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Yep, I guess epoxy comes to the rescue again, doesn’t it. Maybe even at the flight line. It would be interesting to pull test an eyebolt to see how strong such a joint would be.I guess the other option along…   Read more»

Oh, by the way, on the original CTI forward closure post. Build the motor including the delay grain, plug the flash hole to the ejection well with grease and install no ejection charge, just stuff the well with dog barf…   Read more»

Heli-coils (STI thread) have greater external thread contact area to the base material than the standard thread bolt or screw has to the interior. The heli-coil, in theory, will not fail until the bolt or screw has failed.

I am not familiar with the pieces you are talking about since I am using delay-grained 54mm motors still. As I understand it though, the threads in these forward units are 1/4-20. It would seem that if you screw in…   Read more»

And.. a good time was had by All…at least by most…Just think.. Blue Ocktober Skies!!!!!! 😀

Thanks, everybody. Sorry I couldn’t be there.

No worries Warren and don’t bother – the Hybrid GSE and tank have been removed from the trailer. The demand for usage has not justified the expense and extra weight.Huge thanks to ED and the Dawson’s for hosting another Sunday…   Read more»

Sorry I didn’t make it today guys – I think this is the first cleanup I’ve missed since ’03. However, I spent the time in the machine shop working on something so the time was not ill spent. I can…   Read more»

Longmont_Steve, PM sent.Thanks!

Could someone post where and when pleade? Or PM me.Thanks!

I,ll be there guys.

Where is there other than south of Longmont? There could be a pretty big place!

Thanks guys.

Great pictures! Thanks

Excellent pics and vids, Mike. Thanks for shooting and sharing them, and thanks also for the trailer hauling efforts.Mark

I over heard someone say “If you weren’t here this weekend, you missed out!” I agree what a beautiful weather weekend. Great Pictures and videos, I always look forward to your pictures. Mike, thanks for stiching me back up after…   Read more»

Can’t believe you posted these so quickly!These are great.

So what do we need to remove from the discussion to keep it from verging on the political?What size chute is this thing going to need if we have to recover it? Is this thing reloadable or is it single…   Read more»

Darn gov’mnt regulators. Always interfearing with a persons fun. Sune you won’t be able to spit without a license! 🙂

We are verging into political terrain here and like my daddy told me, there are 4 things people don’t talk about in polite company – religion, politics, personal sex practices, and how much money you make. All those are best…   Read more»