Parachute Preview Tool - View your Embroidery

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Descent Calculator - Finding the Right Sized Chute for your Rocket



Unless you have a small launch site or fly on soft ground, round up the number shown to our next highest parachute size.


Tip: walking a bit further is better than damaging your rocket

Recommendations:

0-2 oz 12"
3-8 oz 18"
9-15 oz 24"
16-23 oz 30"
24-35 oz 36"
36-47 oz 42"
48-64 oz 48"


Please note that this is only an approximation. Use your own judgment and the situation as the primary factors in making your decision.



Simulating Chutes with Rocksim

Click here to download our RockSim files. Save the files and follow the picture tutorial.

Add a Subassembly



Put the Subassembly inside the body tube you want it inside



Load a RocketChutes.com Subassembly from the zipped file



Choose a suitable sized chute



Make sure your values are all correct, and then you're done!