Spherical ballooning, some of the requirements (1917)
McCullough, Paul James, 1881- · Saint Louis, The Mangan printing company · leaf 42
SPHERICAL BALLOONING 36 Therefore, it is important to make sure the lower When to Tie Appendix end of the appendix rope is not tied to the load Rope ring until coming down to land, at which time it is of great importance to take the slack out of the appendix rope v/ith a pull of about 1 00 pounds,… … FIG. 7 tie it securely to the load ring, directly opposite to the drag rope, so that the basket will have more of a tendency to remain in an upright position when landing.
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