical. Total weight: 14 lbs.
2007 list price $1745.00
Paraphernalia is raising price $150.00 July 1st 2008!
Don't wait!

PLEASE CALL FOR W&W DISCOUNT PRICE



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A narrower and shorter version of the Mini Softie, the Micro Softie is designed to fit and stay secure over the shoulder of smaller individuals. The Micro Softie can be used by persons weighing up to 180 lbs. It is available with either our Conventional or Aerobatic harness.
The container is 2.25" thick x 13" wide x 21" long.
Canopy Type: Steerable Conical*.
Total weight: 13 lbs.
2008 list price $1895.00
PLEASE CALL FOR W&W DISCOUNT PRICE

 




A wedged shaped version of our popular Mini and Micro Softies, the Wedge Softie is designed specifically to add lumbar and sacral support during high, positive G maneuvers. It is ideal for the upright seating found in Pitts style seating. The Wedge Softie is available in either 180 lb. or 240 lb. versions. It is available with either our standard H harness or our unique crossover style Aerobatic Harness. The container is 3" thick at bottom, 1/2" thick at top x 14" wide x 24" long. Canopy Type: Steerable Conical*. Total weight: 14
2008 list price $1895.00
PLEASE CALL FOR W&W DISCOUNT PRICE

 

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The chair style Long Softie is designed to conform to and maximize the comfort of the contoured seating found in today's high performance gliders and aerobatic aircraft. The Long Softie is available in either 180 lb.(13" wide) or 240 lb. (15" wide) versions. It is available with either our standard H harness or crossover style Aerobatic Harness.
Container specifications: 2.25" thick x 13" or 15" wide x 35" long. Canopy Type: Steerable Conical.
Total weight: 15 lbs.
2008 list price $1945.00

PLEASE CALL FOR W&W DISCOUNT PRICE

 

 

 


The Seatpack Softie is designed for use in aircraft that simply have no room for a backpack style parachute. The Seatpack Softie is designed for use by persons weighing up to 240 lbs. The container is 14" wide 11" fore & aft 3" thick. Canopy Type: Steerable Conical. Total weight: 16 lbs.
2008 list price $1995.00

PLEASE CALL FOR W&W DISCOUNT PRICE

 

 





A seat pack that is designed to fit into the older style “bucket” seats found in warbird aircraft. The Warbird Softie is exactly the same as our standard Seatpack Softie other than the container is an additional 3" thick. The Warbird Softie is designed for use by persons weighing up to 240 lbs. The container is 14" wide 11" fore & aft 6" thick.
Canopy Type: Steerable Conical. Total weight: 17 lbs
2008 list price $2495.00

PLEASE CALL FOR W&W DISCOUNT PRICE


 


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Conventional Harness
(normally recommended)
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By using a unique high strength webbing loop at the hip rather than the normal connecting hardware we are able to eliminate the possibility of the connecting hardware being forced into the pelvic bone (very painfull) by the lap belt during high negative G aerobatics. The aerobatic harness is connected by having the legstrap pass through the loop and then cross over and connect on the opposite side of the harness

quick_ejector.gif (4254 bytes)Quick Ejectors allow for fast, easy, one hand disconection of the harness attach points. Quick ejectors offer a nice convience, however, it is important to know they are bulkiest and heavist of all the connector hardware we offer.
Quick Ejector on Chest Strap: $75.00
Quick Ejectors on leg straps (2): $100.00

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B-12 Chest snap $50.00 extra

 


ADDITIONAL POPULAR OPTIONS: Matching storage/carry bag $35.00
Detachable sweat pad: $60.00
Sheepskin pad: $125.00
Additional Para-Phernalia Options available

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Strong Enterprises
Pilot Emergency Parachutes
HURRY....PRICES GOING UP!
Strong announces 10% price increase is coming November 2008!

NO ONE SELLS THEM FOR LESS!
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Most popular models ship direct from
"IN STOCK" Inventory!

Click on parachute to go to STRONG Website
26' Mid-Lite steerable conical canopy STRONG Parachutes come equipped with leg and chest snaps and carry bag STANDARD

NOTE: All Strong 303, 305 and 311 Parachutes we stock will include at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE the Fully adjustable harness
(a $100.00 option).

Our personal belief is that this option is necessary to
properly fit all users for safety and comfort....
and this too is recommended by Strong:
Strong Enterprises quote: Fully adjustable harness - Allows wearer to adjust the harness using seven adjustment points for a perfect fit. Works very well for clubs where different people will be using the system, also works well for the non-pilot seat in two seat airplanes where different passengers will be carried.

