Say I'm flying some small model rockets under windless conditions.
When would you recommend using a streamer versus a parachute?
I have never used streamer recovery, but have always used parachute recovery, on models with weights down to maybe 1.5 ounces.
But I now have two models from Quest, the Antari and the Commander, that use streamer recovery.
The Antari is 12" long, has a BT diameter of 0.787", has plastic fin can and fins, and has a stated empty weight of 0.81 oz (23 g). The only recommended motor is the A8-3.
The stock Commander is 12.75" long, has a BT diameter of 0.787", has balsa fins, and has a stated empty weight of 1.0 oz (29 g). The recommended motors are the A8-3, B6-4, and C6-5. I didn't build mine stock; instead I bashed 3 Commander kits together into a model with a length of 32.75" and an estimated weight of 1.6+ oz.
Any hints or suggestions?
Thanks.
When would you recommend using a streamer versus a parachute?
I have never used streamer recovery, but have always used parachute recovery, on models with weights down to maybe 1.5 ounces.
But I now have two models from Quest, the Antari and the Commander, that use streamer recovery.
The Antari is 12" long, has a BT diameter of 0.787", has plastic fin can and fins, and has a stated empty weight of 0.81 oz (23 g). The only recommended motor is the A8-3.
The stock Commander is 12.75" long, has a BT diameter of 0.787", has balsa fins, and has a stated empty weight of 1.0 oz (29 g). The recommended motors are the A8-3, B6-4, and C6-5. I didn't build mine stock; instead I bashed 3 Commander kits together into a model with a length of 32.75" and an estimated weight of 1.6+ oz.
Any hints or suggestions?
Thanks.