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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