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RE: Stroud Safety... 'chute

To: "3liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>,
Subject: RE: Stroud Safety... 'chute
From: pork.pie@t-online.de (Pork Pie)
Date: 01 Jul 2004 18:13 GMT
Rick is correct - tooooooooooo high

Pork Pie


"3liter" <saltfever@comcast.net> schrieb:
> Rick & Skip:
> Keith said the nose lifted.  The chute drag is being reacted by the CG of
> the vehicle. I am assuming Keith's CG is behind the front of the car.  If
> the chute is pulling directly through the center of the CG there should be
> no other force applied except deceleration. If the chute-attach-point is
> lower than the CG then you are pulling down on the CG and the nose will
> lift. If you pull UP on the CG the nose will drop. 
> 
> With respect to your accomplishments, you might be right, Am I confused?
> ...any other opinions? Help! -Elon
>     
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rick Yacoucci Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 6:10 PM
> Subject: RE: Stroud Safety... 'chute
> 
> Sounds like it's too HIGH to me






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