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So has anyone ever done any testing with a DC20 or DC30 next to the raven with ematches attached? I’m thinking about making an AV bay with both devices next to eachother but wanted to check and see if it…   Read more»

Even if someone else has flown them together it is still best to ground test in flight configuration. Just hook up th ematches without the charges. Let it sit there for a while. I learned the hard way at mayhem….   Read more»

So has anyone ever done any testing with a DC20 or DC30 next to the raven with ematches attached? I’m thinking about making an AV bay with both devices next to eachother but wanted to check and see if it…   Read more»

First, let me preface by emphasizing that the only way to really know is with a ground test. Go through a simulated flight and look at the real-time data (since the baro data isn’t real in the simulation) and compare…   Read more»

I’d tend to go with 3 wraps as well. Most commercial composite tubes are thicker than 3 wraps, but honestly, 3 wraps should be more than enough, and it should give you a good, strong, durable tube without it becoming…   Read more»

I’ve seen carbon tubes fly that were a single wrap of 5.7oz fabric. You could nearly flatten it with your fingers, but it was rigid enough for an H motor. It is a matter of what you’re trying to do….   Read more»

HI everyone,Great food, great friends, and great rocket family.Always seems to make the hours fly by when Im around others that want to talk about rockets. Those that don’t understand can only listen to so much, thanks for understanding Everyone!Lets…   Read more»

Tim,I wont be able to make tomarrows meeting due to a trip to the airport :(If by chance you have the following kits I want them if you can hold them.Estes: BlackhawkCenturi: ESS Raven – I know you didnt list…   Read more»

Got that right! Enjoy, Bret! And realize after your L3, between you and that launch is just money!…

Per SpaceFlightNow.com (a really good website, BTW), your launch is:March 4Atlas 5 • OTV 2Launch window: TBDLaunch site: SLC-41, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FloridaThe United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket will launch the U.S. military’s X-37B, a prototype space…   Read more»

We are supose to be there for Disovery on the 24th I guess now. Maybe we could hold over a few extra days! 😀

Well, Bret, we’re going to have more to talk about on the way to the meeting!

Any chance I could go along as your official camera caddy? The Atlas V will be a spectacular launch and a great working vacation. Take every tour available – twice – and too many pictures. Yehaw!!!!! With the User’s Guide…   Read more»

Great thanks to Dave2 and Dave1 (I thank you, and my wife thanks you, for pointing us to Nadine, who graciously showed up with her earrings!), Joe, James, all the vendors!, and everyone else who had a hand in getting…   Read more»

Anyone from Longmont going to the dinner? I have a couple of items to donate for the raffle, but I won’t be able to make it. Was hoping someone might be able to deliver them to James R.I could meet…   Read more»

I KNOW! You’d think he’d show up on the 5th anniversary! What a great guy and brother. And, a profound thanks to whomever paid for my wife and I to be able to show up at the 3rd. We missed…   Read more»

This is all Conway’s fault you know.

Yep, the right way, the wrong way, the Conway.

We just need to get our friend Con to come down.

Same, my friend. 😉