Recovery systems bring the rocket back safely. Parachute material (nylon, polyethylene, ripstop), size, shock cord length, and wadding all matter. This hub covers selection, sizing, packing, and recovery-system safety.
Articles in this section
- Parachute Fabric Comparison: Nylon vs Poly vs Ripstop — Three fabric types compared on weight, durability, descent rate, and packing.
- Polyethylene vs Nylon Parachute: Recovery Compared — When to pick the lighter, cheaper poly over the tougher nylon.
- Streamer Material: Performance & Durability Compared — Streamer recovery for low-power and minimum-diameter rockets — material comparison.
- Shock Cord Guide: Length & Materials — Kevlar vs nylon vs elastic — pick the right cord for your airframe weight.
- Parachute Calculator: Size, Descent Rate & Recovery — Interactive tool to size a parachute for any airframe weight.
- Recovery Wadding: Why It Matters & What to Use — Flame-resistant wadding protects the parachute from motor-eject charge.
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