KR> GRS Ballistic Chute from Oz

2008-10-12 Thread Stephen Jacobs
Hi Barry K Where do the cute cables attach to on your airplane? (what would the attitude be whilst suspended by the chute). The first engine mount looked pretty robust, why did you change it to a tubular construction? Take care Steve J

KR> GRS Ballistic Chute from Oz

2008-10-12 Thread Barry Kruyssen
Hi Steve, The GRS ballistic chute connects to my engine mount firewall bolts. This means that if ever deployed I would be hanging tail down when descending. While this sounds bad, it is not, the tail of the aircraft is a crumple zone and my back and head are fully supported. Remember I would

KR> GRS Ballistic Chute from Oz

2008-10-12 Thread Stephen Jacobs
I would be hanging tail down when descending. While this sounds bad, it is not, the tail of the aircraft is a crumple zone and my back and head are fully supported. Thank you - that makes complete sense and certainly simplifies everything - perfect KIS. Steve J