Date:	Mon, 8 Aug 1994 09:03:13 -1000
From:	RODGER@ray.uct.ac.za (Rodger Duffett)
Message-Id: <MAILQUEUE-101.940808140312.549@ray.uct.ac.za>
Organization: Division of Applied Sciences, Harvard University
Subject: Turtle

Hi Everybody

Had some queries about my turtle so here are more details for those 
interested... I would still appreciate general info on parafoil 
bridling.

Turtle is made in predominantly black ripstop. He has a green head 
which seems to move realistically from side to side when he is towed 
behind my Tri-D. His body is a 4 cell shield shaped parafoil with 
turtle shaped fins and tail. His front fins are spread out using a 
3mm glass fibre rod. His head is kept open using 2mm glass rods. The 
present version is about 1.5m long and 1.2m wide including fins etc

Once I have got him bridled and flying I will see if I can organise a 
picture for the archives. If there is interest I will refine the 
design and send it through as well.

Cheerio


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