Para-Cushion 305 Chair Parachute
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The Model 305 parachute assembly completes the Strong Enterprises line of emergency parachutes. The Model 305 is truly a chair-parachute, covering the back of the body from shoulders to just above the knees. The patented chair-type container conforms to the curve of your back. It is especially popular among sailplane pilots flying for hours in the supine position, it is literally a "parachute-cushion" beneath the pilot. It is 42" (105 cm) long by 16" (40 cm) wide and varies from 2.5" to less than 1" (6.5 to 2.5 cm) thick, designed specifically for use where space is minimal. The complete system weighs approximately 16.5 lbs. (7.5 kg.).
Full adjustable harness (a $100.00 option)Included!
2008 LIST PRICE $1995.00...............SALE $1595..00


Para-Cushion 311 Wedge Backpack
This special back mounted container measures 24" tall by 16" wide by 1" thick at the shoulders and 3" thick at the lower back. This unique configuration allows for maximum comfort of the pilot by using the shape of the parachute system to put you in a slightly reclined, comfortable position. The model 311 is recommended for use in airplanes where head room is at a minimum and the back rest is at a straight upright angle with the seat bottom, such as a Pitts S1, Pitts Model 12, Christen Eagle, RV-4, RV-6, Harmon Rocket, and many others.
Full adjustable harness Included!
LIST PRICE $1995.00...............SALE $1595.00
 

PARA-CUSHION 303 BACKPACK
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The Model 303 parachute assembly is our most popular model and is used by warbird, sailplane and aerobatic pilots. The back-mounted container conforms to the curve of your shoulders, and is only 24" (60 cm) tall by 16" (40 cm) wide and less than 3" (7 cm) thick.  The Model 303 weighs approximately 15 lbs (6 .5 kg.). It is recommended when head space is at a minimum, such as Christen Eagle & Grob.

Para-Cushion 303 Backpack
Full adjustable harness Included!
 2008 LIST PRICE $1995.00...............SALE $1595.00 *

STRONG L-39, L-29 Parachute System

This system is designed specifically for use in the L-39 and L-29 Trainer Jet. This design incorporates the Russian designed Parachute Harness / Pilot Restraint system found on the original parachute assembly. As designed, this System perfectly replaces the original equipment, while providing the pilot with absolute comfort found on the Strong Enterprises entire line of Parachutes for Pilots.
$3195.00

 

THE SQUADRON SEAT

The Squadron Seat fits directly into a bucket style set

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Squardron Seat
The Squadron Seat Pack was designed specifically for the bucket style set pan used in Warbirds, such as the SN-J, T-6, Harvard, T-34, T-28, P-51 and many others. The pack and cushion combination are shaped to fit fully int the seat to provide a large, stable,comfortable base for the pilot to sit. The harness is fully adjustable in the main lift webs (vertical straps) as well as in the pilots lumbar area to ensure proper fit and support. The back and seat cushions utilize
Confor Foam® padding for additional comfort and support.
PN 121108 with 26' Midlite canopy.
LIST PRICE $2479.00.....SALE $2075.00

Para-Cushion 304 Seatpack


The Model 304 parachute assembly is designed specifi
cally for emergency use by sport aviators flying aircraft utilizing a seat pan. The parachute container is a seat cushion 12"x 16" (30 cm x 40 cm) and less than 3" (7 cm) thick. Because the back pad is only a half inch (1 cm) thick, the system is also especially suited to aircraft with restricted stick or rudder travel, or when head room is not restricted, such as Stearman, Great Lakes and Citabria. The complete system weighs approximately 15 lbs. (6.5 kg.). A zip-on 3" (7 cm) Confor foam padded
Travel Cushion is an optional accessory.
Full adjustable harness Included!
2008 LIST PRICE $2398.00 ...............SALE $1938.00

STRONG PARACHUTE MANUALS AVAILABLE ON
http://www.strongparachutes.com/Pages/inf_Strong_manuals.htm

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PLEASE NOTE: Strong Parachute containers are manufactured with Cordura fabric as standard. Cordura is preferred by Skydivers due to it’s durability and resistance to abrasion in hard use. Parapack material is preferred by most sailplane pilots for greater flexibility and comfort. Parapack is optional in a limited number of colors from STRONG Parachute. Special order Parapack containers from Strong Enterprises can take up to 10 weeks to ship. Wings & Wheels normal inventories includes Strong Parachutes in both Cordura and Parapack for  immediate delivery.

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PARACHUTES
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JUST IN!
National 360 Backpack Parachute
Manufactured new July 2005....AS-NEW!!

FRESH October 2008 Inspection and Re-Pack by National!
Navy Blue color
Includes (2) B-12 Snaps, Carry Bag
Sorry.....sold

National 425 Backpack Parachute
Manufactured new July 2005....AS-NEW!!

FRESH October 2008 Inspection and Re-Pack by National!
Navy Blue color Includes (2) B-12 Snaps, Carry Bag
sorry.......sold

Please note: Wings & Wheels sets a very high standard for used parachutes offered for re-sale. Unless otherwise noted , No parachute will be offered here for re-sale if the parachute, container or webbing has any fraying, tears or staining, all hardware must be free of corrosion and any evidence of excessive exposure damage from UV will be so noted.
Questions?

Ask someone who has had their life saved by parachute!
These are NOT Just a nice seat cushion......
Tim Mara (owner of Wings & Wheels) is member of the Caterpillar Club!
See: Soaring Magazine January 1991

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