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For those of you that started flying what are now known as Light Sport Aircraft, i.e.-Microlights, Ultralights, Hang Gliders,and Paragliders, after the year 1996, you may have never heard of "Second Chantz Aerial Survival Equipment, Inc." one of the world leaders in developing ballistic deployed parachute systems that can save whole aircraft and their occupants during extreme emergencies. That company was closed down in 1996 after producing over 4000 recovery systems since 1983, and documenting over 70 saves. This is the "short" story of that company, it's people, history, accomplishments, and its Reincarnation here in 2010.

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Out Last Newsletter Cover, 1996

Friday, March 12, 2010


Our famous "Second Chantz" Logo, recognized around the world. During the 80's and 90's Second Chantz had distributors in Europe, United Kingdom, South America, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, and elsewhere.

1 comment:

  1. I have one of your life saving devices that I found in a rental property I was cleaning out and I was curious what it was worth and if you would possibly know any who might be looking for one ? If anyone could help me out with this I'd greatly appreciate it, thank you you can contact me @ 843 991 5862 prefer text message again THANK you for your time

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