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Old 03-20-2011, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Robobud
three of what size chutes? 24"?

just got this kit and was thinking about adding more chutes


The distance a rocket drifts is determined by the wind speed and time it takes to descend, not by the type or number of parachutes used. So, if you have one, a single larger parachute would be better than three smaller ones. There would be less tangling of the shroud lines and one 'chute would be easier to pack into less space.

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