StratoCone Mini the Versatile Nosecone for 2L, FTC, and Spliced Water Rockets

The StratoCone Mini replaces the bottle cap on a fall away nosecone, or an FTC rocket, or a spliced water rocket to improve aerodynamics. Currently this part is 3D printed and only available in the color white, although it could be spray painted. Included is a 1” black rubber washer to create a tight seal on an FTC rocket or a spliced rocket. Watch the video below for additional information and how to attach a parachute to an FTC rocket using a few zip ties. Advance to the topic of interest via the menu below:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:11 Three Applications
00:30 Fall Away Nosecone Guidelines
01:09 StratoRocket Guidelines
01:44 Spliced Rocket Guidelines
02:17 FTC Rocket Parachute Attachment

[@Briaaanz]

You've really outdone yourself! Much nicer and faster than me mucking about with Easter plastic eggs or making a release mechanism with parts from a wind up toy and rubber band. I'd still miss making the homebrew gear, but sometimes it's nice to get a rocket into the air without the fuss

[@StratoFins]

Thank you for your kind words and comments. Yes, I too have messed around with plastic Easter eggs for nosecones usually on FTC rockets. One main reason for developing this nosecone is that many bottle caps don’t seal well under high pressure and designing something that would allow for a rubber washer was necessary. We have several new products that we have been working on last year, but unfortunately, they are rolling out slower than planned due to continual tweaking and improvements. Glad to finally be able to release the StratoCone Mini product along with the video early this year.