[balloon-makers] OpenSource Balloon Kits & Plans

[Dan Nachbar]

The notions of Open Source (anybody can make a derivative work)
vs a wiki (anybody can modify are particular set of online
documents) are very different animals.

For instance, I trust Open Source software, much more than I
trust wiki-ed software. I sure wouldn't trust wiki designed balloon.

As I've said before, I'll be glad to host any Open Source
balloon design data at www.xlta.org.   But I personally lack
sufficient knowledge of balloon construction to take the lead.

Dan Nachbar
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On Oct 5, 2006, at 1:14 PM, Kelley Morgan wrote:

> I like the "wikiballoon.org" balloon idea. Anyone can change or  
> update wiki pages.
> How about a AX-7 12-gore horizontal panel design. We could build  
> the Smalley Excel file and upload it and photos to the wiki. Then  
> add cutting and sewing details. An AX-7 is a good size to start,  
> most people would want to have a 2 to 3 place balloon for their  
> first. Horizontal style is easy to sew and has lots of strength  
> from the seams. Explain how to sew the french fell seam and what  
> machine to get, thread type and size, as well as needles. Also  
> where to buy the fabrics,loadtapes, how to swag cable, etc.
>
> Kelley

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