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Estes Interceptor - Parachute & Shock Cord Question
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09-13-2019, 09:24 PM
hcmbanjo
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Hi Christian,
Welcome back!
I agree with Earl, tying the chute away from the nose cone can prevent most tangles.
Here's a few blog posts on Kevlar to shock cord ties:
http://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot...ips-part-1.html
http://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot...ips-part-2.html
A simple overhand knot to attach the chute is shown in the second picture:
http://modelrocketbuilding.blogspot...ent-tip_28.html
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