Freewing F-4 drag chute mod

[F16Jeff]

Received mine yesterday, though I have not had a chance to open and look at it. Hopefully tomorrow I can get some time to see it.

[crxmanpat]

Got mine today too! Gorgeous!

[4G.FlightOps]

I just got my chute from Paul. It is truly a work of art! Thanks Paul!

[Helmsman52]

I am taking only 10 orders for anyone wanting a drag chute for the month of July.

I have 3 on order already.

Thanks,
Paul

[RCjetdude]

I can't wait to see some more of these in action.

[dahawk]

Nicely done! Still experimenting to gain consistency.

[crxmanpat]

Yeehaw! Can't wait!

[Helmsman52]

OK, chute mod is all done! It works fine on the bench, just need to re-install the tail to the fuse and try it out in the street. I'm currently printing up the 3DPUP nozzles for my F-4, and will install the tail after getting those put on first.

I put bigger magnets in mine as my install was not perfectly straight, and I needed the extra holding power to keep the door from popping open in flight.

One other thing I did was to grind down the tips of the hinge screws so that the chute does not catch on them. I also put a dab of hot glue over each as well for added insurance.

Looks great Pat! Your chute is in the mail tomorrow morning!

[crxmanpat]

OK, chute mod is all done! It works fine on the bench, just need to re-install the tail to the fuse and try it out in the street. I'm currently printing up the 3DPUP nozzles for my F-4, and will install the tail after getting those put on first.

I put bigger magnets in mine as my install was not perfectly straight, and I needed the extra holding power to keep the door from popping open in flight.

One other thing I did was to grind down the tips of the hinge screws so that the chute does not catch on them. I also put a dab of hot glue over each as well for added insurance.

[crxmanpat]

Paul, those are works of art! Looking forward to getting my yellow one.

My install is pretty much done. Just need to install the magnets. Will post some pics shortly.

[Helmsman52]

Thanks Steve!

[RCjetdude]

Here’s a few pics of the drag chute colors. More colors to be added soon.

Beautiful work Paul.

[Helmsman52]

Here’s a few pics of the drag chute colors. More colors to be added soon.

[Helmsman52]

Finishing up my two last drag chutes this weekend but I will be taking limited orders for the month of July.
Please PM, thanks.

[crxmanpat]

I should have it all set up and working prior to Paul getting me his version. I will take pics and vid when done.

[dahawk]

Thanks Pat,

I have a couple coming from BH so I can continue to use for Proof of Concept before ordering Paul's beauty. Tried testing with a cheapie Estes rocket vinyl job but its a POS.

[crxmanpat]

Dave,

I have to wrap it up very tight, but it does fit. It's the one that you were supposed to use for the pilot ejection system. It's 22" and made of red silk.

[dahawk]

Pat,

what is the size of the Mig 29 chute packed? Will it fit inside?

Dave

[crxmanpat]

Almost done with my chute mod. All that's left is to finish up the emergency release and installing the magnets, then I can close it up. Tested the regular release mechanism several times and it works a treat! I had some 6mm and 4mm CF rod on hand, and everything nests together perfectly with no slop. I have a chute from my LX Mig-29 to use until Paul gets me his masterpiece (can't wait to get that!). I'll post some vid when it's all done.

Thank you Steve for providing the short kit!

[RCjetdude]

Todd.... Dude... you can't be that bad.