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24. Place one reinforcement ring on each

of the corners of the parachute canopy.

Take a sharp pencil or knife and poke a hole

through the plastic in the center of each ring.

25. Cut the shroud lines to make a total

of three lines of equal length. Then pull each

parachute line end through a parachute re-

inforcement ring and tie using two overhand

knots. Repeat for all the corners as shown.

26. Holding the parachute at the center of

its top, pull the lines together to even up the

ends. Thread the three looped lines through

the loop in the shock cord. Next, take the top

of the parachute and pull it through all three

string loops at the same time. Finally, pull on

the strings to tighten the knot. This securely

attaches the parachute to the rocket.

27. Fold the parachute and insert it into

the rocket along with the shock cord.

28.Temporarily assemble the rocket. You

can use the red tube coupler to join the two

stages together. Roll a piece of paper and

insert it into the back of the rocket to hold

the model while you paint it. We recommend

a fluorescent color like orange, pink or yel-

low to make it easier to find the rocket after

touchdown. Allow the paint time to dry.

Congratulations! Your Midge rocket is

now complete.

Launch Supplies Needed

To launch your rocket you will need the

following supplies:

• A model rocket launching system

• Flame resistant recovery wadding

• Recommended Rocket Engines:

See the motor matrix to the right.

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red coupler

Midge Rocket Recommended Motors

Engine

Manufacturer

A10-3T

A10-0T / A3-4T

A10-0T / A10-3T

Altitude (ft)

Estes

259

Estes

671

Estes

637

Altitude (m)

204

194