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1550 ft. Tower Fails

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Subject: 1550 ft. Tower Fails
From: wrt@eskimo.com (Bill Turner)
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 00:29:45 GMT
I'm surprised that no one has invented a quick-deploying parachute for =
this
kind of emergency.  Something where you pull a ripcord and an explosive =
charge
or compressed air pulls out a parachute.  Granted, it could get fouled in=
 guy
wires or whatnot, but half a chance is better than absolutely none.

73, Bill W7LZP
wrt@eskimo.com

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