G-Force ?

[Brown Lettuce]

Hello forum, I'm new to this hobby with about 6 estes lpr builds. I've just completed an Aerotech G-FORCE build and have a few questions. The elastic shock cord doesn't seem sufficient. I have some 1" flat nylon strap available and wondering if that will work . If anyone can post a pic of their shock cord set up with chute placement I'd appreciate it. I plan on using a chute protector even though it has a baffle system.

 

[Zeus-cat]

Have you installed the elastic shock cord? How would you use the nylon strap? Add it to the existing elastic to make a longer shock cord, or simply replace the elastic?

 

[Brown Lettuce]

Replace the elastic shock cord with the nylon. There's not much room for 15-20 ft of cord.

 

[AfterBurners]

You can buy a nylon cord from Topflight recovery with pre-sewn loops and use a couple of quick links to attach it. I think 15 feet should be long enough. I had a GFORCE and that's what I did. I also went with a slight larger chute. Also the baffle system works great no need for nomex cloth.

 

[Brown Lettuce]

Thanks AfterBurners, what size chute did you move up to ? Did you buy the 2 loop or 3 loop?

 

[AfterBurners]

Thanks AfterBurners, what size chute did you move up to ? Did you buy the 2 loop or 3 loop?

I used a 45" Topflight and I used a 2 loop harness. You could get a 3 loop as well and use the 3rd to attach the chute. I simply just tied a knot / loop in the cord and attached the chute ti=o it.

 

[rcktnut]

The shock cord and chute will work just fine. G force is one of my favorites second MPR I ever owned (20 years ago bought), flown about 50 times, stock built, no chute protector ever used, chute and shock cord still just fine.

 

[Brown Lettuce]

Rcktnut, thanks for the info. I'm glad to hear that the supplied shock cord and chute will work just fine. This is my first big rocket build and i plan on attempting to get my L1 cert with it.