[RocketsNW] Parachute protection options

[Hammer]

Why not an ejection baffle?

Robert

Steve Cutonilli wrote:
> Okay...okay...please stop the off-line jabs about pistons - allow me to
> explain myself...
>
> Pistons not in the traditional sense - they should be light weight, easy
> to construct and need not be viewed as part of a rocket, but a limited
> use recovery bit requiring periodic replacement - much like the Nomex
> protector.
>
> For 3" and greater diameter rockets, my opinion about pistons aligns
> with the popular view because they are required to be much more robust
> and are considered part of the rocket - all the other negatives to
> parachute wraps don't generally apply at bigger diameters.
>
> /Steve 
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rockets-bounces at rocketsnw.com
> [mailto:rockets-bounces at rocketsnw.com] On Behalf Of Steve Cutonilli
> Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 5:46 PM
> To: 'Greg Clark'
> Cc: 'NorthWest Rocketry - All'
> Subject: Re: [RocketsNW] Parachute protection options
>
> Ummm, "best way to keep the parachute from being charred" - again, the
> piston represents the most efficient use of recovery space yielding the
> best protection for the parachute.  Nomex stands an okay chance, but it
> is highly dependant on packing technique and one will typically
> compromise parachute selection due to the additional bulk needed to wrap
> the Nomex around the parachute - I will guarantee you a single layer
> Nomex is not hot particulate BP proof and that's all one can afford to
> use in a 38mm.  Flame me - I can take it (said the piston proponent).
> /Steve
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bigredbee at gmail.com [mailto:bigredbee at gmail.com] On Behalf Of Greg
> Clark
> Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 2:32 PM
> To: steve-c at ix.netcom.com
> Cc: Bryan Young; NorthWest Rocketry - All
> Subject: Re: [RocketsNW] Parachute protection options
>  
> Nomex
> On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 2:15 PM, <steve-c at ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> Piston.
>
> -----Original Message-----
>   
>> From: Bryan Young <foreveryoung at inlandnet.com>
>> Sent: Nov 3, 2008 1:47 PM
>> To: NorthWest Rocketry - All <rockets at rocketsnw.com>
>> Subject: [RocketsNW] Parachute protection options
>>
>> My next rocket will weigh about 2 lbs and will be 38mm. Would a
>>     
> parachute protector be the best way to keep the parachute from being
> charred?
>   
>> -B
>>     
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