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I’d sim it in RasAero – it has been spot on for all my high performance flights. I’ve compared data predicted to data from the flight and through 3 flights I’ve never had variances of more than 2%. I waited…   Read more»

That should be just enough if your sim is accurate. Are you using Rocksim, and what kind of nosecone in the sim and on your rocket? If Rocksim is over-predicting your drag your rocket could be at risk of a…   Read more»

The QL has the timer in the booster if I remember right. I never got to try mine so…. I look forward to seeing it. However you decide.The 98mm two stage I have been working on has the timers in…   Read more»

I think it depends on how you plan on igniting your upper stage. if you have the ignition on the upper stage then a loose friction fit with a planned drag separation would be optimal. If you are relying on…   Read more»

Hello,I will be attempting a two-stage flight this weekend using a PML Quantum Leap. Most likely using Js for both stages. Does anyone have experience with using shear pins to secure the two stages? I used them successfully for general…   Read more»

Invite the kids to our next launch 8) our own fire department!

Been there, done that. NCR received a grant the first year the program was offered and the funds were used to put new tires on the trailer. Subsequently, a deposit was put into our bank account earmarked for a PA…   Read more»

Things were pretty saturated up at the North Site this afternoon, though rapidly drying out. There was a significant muddy area on Rd 45 headed north to the launch site before dropping off the hill when I went in at…   Read more»

We had a very severe storm come through Windsor and it headed exactly at the N site. There were several funnel clouds up around Nunn. The rain was intense, I sure would not be surprised if an inch fell…

The radar says the North site got pummeled by a storm tonight, with about an inch of rain.

For those of us making use of the call-in windows, here’s the jet stream forecast: (Updated for 2 PM MDT Friday)The menu for the different days is here//squall.sfsu.edu/crws/jetstream_fcsts.htmlThe jet stream associated with that big trough predicted to move Eastward slowly,…   Read more»

Honestly, I won’t trust any forecasts until Wednesday or so. I know that they post 10 day forecasts, but the odds of them actually being correct seem pretty slim.

Depends a bit on how you physically constructed things – if your ebay hangs down into the aft section, I like to tape the charge to the eyebolt so it is held away from the walls.This is a bigger deal…   Read more»

You’ll need a vent tube and electronic recovery. The vent tube is simply a hole drilled in the airframe to vent nitrous during filling. The information on the 54mm SRS set can be found at//skyrippersystems.com/products/54mm.htmlLinks at the bottom of the…   Read more»

Ive been interested in flying hybrids for some time now. What mods would I need to fly one? I have a 54mm motor bird itchin for some abuse 😀

That sure is a clean bench! Is that picture staged!! 😯

8) Gotta love a guy who keeps a picture of his mom in his shop!

Ed, It looks good where you have me. I will see about taking another slot once I am up there.

Great news – thanks to everyone for stepping up.I have posted the updated schedule on the “Volunteer Schedule” section of the NCR website. Hopefully you’ll check it out – remember that you need to have pop-ups enabled to see the…   Read more»

IF I can make MHM and keep some credibility, providing I ever had any, I will go to volunteer at MHM and fly at Oktoberfest. In reverse of you. People can swap times and events, just so everything is covered….   Read more»