The Chute Spool – Low Cost ‘Delayed’ Deployment
From an article by inventor Mr. Michael Moran (Peak of Flight Newsletter#531) It’s as simple as a tube (plastic straw) around a mounted dowel and string (Kevlar in this case) and polyester fabric. Had everything laying around; dollhouse shop supplies, fishing tackle, Christmas ribbons, and miscellaneous eye hooks, etc. Here’s the first incantation. flimsy plastic bulkheads for testing Here it is with balsa bulkheads and … Continue reading →