Parachute source for gliders and winches

The simple response to that is:Â* Don't drag it on the ground.Â* When I
was driving a winch back in the 90s, the technique was to increase
throttle sufficiently after the glider releases to keep the parachute
inflated and drop the chute right in front of the winch. The driver had
to have the skill to stop the drum before the chute got jammed in the
rollers.Â* On days without cross winds, just carry enough power to keep
the chute inflated until it lands.

On 11/11/2018 1:54 PM, Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot) wrote:
My understanding, walking (let alone running) in heels is tough...no, never tried either.....

As to suitability of one drag chute vs. another, seems like a major factor is if you drag it on the ground and whether or not it is pavement/macadam and load on the tow cable/wire.

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Dan, 5J