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Very similar in construction to both. Rocketman chutes pack a little smaller if your bay is small. Here’s another choicehttp://www.rocketrage.com/chutes.htm

Ok, another option. In my member packet I have a 20% off on a rocketman order. How do they compare to the tac-1 or skyangle?

Sounds good.

I did not glass this one. I am flying it on J’s right now. I am planning on going with either a K or L at Octobor fest. Just have to watch and keep the speed down on it.

I’ve only built one LOC kit, and that was a LOC IV, and I gave that to Ken (new2hpr) for his son. When I go >/= 3″, I always use G10 fiberglass (John Wilke (3dogs) carries the PR kits and…   Read more»

That it did. It is a 5.5″ I built an extended LOC Magnum, basically built the stock magnum and added the av bay/payload from the magnum 3e in the center. Weight is about 9.5 LBS.

What’s the diameter of your rocket? I use 1/4″ if it’s 3″ or less, or 1/2″ if greater than 3″. Also depends on the weight: the heavier, the thicker the harness. We all learn from difference experiences. Hope that helps.

Both chutes are excellent either would work fine. 1/4″ would probably do it, but I would go with the 1/2″

Appreciate the responses. I pretty much got the decent rate down. I quess the main questions are … Is the Tac-1 a good chute or should I go with a skyangle and which diameter Kevlar..1/4 or 1/2″

Here’s an online calculator. You can play with the parachute size to get the descent rate you want.http://www.onlinetesting.net/cgi-bin/descent3.3.cgi

Simple rules of thumb for parachutes and shock cords, regardless of what they are attached to (Nose cone, booster section) – four to five times the lenght of the body tube/rocket. And If longer fits, I go with the longer….   Read more»

Rather than a call in, I wonder what CTI’s 29mm 3 grain G106 skidmark would look like at night?Hmm. I’m not an expert at the legalities, but I think it’s still classified a high power motor. I have read that…   Read more»

Night launch arrangements take more than a phone call – there are specific exemptions that need to be added to a waiver and a lot of extra legalities to deal with. Keeping flights to Class One and below is the…   Read more»

Just checked out Nadine’s site, Tim, and that is an amazing shot!http://www.photosbynadine.com/CB09/proof.php?DisplayImage=DSC03267&PageTitle=Chili%20Blaster%202009

ED, be sure to see Nadine’s 3 skid night launch at the chili blaster. Simply put, the finest night shot EVER, bar none. When Jeroen, (from CTI) saw it, he ordered a framed poster size for the lobby at CTI….   Read more»

Rather than a call in, I wonder what CTI’s 29mm 3 grain G106 skidmark would look like at night?Hmm. I’m not an expert at the legalities, but I think it’s still classified a high power motor. I have read that…   Read more»

Very nice work on the Web site, guys!

A big Thanks!!!!! to MR Ed for hosting cleanup and the grilled dogs. We got it all done in short order. Thanks to all who were there and helped out. 🙂 Sherm… P>S> as for new site photo…Kadoos maybe change…   Read more»

Rather than a call in, I wonder what CTI’s 29mm 3 grain G106 skidmark would look like at night?

The only unfortunate part of night launching for us is that it is limited to G motors and below. I, for one, would love to see a night HPR launch – preferably with Skidmarks. It should be possible for a…   Read more»