During the meeting Scott Cook mentioned that based on the video from his rocket he believed that the altimeters had deployed at apogee. This aroused my...
... What if they were crotch rocket fans? For those unaware, "crotch rocket" is slang for a small, high-performance motorcycle. Bill...
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You know. If it had been Ky who posted the message it might have been appropriate. But I thought he used as bicycle with rocket strap-ons. In this particular...
Some of you may be interested in this video of a RC B-29 with a X-1 drone. This is more of an RC video but the skill used to erect the ... the X-1 is a boost...
Hmmmmm .. Dunno about the math, but I'll try to provide some layman's information on this subject . Two years ago, when I started flying the CVS cameras, I ...
Mike, You should try Roadrunner motors next time! Pelham :) In a message dated 6/4/2007 4:58:28 P.M. Central Daylight Time (Mexi, mikaelc@... writes: ...
Actually, they were Aerotechs. I did try one Ellis G33, but the low initial thrust, combined with a fair wind, caused the rocket to help re-plow a field up in...
Well here's the forecast: Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph. Saturday: Partly cloudy, with a high...
Oh yeah, no need for bail money. You might keep a close eye on that Magness guy : ) I hear he's riding with you. bach ... (Mexi, ... southeast ... 5 ... ...
We will be setting the following up: Low Power pads 2 - H & I pads 2 - J & K pads If you need L or M pads please make a request to: info at quickburst.net...
I am once again going to try to make it to the MCGregor lanuch at the end of the month. I was wondering if there will be a motor vendor there I hope to launch...
John, Thanks for Your intent on flying with us on that weekend. As far as a motor vendor being there, I think Bob Korman "Road Runner Motors" will be ...
Saturday June 9th All Sounds like were going to have a good crowd Saturday. We'll be seeing some Dallas and Austin flyer's. 2 Cert flights that I'm aware of,...
I do not have a motor, leup or even a case I was hoping to buy the case and motor onsite. I will email you offline and see what we can arrange.. John ... As...
Beginning June 14, 2007 Quest Aerospace will be relocating it's operations from Cave Creek, AZ to Pagosa Springs, CO. Order shipment will be suspended on June...
I have a bunch of G64-4's and could actually use a G64-7. contact me at my work email address: culpd at cfbisd.edu I wont be at the Frisco launch but we can...
I am currently building a 1:1 scale Estes Mean Machine using PML phenolic tubing, G10 TTW fins, Kevlar shock cord mounted to the motor mount, 29mm motor mount...
I second "a". I don't have internal fillets on any of my rockets and have not had a fin come loose yet - even on some quite a bit less than planned recoveries....
I'm a big fan of popsicle sticks or the larger craft sticks you can pick up at HobbyLobby. You can use them to sandwich the fin and provide a bigger footprint...
Ok, G10 TTW fins.... I am assuming that you are hand cutting the fin slots. If that is the case then donąt worry about it. Tack on all the fins with a bit...
Thanks for all the great advice guys! I think I will just leave out internal fillets on this one. In retrospect I should have built this the way I did my LOC...
I just received the new Skyripper 54mm hybrid motor for our launch on June 23rd. The motor looks great and the video instructions are good as well. I am...
Do you have your own GSE?? In a message dated 06/12/2007 12:50:08 PM Central Standard Time, heathm71@... writes: I just received the new Skyripper 54mm...
I will be showing up with mine, full 20 pound tank + all the goodies to go with it. Anyone wanting to fly hybrids is more than welcome to use it. ... ...