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Ok, I realize that I did post this in another thread, but I didn't get the answers that I was seeking... So, I'll start a new one.
Here's my idea. Attaching a drogue to the top of a main parachute (perhaps with a dedicated shroud line going to it), then reef the main so that the the whole bundle is unrolled, and ready to deploy when the JLCR releases. Would this work? Why, or why not?
I realize that there would have to be something done to make ensure that the JLCR isn't lost when it releases. Perhaps a tether attaching it to the attachment point with the drogue.
The answers so far have been:
Anybody else have an opinion? John?
Here's my idea. Attaching a drogue to the top of a main parachute (perhaps with a dedicated shroud line going to it), then reef the main so that the the whole bundle is unrolled, and ready to deploy when the JLCR releases. Would this work? Why, or why not?
I realize that there would have to be something done to make ensure that the JLCR isn't lost when it releases. Perhaps a tether attaching it to the attachment point with the drogue.
The answers so far have been:
Appearances are that it would work, the issue is whether the band on the JLCR is strong enough to keep the main reefed during the descent and keeping the JLCR in place.
+1...
( If I'm understanding the pic correctly... )
Teddy
Anybody else have an opinion? John?