Mayf, your words were
re parachutes:
"" We have had too many failures in the last 10 years or so. I
think I know what is wrong""
we came away from WF a bit
sensative...............................................
Joe
DrMayf wrote:
>I am not trying to solve anyone particular parachute situation. I am not in
>the consulting business. My only put was that parachutes when they snap open
>cause very high loads that can lead to failures or latches, tow lines,
>shroud lines and just about anything else in the string. I resent you
>implication tha I am trying to solve a particular failure. Far from the
>truth. My only goal is for racers/drivers/builders owners to do reasearch,
>come up with the best solution possible for their circumstances.
>
>mayf, and good night...
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Joe Amo" <jkamo@rap.midco.net>
>To: "DrMayf" <drmayf@teknett.com>
>Cc: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2002 9:29 AM
>Subject: Re: Parachute Deployment Load Rates...
>
>
>>Mayf, there is no doubt that your expertise could
>>help in chute system design, BUT you might want to
>>know WHAT KIND of chute failure you are solving
>>
>>I mean it would be like publishing an essay on engine
>>failures, unless you know what failed it would be tough
>>to think that you had the answer to the failures
>>
>>
>>missed you at the meet, would liked to have seen you
>>I bet the house is grand
>>
>>Joe :)
>>
>>DrMayf wrote:
>>
>>>Because of the accident, I really hesitate to publish this essay. I did
>>>
>some
>
>>>thinking about parachute deployment and the loads that can, and I stress
>>>can, be generated. I don't know if it is right, but if it makes or causes
>>>someone to think outside the box and make a better system, then maybe it
>>>will do some good. Hit the delete key if you want to. Cuss me out if you
>>>want to. Tell me I am full of sh*t if you want to. But look at your
>>>
>systems,
>
>>>especially for cars going over 300 mph or so.. Think about what is
>>>
>happening
>
>>>during deployment. Do some research. Be safe! Inspectors, take note!
>>>
>>>here is the link
>>>
>http://www.teknett.com/pwp/drmayf/parchutes.htm
>
>>>mayf
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