My recommendation would be to build and fly the rocket according to kit directions at least once to gain some experience, then begin trying your ideas systematically.
I've always like the idea of using a slider to allow the chute to open more gradually.
The other problem you might face is that you intend for your rocket to come down at high speed before deployment and then very gradual deployment. You'll have to convince an RSO that it's safe. If your rocket doesn't gain the altitude you expect, either due to weathercocking or rod whip or bad luck, you may not ever have a deployment. Many RSOs might reject that. You'd do better to deploy at apogee and allow your slow deployment to occur from there. If something goes wrong at least it won't be nose down and making that funny whistling sound we all have come to adore.
I read about the anti zipper harness. I'm not sold on it; I guess I'd have to see it work. It still looks like the Kevlar lines can slice the body tube if it's nose down and whistling.
No matter what I would love to see video. The G-Force is a fun rocket. Leave out the thrust block and the motor hook so you can use an H motor and certify.
Steve Shannon
I've always like the idea of using a slider to allow the chute to open more gradually.
The other problem you might face is that you intend for your rocket to come down at high speed before deployment and then very gradual deployment. You'll have to convince an RSO that it's safe. If your rocket doesn't gain the altitude you expect, either due to weathercocking or rod whip or bad luck, you may not ever have a deployment. Many RSOs might reject that. You'd do better to deploy at apogee and allow your slow deployment to occur from there. If something goes wrong at least it won't be nose down and making that funny whistling sound we all have come to adore.
I read about the anti zipper harness. I'm not sold on it; I guess I'd have to see it work. It still looks like the Kevlar lines can slice the body tube if it's nose down and whistling.
No matter what I would love to see video. The G-Force is a fun rocket. Leave out the thrust block and the motor hook so you can use an H motor and certify.
Steve Shannon
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