I was reading a thread here last night and they were discussing one of the Star Wars models. They were talking delay times. A member was advising to go with a 4 second delay rather than a 7 or 10 second delay. I need to be educated in this department. I've been thinking a longer delay would most always win over a short delay because of speed, zippering. So, what are the risks of longer delays.??For instance....
Say I put a model up and it has a 10 second delay with little wind. Say the rocket loses momentum and has made the turn towards earth. Does that risk a faulty parachute deployment.?? I've heard Tim at Apogee say chute deployment speed should be near 50mph. The graphs that I've seen show deployment between 50 and maybe 100mph(maybe 90mph.)
What is the risk of higher delay times is my question.
Also, I'm finishing a LOC Patriot. 2.6". LOC says the rocket is stable on E and F power motors. They also say to add weight if flying a higher powered motor. Apogee says add 4 or 5 ounces of weight in the nose. Can you tell me exactly where to put the weight.?? Can I tape it to the outside near the center hole at the back of the nose or do I have to drill a hole and get the weight up inside the nose, up inside the very tip.??
So 2 questions here. Where to put nose weight and the risks of longer delay times. Thanks.
Say I put a model up and it has a 10 second delay with little wind. Say the rocket loses momentum and has made the turn towards earth. Does that risk a faulty parachute deployment.?? I've heard Tim at Apogee say chute deployment speed should be near 50mph. The graphs that I've seen show deployment between 50 and maybe 100mph(maybe 90mph.)
What is the risk of higher delay times is my question.
Also, I'm finishing a LOC Patriot. 2.6". LOC says the rocket is stable on E and F power motors. They also say to add weight if flying a higher powered motor. Apogee says add 4 or 5 ounces of weight in the nose. Can you tell me exactly where to put the weight.?? Can I tape it to the outside near the center hole at the back of the nose or do I have to drill a hole and get the weight up inside the nose, up inside the very tip.??
So 2 questions here. Where to put nose weight and the risks of longer delay times. Thanks.