About 5X the length of the rocket, at least. I used a textured mylar party streamer. But I think the problem was it was either too heavy to begin with due to excessive length, or just didn't get to unfurl completely on the first-flight A8-3's altitude.



I do plan a repair job. Chris Michielssen's blog is should be helpful and inspirational in that regard.

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