RE: parachute.figure ejection from model
I don't know much technical advice on this subject, but it sounds freakin cool. I've only dropped parachute dudes from high wingers with a rubber band and servo release from the bottom of the fuse. Maybe if you could pull opposite g to the chute guy? It might help the plane clear the "jumper" ie.. In the instance of the Spacewalker, do a wreckless swerving maneuver and pop the guy in a negative outside banking turn. With the T-craft it would be cool to do a spin and drop him on the pull out. Great idea though. Get's my idea gears turning for an open cockpit with the pilot bailing out.. hehe
Peace,
J