Collection Modifications to Improve Drop Time Shorter strings, two thirds the width of the parachute. The parachute should be flat. The larger the parachute the more effective. (As long as there's enough space for it to open.) Bunch the cords by sides?
feather-like slits, pilot chute
We could have allowed a hole at the top to keep some
air slowly flowing through the parachute. We need more weight to pull the strings taunt and shorter strings as well. But, I mean, we won, so how bad could it have been really?