Apply epoxy to the coupler, NOT to the airframe. Keep the inside of the airframe clear of epoxy
because you will be sliding the forward bulkhead freely in and out for flight prep. Clean up any epoxy
that is oozing out onto the exposed surface of the coupler with rubbing alcohol if necessary.
Upon completion of the Avionics Bay, attach an eyebolt into the base of the Pinnacle nosecone to
attach the shockcord. You can thread the eyebolt through the plastic base for a secure attachment. For
extra strength, you can cut a hole through the side of the shoulder in order to reach in and secure the
eyebolt with a nut and washer. Alternatively, instead of using an eyebolt, you can open a small hole in
one of the wings at the base of the cone and attach the shockcord with a quick-link.
Recovery System
(NOTE: ATTACH THE NYLON SHOCKCORD TO THE FIREBALL IN THE
BOOSTER SECTION, AND USE THE KEVLAR CORD IN THE UPPER SECTION).
Starting with the drogue recovery system, slide the KEVLAR® pad onto the exposed end of the
shockcord that is attached to the booster. Let it slide freely around. The pads never get anchored
permanently to the line. Make a knot in the shockcord about 12” away from exposed end. This will be
the mounting point for the drogue chute.
Knot the lines on the 18” drogue so that there is a small loop at the end. Attach to the knot on the
shockcord using a quiklink (below left).
Starting with the cord just sticking out of the booster, accordion the cord in 4” lengths in your hand,
stopping about 18” from the knot in the cord where the drogue is attached (above right). Accordion
folding is better than winding the shockcord because there is less chance of tangling. The recovery
components will be in the following order: booster, accordioned shockcord, pad, knot/drogue, upper
section/avionics bay.
