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10-17-2010, 06:24 PM

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RE: Space Shuttle Depron RC Model - Scratch..

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ORIGINAL: Jimmy Hoffa

Carlos,
I was thinking about adding a parachute before it came up. Maybe use some type of spring activation to eject it. Install the chute in a tube about the diameter of a rocket and have a plate with a spring underneath it to eject it. To keep it contained you would need a cover with a latch that is released with a dedicated servo.

Just thinking aloud.
Phillip

Phillip,

Yes! You were right on the money about providing a slight push to eject the Drag Chute out from the Engine Nozzle!

In coming Videos you will see that I have to brain storm a good setup to allow the Chute to be pushed out (give it a little help) once I release the Chute!

Okay, first things first and I am providing some pictures showing how "I" did the Modification!

I did weigh both servos that had in mind to use for the Drag Chut Mod and the E-Flite S-75 won as being the lightest!