A parachute release apparatus includes at least one parachute connector releasably attached thereto. A delay release timer coupled to the apparatus is movable between locked and unlocked positions at a predetermined time after deployment of the parachute to permit release of the parachute connector after landing. A fail-safe device positioned adjacent the delay release timer is operable to hold the delay release timer in the locked position until the fail-safe device is removed after deployment of a parachute.

A parachute release apparatus includes at least one parachute connector releasably attached thereto. A delay release timer coupled to the apparatus is movable between locked and unlocked positions at a predetermined time after deployment of the parachute to permit release of the parachute connector after landing. A fail-safe device positioned adjacent the delay release timer is operable to hold the delay release timer in the locked position until the fail-safe device is removed after deployment of a parachute.

A system for automatic optimization of an ejection system for an aircraft includes the ejection system having a plurality of adjustable settings and having a plurality of components. The system further includes a connector configured to connect to a component of the plurality of components and having a connector portion that includes information corresponding to a user of the ejection system. The system further includes a controller coupled to the ejection system and configured to adjust at least one of the plurality of the adjustable settings of the ejection system based on the information corresponding to the user of the ejection system.

A multi-staged suspension line length parachute is provided. The parachute may comprise a canopy, a suspension line, a bundle, a bundling confluence, a traditional confluence, and a riser. The parachute may also comprise a cutter and a cutter pin puller configured to activate the cutter. The bundle may comprise a bundling line configured to secure secondary length from the suspension line. The parachute may deploy to a first length. In response to tension on the cutter pin puller, the cutter may activate to sever the bundling line in the bundle, causing the secondary length of the suspension line to release. The parachute may then deploy to a second length.

A multi-staged suspension line length parachute is provided. The parachute may comprise a canopy, a suspension line, a bundle, a bundling confluence, a traditional confluence, and a riser. The parachute may also comprise a cutter and a cutter pin puller configured to activate the cutter. The bundle may comprise a bundling line configured to secure secondary length from the suspension line. The parachute may deploy to a first length. In response to tension on the cutter pin puller, the cutter may activate to sever the bundling line in the bundle, causing the secondary length of the suspension line to release. The parachute may then deploy to a second length.

Methods, devices, and systems for deploying cargo for high altitude, low opening (HALO) deployments are disclosed. The method comprises the steps of coupling a parachute deployment device to the cargo, adjusting the valve to determine rate of motion of the piston through the housing and the timing of deployment of a stored parachute, coupling the stored parachute to the parachute deployment device, coupling a drogue parachute to the parachute deployment device, and deploying the cargo from a vehicle at altitude. Upon deployment, the drogue parachute deploys and activates the parachute deployment system by pulling the piston through the housing until a release is freed from the parachute deployment system and the parachute is deployed. The parachute deployment device comprises a housing containing a fluid, a piston adapted to move within the fluid contained in the housing, and an adjustable valve coupled to the piston accessible from outside the housing.

Methods, devices, and systems for deploying cargo for high altitude, low opening (HALO) deployments are disclosed. The method comprises the steps of coupling a parachute deployment device to the cargo, adjusting the valve to determine rate of motion of the piston through the housing and the timing of deployment of a stored parachute, coupling the stored parachute to the parachute deployment device, coupling a drogue parachute to the parachute deployment device, and deploying the cargo from a vehicle at altitude. Upon deployment, the drogue parachute deploys and activates the parachute deployment system by pulling the piston through the housing until a release is freed from the parachute deployment system and the parachute is deployed. The parachute deployment device comprises a housing containing a fluid, a piston adapted to move within the fluid contained in the housing, and an adjustable valve coupled to the piston accessible from outside the housing.

A system for automatic optimization of an ejection system for an aircraft includes the ejection system having a plurality of adjustable settings and having a plurality of components. The system further includes a connector configured to connect to a component of the plurality of components and having a connector portion that includes information corresponding to a user of the ejection system. The system further includes a controller coupled to the ejection system and configured to adjust at least one of the plurality of the adjustable settings of the ejection system based on the information corresponding to the user of the ejection system.

In an example, a recovery system is shown, the recovery system comprising: a housing; a parasail comprising a canopy coupled within the housing fastened by a releasable fastener, wherein the parasail is compressed into a compact mass and is configured to rapidly expand; primary ballistics attached to the parasail, wherein the primary ballistics are configured to launch the parachute from the housing; and a guidance system within the housing wherein the guidance system is configured to steer the parasail and guide the recovery system to a landing site.

In an example, a recovery system is shown, the recovery system comprising: a housing; a parasail comprising a canopy coupled within the housing fastened by a releasable fastener, wherein the parasail is compressed into a compact mass and is configured to rapidly expand; primary ballistics attached to the parasail, wherein the primary ballistics are configured to launch the parachute from the housing; and a guidance system within the housing wherein the guidance system is configured to steer the parasail and guide the recovery system to a landing site.