[balloon-makers] Introduction

[Tom Deering <private e-mail address>]

To start out, my name is Tom Deering.  I certainly know less about 
balloons than anyone else on this list.

I hope 42K ultralight balloon.  12 foot mouth, 14 foot vent, 18 foot 
parachute. I have a HP II burner, no tanks or hoses.

I may try to implement turning vents, and I'd be willing to attempt a 
"smart vent" if someone would explain how exactly they are built.  :^)

I haven't decided on a basket.  I think I may do a harness while it's 
an ultralight, and put on a Boland basket when it's certified.

I've completely re-written the standard Smalley spreadsheet.  Mine 
does straight gore, half gore and tri-gore calculations.  It does 
weight and lift, and has total fabric used, total fabric needed (with 
estimated waste) and some other things.  It is, (as most things I 
build,) over-designed and over-built.  What can I say?  I'm a trouble 
maker. (When finished, I'll put it on my web site.)

In real life, I am a computer guy in Manhattan, where propane is 
practically illegal.  I have several very large kites, and do a bit 
of photography.  My wife and I just celebrated 11 years of marriage. 
I like her.

Who else is here?

Cheers,

Tom
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