rocket72175
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I modified my VB 38 into a DD setup. However, the fin can is pretty short and lightweight as compared to the rest of the rocket. As a result, when the fincan separates at the apogee event, the remainder of the rocket remains very stable and drops like a ballistic missile, making for a violent main deployment.
Short of redesigning this thing so that the two halves are more equal, what are my options? I am thinking about adding a tiny drogue chute near the big end, but I am afraid that might defeat the purpose of DD on such a small rocket. The total rocket weight is about 25 oz. See the attached pic showing where the fincan splits.
Thanks!
Short of redesigning this thing so that the two halves are more equal, what are my options? I am thinking about adding a tiny drogue chute near the big end, but I am afraid that might defeat the purpose of DD on such a small rocket. The total rocket weight is about 25 oz. See the attached pic showing where the fincan splits.
Thanks!