Hang Gliding Drogue Parachute & Parachute Pack

Advanced Aerodynamic Advantages

• Smooth, Predictable Deployment

This reduces opening shock, preserves pilot stability, and ensures that the drag coefficient rises smoothly rather than violently — critical when deploying close to the ground or while on approach.

• Resistant to Ground-Effect Collapse

Many drogues partially collapse when descending into the ground effect cushion or ridge compression.
Rocketman’s four-line design maintains canopy pressure even when airflow becomes distorted, making it exceptionally resistant to collapse during the last 50–150 feet of descent.

• Minimal Oscillation and Yaw Input

Where conventional drogues may wander, surge, or impart yaw forces, Rocketman drogues exhibit:

• Near-zero lateral oscillation
• Stable alignment in disturbed air
• Predictable drag coefficients across a wide airspeed range

This means the chute remains locked in directly behind the pilot, keeping your control inputs clean and effective.

• Short Bridle Integration

A shortened, low-profile bridle reduces:

• Snag potential on the keel
• Interference with the control bar
• Hang-up risks in brush, fences, or rough terrain landings
• Pilot workload during emergency or off-field landings

By minimizing line length, we ensure direct, stable drag instead of sloppy, delayed response.

• Improved Landing Precision

Pilots gain the ability to:

• Drop into smaller bailout zones
• Maintain lower airspeed while retaining pitch authority
• Steepen their approach without transitioning to a dangerous dive
• Counter unexpected altitude gain in thermic conditions

For XC pilots, instructors, and ridge flyers, this tool becomes an essential safety enhancer, not just an accessory.

Hang Gliding Drogue Parachute

Includes:
A 5 ft diameter parabolic drogue parachute engineered for maximum in-flight stability and controlled drag generation. The parabolic geometry minimizes oscillation, reduces heading deviation, and is specifically designed to lower opening shock loads during deployment. This system provides predictable aerodynamic behavior during steep or tight landing approaches where energy management is critical.

Hang Gliding Parachute Pack

Purpose-built for foot-launched hang glider operations, this deployment pack is constructed from industrial-grade Kevlar fabric to resist abrasion, UV exposure, moisture, and long-duration environmental fatigue. Designed for reliability through repeated mounting and dismount cycles.

Technical Features

• Velcro-backed structural mounting panel attaches securely to standard and aero-profile control bars ranging from 1” to 3” in diameter.
• Reinforced grommet-and-pin retention system engineered to prevent inadvertent deployment while providing immediate activation under pilot pull force.
• Integrated pull-pin tether ensures the pin remains with the pack, eliminating loose hardware during emergency deployment.
• Low-drag external housing to minimize aerodynamic interference, airflow noise, and bar turbulence.
• Ballistic nylon outer shell with an internal fiberglass reinforcement plate for long-term durability across varied flying conditions, including high-wear launch and landing sites.

Hang Glider Parachute + Pack Combo

A complete, integrated drogue system combining the 5 ft parabolic chute with the Ballistic Deployment Pack. Ideal for pilots seeking a fully engineered solution that enhances glide-path control, stabilizes high-energy approaches, and ensures rapid, dependable deployment capability.