Today, I spent the morning launching a rocket at Fiesta Island. I sent the Estes Skywriter=99 and my two parachute recovery system flying 4 times. (Please see:
A) Crocheting the recovery harness and parachute cord prevents a tangled mess. This idea is courtesy of Mr. Tim Van Milligan, AKA "Mr. Rocket." (Please see:
B) Reducing the number of folds in the parachutes when you pack them in the rocket lets them open quickly, before a tangle has time to grow.
2) Most importantly, I learned that a sunny morning launching model rockets at San Diego's beautiful Mission Bay is a great way to pull yourself out of a rut.The next DART Club launch at Fiesta Island is on Saturday, March 27. I wonder, "I can put 4 or more parachutes into a Skywriter?" (Please see:
-.-. --.- Roger Coppock