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Re: Parachute Release...

To: "Glen Barrett" <speedtimer@charter.net>, "DrMayf"
Subject: Re: Parachute Release...
From: Higginbotham Land Speed Racing <saltrat@pro-blend.com>
Date: Sat, 07 Dec 2002 09:33:12 -0600
Glen,
Is the "override" thing a new rule? I didn't find it in the current book. A
good idea though!!!

Mayf, Morse cable is the most positive, I think, although I use air....so
far....
Skip


At 12:31 PM 12/6/02 -0800, Glen Barrett wrote:
>Mayf.
>The release can be mounted anywhere it is easy to reach but must be within
>the confines of the driver
>fully suited with arm restraints. You can use air or electric release system
>with a button on the steering wheel
>but must be able to over ride it in the event of airor electrical failure.
>Plastic covered chute release cable systems
>tend to melt if there is a fire or near any heat producing elements. Go with
>what the manufactures suggests for
>best results.
>
>Glen
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "DrMayf" <drmayf@teknett.com>
>To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 12:08 PM
>Subject: Parachute Release...
>
>
>> What should I use for my parachute release system? Morse cable? Choke type
>> cable? Or what? And are there any restrictions that are put on where I can
>> mount the pull handle?
>>
>> mayf, the red necked ignorant desert rat pi PAAAHrump where the chickens
>run
>> wild...

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