"brian whatcott" wrote

Hmm...releasing an intact paper bag does not exactly constitute
'scattering' does it? But I am an enthusiast for 'simplicate and add
lightness' and that method certainly qualifies in that respect.

I have never tried to release ashes in flight, but I know what I would
build, if I were to do so.

Let me say that I am very familiar with ashes, as I am the one that interns
ashes in the columbarium wall at my church.

I would build a 3" PVC drain pipe about 10 inches long (should be about
right to hold the volume I work with) and make a couple plate aluminum lids
for each end on a hinge on one side and a latch on the other. The lids
would be spring loaded to pop open when the latches release. The latches
could have a string connecting the two releases, and a release string would
pull on the middle of the string between the releases. Duct tape should
hold the container fine, and it could be mounted well behind the cockpit
with the string running to the vent window. By releasing both ends, the
wind would quickly release the contents and sweep it clean out the back.
--
Jim in NC