For some reason dropped the 1-800-554-4648 on Stroud's #.WmTS
---- Original Message ----
From: Bill Smith
Date: Thu 5/2/02 16:05
To: john@engr.wisc.edu, MPittwood@compuserve.com
Cc: land-speed@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Parachutes
Malcolm,--The one that John couldn't think of was Stroud in OKC --554-4648-
The one
Vesco and Burkland use. wmts
PS I should be there Mon. to get measured for a new FireSuit--want me to check
on
anything for you. wmts
---- Original Message ----
From: john robinson
Date: Thu 5/2/02 12:39
To: Malcolm Pittwood
Cc: land-speed@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Parachutes
Howdy, I am a U.S. Certificated Senior parachute rigger, (not that you
need to be to do car 'chutes) but I am almost positive, without my books
here at the office, that Filler is no more.....and Deist or ( ahhh what's
the other one?) can fix you up with what you need.....if not check with the
local skydiving people, they can direct you to a certified (certifiable?)
rigger.....
At 12:49 PM 5/2/02, you wrote:
>Can the list help me find the maker of my parachutes or a supplier of the
>same make of chute. An internet serach drew a blank.
>
>I had a pair of 12 foot crossform chutes made by Filler Safety fitted to my
>rocket powered saloon car. These were funny car type pack chutes capable
>of slowing from 270 mph (I have owned them unused for a while!). They came
>with aluminised pack and shroud cover and an 8 inch diameter (at its
>widest) sprung drogue. They were imported into the UK by a speed shop that
>is no longer in business.
>
>So - does Filler Safety still exist and where can they be found
>please........
>
>Malcolm Pittwood, Derby, England.
>ps I need to know as I now only have one...........the other appears to be
>'lost' whilst on loan.
John Robinson, Mechanician
Mechanical Engineering University of Wisconsin
1513 University Ave.
Madison, Wi. 53706
608-262-3606
FAX 608-265-2316
Current World Land Speed Record Holder
Bonneville Salt Flats
H/GCC 92 cu.in. 1980 Dodge Colt
131.333 MPH set 1995
136.666 MPH set 1996
140.292 MPH set 2000
144.396 MPH set 2000
MPS-PG 441 c.c. 1967 BSA Victor Motorcycle
95.193 MPH set 2001
/// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try
/// http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo
/// Archives at http://www..
/// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try
/// http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo
/// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive/land-speed
/// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try
/// http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo
/// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive/land-speed
|