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Old 09-13-2019, 07:10 PM
craviola990 craviola990 is offline
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Default Estes Interceptor - Parachute & Shock Cord Question

Hi Folks -

My name is Christian; joined the forum some years ago, but now finally getting back into rocketry with much enthusiasm. I started in 1971 (Age 10) with Vashon Cold Power, by '73 into solid fuel, and launched throughout the '70s.

Dabbled again in the mid '90s, and now back in full force.

Like so many "Kids my age", I went nuts over the Interceptor, and have a new one almost ready to fly. I see more and more, folks hooking up their parachute swivels a few inches down the shock cord, as opposed to the nose cone...would I be smart to do this on the Interceptor?

Jeff Smith also installed an extra long, kevlar cord, BTW

Is there a special, particular way to form this loop knot in the shock cord, to accept a snap swivel?

Please pardon my gross stupidity...it's been awhile! I assume this mounting helps keep nose cones from tanglng/fighting the shroud lines upon ejection/decent?

I notice no one talks about putting talcum powder on chutes anymore pre-launch..new chute materials, just not needed?

Thanks!

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