The idea of a
rocket deployed parachute for your homebuilt
aircraft has crossed all of our minds. We
recently got the chance to look over the
components of a popular brand (BRS) parachute as
a fellow homebuilder team was in the process of
installing this unit in their
Kitfox.
This video
clip shows the components and installation
details we observed while the parachute
components were on the table and being prepared
for installation. This was the first time I got
to see the rocket motor and associated parachute
connecting cables up close. It is one of those
things you never hope to use - but needs to be
able to perform the job if called to
action
If you
have wondered what skills and equipment is
necessary to build an aircraft from wood, this
DVD provides a great introduction to this
knowledge!
Designed for the
beginner in wood aircraft construction - with
explanations and demonstrations of selecting the
proper wood stock required for aircraft
building.
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that past Tip
of the Week articles and videos are
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