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Forum: RV-8/8A 09-29-2023, 06:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,699
Posted By Tall_Order
Good luck with your design and calculations

The roll bar is alloy steel that was TIG welded to the WD-808 seatback. As I am very tall, the roll bar was built as high as possible in addition to building the canopy high.

The rest was built...
Forum: RV-8/8A 09-22-2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,699
Posted By Tall_Order
Good luck with the parachute install!

Thanks for the offer; PM sent

Regarding bridle strap routing (and my plane is a bit different due Fastback), I'll share part of my modification in case you may want to consider something similar...
Forum: RV-8/8A 09-11-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,699
Posted By Tall_Order
I am experimenting with the BRS/WARPS idea

Granted, a chute pack would weigh more than a battery, but do not a lot of RV-8s opt for a rear mounted battery to bring C of G aft? Could not a fwd battery (with that mass now at an inverse arm)...
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