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Instructions for Building Model Rockets : Parachute Folding for Model Rockets

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Uploaded by on Dec 31, 2007

Learn how to fold the parachute for a Big Bertha Estes model rocket in this free model rockets video.

Expert: Jack Attkins
Bio: Jack Attkins is a model rocket enthusiast who has been launching rockets for 35 years.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

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  • Wow. Completely wrong. That's the way you fold the 'chute to make it invert and tangle as it opens.

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  • this way of folding works fine.. it's called a rolled spike I've done it this way for years and can't remember having any problems

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    i used a parachute in a model rocket came from the umbrella,,,

    umbrella is the best for model rocket,,,

    check it out a video of my RC model rocket

  • That rocket needs a layer or 2 of 6 oz. glass and a 29mm motor mount and pack an H97 with a loooooong delay...Now THAT would be cool.

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  • You have been lucky. Of course, I have only been flying model rockets on and off for about 40 years now. After a few thousand flights I'd like to think I know what I'm talking about.

  • Hei i use this fold technic in 7 times of my launches and it works erevry time

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