a97virago 0 #1 February 13, 2003 [sarcasm] how many queen-sized bed sheets do I need to sew together to make a canopy wingloaded at 1.2:1? And do you recommend Packing twine or shoestrings for suspension lines? I'm a real "Do It Yourself" kind of guy [/sarcasm] Larry Larry A-43434 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #2 February 13, 2003 id go with trash bags, zero perosity and you can swoop the boogers too!!! if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,121 #3 February 13, 2003 Nice start. If you're going to use bedsheets, then the size depends on whether you're using percale, muslin, or sateen, and also on the thread count. A canopy made out of 400-count percale can be a whole lot smaller than one made out of 120-thread-count muslin. As long as you're going with bedsheets, I'd suggest that E thread can be used for suspension line. The canopy will be really really big, and you'll need a shitload of them. That way the parasitic drag won't be quite as great. If you test it in a wind tunnel, you can check the air deflection behind the first set so that the other 47 linesets can be placed appropriately. The biggest problem will be finding an airplane big enough to take the resulting rig Wendy W. There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a97virago 0 #4 February 13, 2003 Quote The biggest problem will be finding an airplane big enough to take the resulting rig Wendy W. Maybe I can build a jump plane too. Larry A-43434 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #5 February 13, 2003 DIY rigs ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave610 0 #6 February 13, 2003 Quote[sarcasm] how many queen-sized bed sheets do I need to sew together to make a canopy wingloaded at 1.2:1? And do you recommend Packing twine or shoestrings for suspension lines? Are these the only supplies available? Are you planning an escape from a prison......plane? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deleted 0 #7 February 13, 2003 It's a good thing there are girls on this site. I was gonna try 24 oz velour. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a97virago 0 #8 February 13, 2003 Feverishly taking notes!!! Larry Larry A-43434 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #9 February 13, 2003 Oh god, was that funny! Actually sucked me in, and forced me to read the whole thing!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
