[balloon-makers] OpenSource Balloon Kits & Plans

[Tom Rathke]

I think that an open source design is an excellent idea. I like that  =

Bob Ledoux has made his Balloon Building Journals available on CD  =

seizing today's technology to distibute information. And, by going  =

open source, we may actually get more participation in the sport. But  =

not huge participation since this is similar to building your own car  =

in order to take a scenic drive or compete in a local race.

And, Don, to wiki your designs is not in the interest of true open  =

source. You would have to make those designs available under whatever  =

open source license we come up with. Otherwise it's just theft of  =

intellectual property.

I think that a 12-gore AX7 design is a good start. It'll fly under  =

any basket and satisfy most people who want to fly small at higher  =

altitudes like those of us living in the Rockies.

~Tom


On Oct 5, 2006, at 11:35 AM, Don Piccard wrote:
> Kelley,
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> And if it flies, you will have a right to swagger.
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> But don=92t Wiki my designs.  If anyone would like to comment on my  =

> Type Design drawings, I=92d be happy to enter into a full  =

> conversation.  The concept of anybody modifying an existing work  =

> without having the benefit of the full foundation is abhorrent to  =

> me and I think very dangerous.  That is why revisions are sohard   =

> for even the designer to get FAA approved.
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> Don Piccard
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> From: owner-balloon-makers at elvis.mu.org [mailto:owner-balloon- =

> makers at elvis.mu.org] On Behalf OfKelley Morgan
> Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 12:15 PM
> To: balloon-makers at mu.org
> Subject: Re: [balloon-makers] OpenSource Balloon Kits & Plans
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> I like the "wikiballoon.org" balloon idea. Anyone can change or  =

> update wiki pages.
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> 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.
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> Kelley
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