Light Sport Flying Services
UK Agent for Galaxy S.R.O.
Ballistic Parachute Recovery Systems (B.P.R.S)
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SERVICES
B.M.A.A
British Microlight Aircraft Association.
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Six Year Repack
All systems require a six year repack, There is a placard affixed the parachute or on the housing, this will contain the serial number and repack date. Please contact us to arrange, older than six years the system incur additional costs.
New Systems
We can supply new systems for your aircraft or UAV. It may be possible to retro fit a system depending on the aircraft type. Please contact us with your aircraft type and registration.
BMAA Inspections
As well as being the UK Galaxy agents, we can provide Permit inspections to your BMAA aircraft, as a BMAA inspector we can carry a detailed inspection of your aircraft. Please contact us with aircraft type and registration and permit renewal date.
Safety pin
Systems are secured in many ways this is a Eurostar fixing
Six Year Repack details
Systems require a service overhaul every SIX years, this entails removing the system (Parachute & Rocket) from the aircraft, complete with activation handle. Strops, cables and carabiners can remain but should be inspected by the aircraft owner. L.S.F.S will decommission the system at our workshop, package and ship to Galaxy. The parachute will be unpacked and undergo a full inspection, the rocket housing will be reused and loaded with new igniters and fuel. The complete system will then be returned by special carrier to the UK for refitting. This process normally several weeks depending on demand.
Servicing the process
The process of getting your system serviced is fairly straight forward but will take some time, however in many cases you will still be able to fly your aircraft with system removed. I would recommend in the first instance that you contact me to discuss and make a plan.
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Removal Stage: Remove that system from your aircraft, as the owner of a BMAA or LAA aircraft you can do this yourself, this may sound a bit alarming but provided you follow some safety steps it's not that difficult. I may be able to remove the system for you but this will depend on the aircraft type, I am also happy to supervise.
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Decommissioning Stage: Get the system to me, remember the unit will be live and classed as dangerous goods therefore cannot be posted, unless you find a specialist transport company. In some cases I may be able to collect or you can fly to the IOW to deliver.
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Shipping Stage: Once I have the system I will decommission the rocket, remove all explosive parts and arrange shipping to Galaxy in the Czech Republic.
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Repack Stage: Galaxy will inspect the system unpack the parachute and check the condition of the material and lines etc, this will be repacked with specialist equipment (no something a normal parachute company can do). The rocket housing will be reused and loaded with new igniters, and rocket fuel.
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Return Stage: when ready for shipping Galaxy will notify me and arrange shipping using a specialist transport company. We will arrange all the customs paperwork.
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Final Stage: The system can now be reinstalled into your aircraft and is good another six years. All guarantee, worksheets and logbook labels will be provided.
Note: We will invoice you at each stage for the work when done, In order to avoid 21% Czech vat LSFS are vat registered so there will be a 20% added to all invoices apart from some zero rated items. A an estimate you should budget for around £2k but please discuss this at time of servicing.
Galaxy require the repacking to be pre-booked, use this link Parachute Rescue system repack and revision | GALAXY GRS s.r.o. You will find all the information to complete the form on the label attached to the parachute. Put in the ‘preferred revision date’ box when you would like the system services, however, allow at least 5-6 weeks plus time to get the system to me for decommissioning. Galaxy will acknowledge once you submit and confirm the revision date. PLEASE SEND COPIES TO ME. thanks
Eurostar SL panel and GRS release handle
OUT container system for UAV's & trikes etc.
About me
I have many years in aviation, RC modelling up to 1979 and then started Hang Gliding until 1981 then built and flew a Mainair Triflyer attached to a hang glider wing. Converted to 3 axis aircraft in 1988 on a Thruster at Popham, went on to fly many other types including a Jabiru which I built in 2000. I started an instructor course at Popham and instructed for Airborne Aviation for several years before setting up my own school at Wycombe Air Park Booker. I have soloed in gliders have a lapsed SSEA & LAPL licence but now operate on a PPL(M). I have retired from instructing after 5000 plus hours. I'm still flying today on a Eurostar.
I also spent 5 years at Wycombe as a CAA approved A8-1 Manufacturer for the Team Eurostar and SL Aircraft, we built more than 26 aircraft in that period. The SL had a Galaxy GRS system fitted in order to comply with the microlight MAUW.
Galaxy did not have a UK agent for their systems and the fleet of aircraft based here were growing and need of support. So in 2018 Steve Pike attended a training week at the Galaxy HQ in Czech in order to learn how to remove GRS systems and safety decommission the rocket explosives. I am now also a BMAA inspector for Microlight aircraft.
I'm now based at Sandown airfield on the Isle of Wight.
Many thanks Steve
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Steve Pike, engineer / Pilot and BMAA Inspector
CONTACT US
For any inquiries or questions, please contact Steve Pike: srpflyer@hotmail.co.uk or Text/WhatsApp or phone on: 07746 373637
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