Red was the guy that sewed the 1:12 scale chutes for just that reason (some of these are even 3 feet across). He was the only guy at Wright-Patterson who enjoyed making these miniature chutes so he got to do them all. He won a number of awards as a result. Unfortunately, after the wind tunnel...
Yes. It is pictured and mentioned in THE ART OF DRAG as mentioned previously. Unfortunately, Red Hulsizer, did not save a 1:12 scale model of the chute in his collection. Did I mention that his "model" chutes were the ones used for wind tunnel testing since the Wright-Patterson AFB wind tunnel...
Looks like this may contain the answers I need, but "does it tell me the "name" of the parachute I am holding so I can name it and describe it correctly?" (such as I need to know the difference between a ribbon parachute and a ringslot parachute, and the variations thereof) I would hate to spend...
Wil - Many thanks for your suggestions. Yes, the collection I am working on is the one shown on the web site you copied to me. I am trying to describe it for auction this November and I find myself a bit lacking since my specialty is more into Space Memorabilia. I also know about the Wright...
I am trying to identify the types of model parachutes included in the Red Hulsizer model parachute collection . He was a longtime employee at Wright-Patterson AFB where he designed and sewed parachutes. Does anyone know of a pictorial guide to parachute types (either general or specialized)? I...
I am trying to identify the types of model parachutes included in the Red Hulsizer model parachute collection . He was a longtime employee at Wright-Patterson AFB where he designed and sewed parachutes. Does anyone know of a pictorial guide to parachute types (either general or specialized)? I...
