Step 7 – Flying Your Model
Attach the parachute to the shock cord
2/3 of the way between the nose cone
and body tube. You can also attach the
chute protector to the shock cord near the
parachute. When packing your chute, wrap
the chute protector around the chute with
the opening in the chute protector facing
forward. Always make sure your chute is
well protected as the hot ejection motor
gasses will melt the nylon chute.
IMPORTANT: always use positive motor
retention to secure the motor. Failure to use
motor retention will cause the motor to be
ejected instead of the parachute making for a
dangerous ballistic reentry.
IMPORTANT: some motors do not have a
thrust ring that rides against the back of the
motor tube. You can construct a thrust ring
by wrapping a ¼” wide strip of masking tape
around the aft end of the motor until you have a
layer of masking tape approximately the same
thickness of the motor tube. Do not fly without
a thrust ring as the motor will fly through the
rocket causing a dangerously unstable free
flying rocket motor.
IMPORTANT: always remember to check your
balance point and ensure your CG is ahead of
the specified CG point.
IMPORTANT: Always follow the NAR safety
code and remember that rockets are not toys
and can be dangerous if not prepared and
used properly. If you are a beginner, it is a
good idea to fly with a club or other group of
experienced rocketeers until you have gained
some experience.
IMPORTANT: In no event shall Madcow
Rocketry be liable for any direct, indirect,
punitive, incidental, special consequential
damages whatsoever arising out of or
connected with the use or misuse of it’s
products. The buyer assumes all risk and
liability resulting from ANY use of any and all products sold by Madcow Rocketry. Your
purchase and use of any Madcow Rocketry product constitutes your agreement to and
acceptance of these terms. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, you must return
the unused product in resalable condition for a refund or credit.
IMPORTANT: Please contact us via phone or email if you have any questions about
constructing or flying your model.
Nose Cone
Base
Red 0.75”
Wide
Yellow
3.25” Wide
Black 0.75”
Wide
Black 0.75”
Wide
Black
0.75” Wide,
1.5” Long,
4 equally
spaced
around
tube
Lines up
with leading
edge of the
fins.
23016 Del Lago, Unit C
Laguna Hills, CA 92637
949.547.8847
www.madcowrocketry.com
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