The Lightning brake chute was very interesting. In a crosswind, I recall above 25kts, you might have to get rid of it to stop weathercocking and drifting to the downwind side, You also had to apply much in to wind aileron.
I had a deployment to Iceland that had no chute packing ability for the Lightning, accordingly our 'squippers' gave me a quick course. At Keflavik, I tried to pack the chute (not very well). It was a wet day and I had to lie in a puddle under the tail, fit the chute and close the chute doors. Of course it wouldn't fit. The deployment spring came out and in desperation I used my feet to just push it all in and close the doors. On returning to base, I anticipated no chute and informed ATC I would make a precautionary no landing. The chute deployed perfectly!!
I also once helped a Victor crew to replace their brake chute, they accurately said it was like pushing a t_rd up an ars__le!