FREE Sea
Breeze .46 Gondola plans
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are the plans really free and
where can I find them?
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Can I build your design and will it fly
good?
If you
will follow all of the directions I
have posted on the web. You can build the .46 Gondola without
a problem.
However, the 120" parachute is a little more detailed in that
everything has to be right or it will not fly right.
The 120" parachute also has to be rigged properly and with 48
rigging lines, that can take a lot of time to get right.
I would suggest you
build the Gondola and let me build and rig
your parachute.
It is the best way to get in the air and know what
you built will fly.
In fact if you build a .46 Gondola
and follow the step by step instructions and
order a Sea Breeze RTF parachute.
When you have completed your model
and test fly it, you find it don't or won't fly right for you. If you
will send it to
me I will either fix yours so it does fly
right or I will build you one at no charge to you. I am that confident
in the Sea Breeze design. I have been flying this parachute design since
1989 and I know it works. I won't offer one that don't.
This is another reason I test fly every
parachute that goes out. I need to know that it works and works as it
was designed to.
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How long will it take to build the
Gondola?
That is not a easy question to answer. I would say it really
depends on ones building skills.
I can put one together and have it painted in
about 7 hrs. Let the paint cure over night and have it ready to hook a
parachute to and fly in another 3 hours. The Gondola
plans and
instructions will take you through the building process step by step.
You can review the plans and instructions listed
here to see
what all is involved in building a .46 Gondola.
Having both the plans and construction pictures will
speed up your building efforts I am sure.
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Why are the plans free?
The plans are free for 2
main reasons.
#1 The .46 Gondola is pretty simple to
build. And to be honest, there is no way I could keep up with the demand
for them if I were not offering the plans so
people could build their own main frame. I do build complete ready to fly models
for people that do not want to build. But, in an effort to lower the
total cost of the completed model. A person can use aircraft related items
they may already have to save on the total cost of the model. These
items would include 3) 2 3/4'' wheels, .46 engine mount, .46
engine, 10 oz fuel tank, 1/8'' and 3/16'' plywood, 1/16'', 3/32'' and
5/32'' piano wire , wheel collars etc. I have spent countless hours
(as you may have already seen) putting together a detailed set of plans posted
on a web site that also includes step by step instructions to
help everyone build a great flying model.
#2 The second reason is that there was a
fellow modeler in Australia that wanted to order one of the RTF .46 Sea Breeze
models until we found out shipping of the RTF model was going to
cost almost $350.00 and after some checking I found out that a RTF
parachute could be sent for only $16.00. So the idea was born to help
modelers all over the world enjoy flying a Sea Breeze model using a Gondola they
build themselves.
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How long does it take to get a parachute
if I order one?
Placing the order is the first step.
Parachutes are started when a minimum 50% deposit is received.
In most cases parachutes are completed in 2
days of the start date.
If I have one order come in I get it out faster than if I
have 4 or 5 come in at once.
Every effort is made to get parachute
orders what I like to call "sewn and flown" ASAP to stay ahead
of the demand.
Once a parachute has been test flown pictures
will be sent of the test flight and the balance is due.
When the balance is received the parachute is
shipped. Most send the full payment and avoid any delay.
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Where do you get your parachutes
from?
Each Sea Breeze parachute is custom sewn,
rigged and test flown by myself.
That is the main reason I am so confident in the Sea Breeze
parachute.
I know they fly well because I sew each one and test fly it
myself.
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Is your parachute a converted
kite?
No converted kites here.
In fact if a Sea Breeze parachute is build
for you. You will receive a URL so you can watch as your parachute is sewn,
rigged and even test flown. You see all the steps as they happen.
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What colors do your parachutes come
in?
In a second effort to show the Sea
Breeze parachutes are not converted kites you may design the color layout
for your parachute. The parachute has 18 bays and I recommend that one color be
used for a minimum of 2 bays.
This way the color will stand out better. The
most common colors used are red, blue, light blue, green, yellow, black, white
and raspberry.
program and add the colors you would like to the drawing. Then email it and a quote
will be sent back to you along with payment
information.
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How big can I get a Sea Breeze
parachute?
RTF Sea Breeze parachutes come in three sizes:
24" X 62" requires a .25 size
Gondola
31'' X 82'' requires a .40 size Gondola
39'' X 120'' requires a .46 size
Gondola
All Sea Breeze RTF Parachutes have 18 cells and comes
pre-tested and ready to fly.
They do require a Gondola you can build yourself with the
included Free Plans.
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