Main chute deploy

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November 23, 2015 at 11:31 am #41831
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All ready for my first dual deploy at the next opportunity. Ground tested the charges, etc. I have a Missle Works RRC3 and have been playing around with it on the computer. The default setting for main chute deploy is 500' AGL, but in hanging around the range and the subject comes up, most have set for something more – 700' – 800' I think. Is that just to be safe in case the barometric calibration is off? Any other reason I should change the default setting?

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We are Good to Go with our scheduled and approved launch on Saturday April 5th and Sunday April 6th, from the North Site, subject to change – Mostly cloudy and High Winds predicted. Range and waiver should be active by 9AM on Saturday. The Pawnee National Grassland remains fragile and dry, so extra precautions are in order. Please stay on the authorized roads and please don’t park more than 100’ off the road at the flight line.