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* additional MS24693-S30 6-32 3/4 long screws (McMaster 93085A151) and MS21045-06 6-32 locknuts with flange (McMaster 99638A102) for mounting the fiberglass rocket guide (the kit contains 21 but if you space the fasteners 1 inch apart, you need some 5 more, plus spares are good to have since they do break easily). | * additional MS24693-S30 6-32 3/4 long screws (McMaster 93085A151) and MS21045-06 6-32 locknuts with flange (McMaster 99638A102) for mounting the fiberglass rocket guide (the kit contains 21 but if you space the fasteners 1 inch apart, you need some 5 more, plus spares are good to have since they do break easily). | ||
* Aluminum tape, e.g. [https://www.acehardware.com/departments/heating-and-cooling/thermostats-and-heating-supplies/duct-tape/47522 Ace 47522] | * Aluminum tape, e.g. [https://www.acehardware.com/departments/heating-and-cooling/thermostats-and-heating-supplies/duct-tape/47522 Ace 47522] | ||
* | * Foam seal. The usual HomeDepot / ACE seals don't stick well enough, consider using the loop side of a Velcro tape, e.g. [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097TWHBTG from Amazon]. | ||
* Adhesive for strap covers, see also this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/7769367116517653 FB thread]. | * Adhesive for strap covers, see also this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/7769367116517653 FB thread]. | ||
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== Parachute Canister == | == Parachute Canister == | ||
*The canister parts need to be thoroughly deburred and the 90 degree corners need to be rounded with a file. | *The canister parts need to be thoroughly deburred and the 90 degree corners need to be rounded with a file. The edges of the 8 slots where the parachute straps go through to hold the bag back need to be rounded off. | ||
*The manual states to remove the top lid of the canister and then mark the cut-outs. However, if you do that the side walls (especially the rear one) have no guidance and the cut-out will not be accurate. Consider marking the outside of the canister in the fully assembled state and then do corrections based on measurements or re-alignment with the previous marks. The same goes for match-drilling the rear angle bracket. Better to assemble the entire canister whenever working on the boundary canister - fuselage side skin. | *The manual states to remove the top lid of the canister and then mark the cut-outs. However, if you do that the side walls (especially the rear one) have no guidance and the cut-out will not be accurate. Consider marking the outside of the canister in the fully assembled state and then do corrections based on measurements or re-alignment with the previous marks. The same goes for match-drilling the rear angle bracket. Better to assemble the entire canister whenever working on the boundary canister - fuselage side skin. | ||
*The manual states to use a stretcher machine to bend the rear angle so it matches the fuselage skin, however one needs to shrink the angle flange. Anyway, if you overdo the shrinking, you need a stretching function for correction, so maybe get the combo shrinker / stretcher anyway. | *The manual states to use a stretcher machine to bend the rear angle so it matches the fuselage skin, however one needs to shrink the angle flange. Anyway, if you overdo the shrinking, you need a stretching function for correction, so maybe get the combo shrinker / stretcher anyway. | ||
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==Rocket Activation Handle== | ==Rocket Activation Handle== | ||
*Handle installation for planes with the Aerosport console.<br>The housing that the handle is in is larger than the Aerosport surface, so one has to cut the side of the panel.<br>[[File:343865450 157757530363342 1523509241503933589 n (1).jpg|533x533px]]<br>[[File:343294371 750308690112087 3802117707134154609 n.jpg|400x400px]]<br>[[File:343603196 261245222960696 4291021108792437991 n.jpg|533x533px]] | *Handle installation for planes with the Aerosport console.<br>The housing that the handle is in is larger than the Aerosport surface, so one has to cut the side of the panel.<br>[[File:343865450 157757530363342 1523509241503933589 n (1).jpg|533x533px]]<br>[[File:343294371 750308690112087 3802117707134154609 n.jpg|400x400px]]<br>[[File:343603196 261245222960696 4291021108792437991 n.jpg|533x533px]] | ||
==Parachute Installation== | |||
* The parachute needs to be installed into the canister/airplane right when it arrives from shipping. Else the parachute will reshape from a cube into a sphere and it won't easily fit. Even when you install it right away, the sides are bulged out but pushed back as you tighten the screws. It helps to have a large clamp that pushes the two side panels in while you get the screws threaded. | |||
* The shackles are attached to the bag with a strap that has white stitching. When the bag arrives, those straps run through the shackles centered. This will make the shackles sit too high on hard ridges towards the edge. The lid will not close down. If you push the shackles towards the center, with the strap now running off center, the shackles will sit down since they are off the hard ridge.<br>[[File:2025-07-14 16-39-55.jpg|400x400px]] | |||
[[Category:Optional]] | [[Category:Optional]] | ||