Lighting System, Parachute Slider Mounted (LSM)

Lighting System, Parachute Slider Mounted (LSM)The LSM is a parachute slider mounted lighting system designed to provide visual marking of parachutists or aerial loads for collision avoidance and or tracking during both training and tactical operations. The LSM is available in visible and IR versions. Both versions provide a strong visual or IR marker for the parachutist and some canopy illumination under moon less conditions. Export of the IR Model of this product is subject to ITAR EAR Export

The LSM is a parachute slider-mounted lighting system designed to provide visual marking of parachutists or aerial loads for collision avoidance and/or tracking during both training and tactical operations. The LSM is available in visible and IR versions.  Both versions provide a strong visual or IR marker for the parachutist and some canopy illumination under moon-less conditions.

Export of the IR Model of this product is subject to ITAR/EAR Export Controls. Please visit our ITAR/EAR page (click here) or Contact Us for more Information.

Batteries NOT Included.

The LSM’s lighting system comprises two high-intensity LED luminaires connected to a centrally located, low profile battery/control module via robust twisted wire pair.  The components are sewn into either a 2” wide Velcro hook or nylon tape carrier ready for installation.  The CR123 battery holder is sealed and secured within a snap-together elastic cover.  Automatic activation upon slider deployment is achieved with a short-rigged lanyard which pulls an insulator tab from between the battery/holder contacts.

LSM can be permanently sewn onto the leading edge of the slider, or temporarily attached with mating Velcro.  The temporary installation is facilitated by sewing a strip of Velcro loop material onto the slider’s leading edge – allowing the lighting system to be installed only when needed.  

The LSM has been successfully test-jumped by MFF users and parachute manufacturers.  It has been designed to be a light weight, low profile device that will not impact slider or parachute deployment.