Date:	Wed, 1 Jun 1994 13:21:51 -1000
From:	bgorman@ccnet.com (Bob Gorman)
Message-Id: <2sj56f$5na@ccnet.ccnet.com>
Organization: CCnet Communications (510-988-7140 guest)
Subject: want plans 4 lrg parafoil

Are there any plans available to build a large ( 40+ sq. ft ) parafoil. 
If they exist on the net that would be great but I am also willing to go 
and purchase them. Please e-mail because I do not normally monitor this 
group as I am posting for a friend.

Bob
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Date:	Thu, 2 Jun 1994 05:19:08 -1000
From:	kiteman@pro-entropy.cts.com (Mr. Kiteman)
Message-Id: <1994Jun2.101908.37@pro-entropy.cts.com>
Organization: Pro-Entropy  +1-305-265-9073  (DAR Systems Int'l -- Miami, FL)
Subject: Re: want plans 4 lrg parafoil

It's not 40 square feet, but I know where there are plans for an approx. 30
square foot parafoil.  Get a copy of the "Penguin Book Of Kites" by David
Pelham (copyright 1976, Penguin Books).  In the back are plans for several
kites, including a 5x6 foot parafoil.  If this isn't large enough, perhaps
you could scale-up the plans.  Hope this helps.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Kiteman....

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Date:	Fri, 3 Jun 1994 06:01:06 -1000
From:	cdt@zoo.bt.co.uk (Clive Dennett-Thorpe)
Message-Id: <1994Jun3.160106.16620@zoo.bt.co.uk>
Organization: BT plc
Subject: Re: want plans 4 lrg parafoil

 
Just a general point in this one......

Yes, David Pelham's book is a good "reference" book but 
the "plans" are only line drawings with bridling points
ringed,spars shown and a "ruler" along the x and y axes 
to show relative proportion. 

This is fine (IMHO) for a relatively experienced kitemaker
who would know which type of seam to use,joining methods etc.
but not for a less experienced one - particularly if it's their
first parafoil.

The FAQ has a good list of suitable books e.g. Eden,Cottrell,
Rowlands and Schimmelpfennig have all published parafoil designs
which I guess could be scaled up.

I wish anyone building a parafoil the best of British luck!


Regards,

Clive Dennett-Thorpe




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