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FS2004 Red Lead Noorduyn Norseman. Parachutes Inc. was an amazing place and it set the standard for professional training of skydivers in America. The 1962 World Meet was even held there! Many sport parachuting innovations, especially in safety, were developed at PI's Orange, MA and Lakewood, NJ drop zones. Quite a few experimental and successful parachute designs were tested and developed at the Orange and Lakewood DZ's by Pioneer and other companies. PI was also a major national dealer for sport and military surplus gear. This aircraft N69795, was originally red with white strip and white tail as is depicted here. It was repainted in 1965 to the PI blue with white strip and white tail scheme. The aircraft was nicknamed "Red Lead". By John Sylvester.