Re: [balloon-makers] Introduction

[Tom Rathke <private e-mail address>]

Personal opinion only here...

I think you would want turn vents if you plan to hang from a harness.
Unless you have a chair like the T&C, Lindstrand or Cameron hang
balloons. And I wouldn't worry about a smart vent on a 42K. I've flown
most every brand from 54K to 240K. Really small balloons are easy to
stop and you may be able to save yourself a lot of headaches by just
building a standard parachute top. My motto is to "Simplify!" (the less
that can go wrong then).

Safe Landings,
(the other) Tom




Tom Deering wrote:
> 
> 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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