Many thanks for all the responses ... I will have to digest them and make a
decision.

Thanks again for taking the time ...

Billy


Billy Reed <billy@uhpc.f9.co.uk> wrote in message
news:6aDi6.4474$I5.113767@stones...
> I am interested in using a drogue to make landing in some of our small
> Northern Irish fields a little easier.
>
> I am aware of several different designs, some are harness attached, some
are
> hang point attached some are keel attached. In addition I would quite like
> to be able to release it or effect its drag in the case that I am coming
> down a bit short. I had a go at making my own harness attached one but it
> was stolen from my car before I had a chance to use it and would just like
> to buy one now! There is only one person I know of uses one in Ireland so
I
> would like to understand what others think.
>
> Is a release mechanism a good idea ?
> Where is the best attachment point ?
>
> Which manufacturers drogue would be most suitable for these requirements ?
>
> I fly a Stealth and live in the UK/Ireland.
>
> Many thanks
> Billy Reed
>
>

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