Just started getting into rocketry last weekend. Bought a RTF starter set from Estes for the kiddos (yeah, nice excuse) and headed out to a decent size field. First 3 flights (Estes Patriot Missle thingy) were on A8-3's I believe and probably didn't break 100 feet. Recovery was simple; almost caught one from where I was kneeling.
Stuck a B6-4 in next and the kids and the Mrs. were amazed as it easily doubled in height (yes, I thought it was cool too). Only problem is the wind must have been a little gustier up high and I misjudged the distance to the tree line. I think I'll be able to get it back tomorrow.
Anyway, I'm trying to figure out how to avoid the downrange drift yet not decend to quickly. My many nights of reading have got me thinking about streamers or cutting a hole in the top of the chute. Any advice on these techniques? What about streamer size and materials?
Thanks for any help!
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Stuck a B6-4 in next and the kids and the Mrs. were amazed as it easily doubled in height (yes, I thought it was cool too). Only problem is the wind must have been a little gustier up high and I misjudged the distance to the tree line. I think I'll be able to get it back tomorrow.
Anyway, I'm trying to figure out how to avoid the downrange drift yet not decend to quickly. My many nights of reading have got me thinking about streamers or cutting a hole in the top of the chute. Any advice on these techniques? What about streamer size and materials?
Thanks for any help!
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