RE: Re: Parachute Release...

["Russel Mack" <rtmack@concentric.net>]

> Sam wheeler uses a air release system the keeps air in the compression end
> of the cylinder and has a spring in the tension  or rod end. It uses polyflo
> tubing and if there is a fire the tube melts and the loss of air
> automatically deploys the chute. I have seen it work  on his liner twice. It
> also has a wheel mounted switch for normal operation and an over ride
> release.

The "Sam Wheeler" solution sounds particularly effective.

However, I feel compelled to point-out that (in an emergency) it takes the
driver out of the equation.  That's not a "no-no"--???

Russ

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