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Here’s a thought: what if we picked a date and a venue, and attempted to see just how many of these 70+ H125’s we could get off the ground simultaneously? I’m thinking not so much a contest with an entry…   Read more»

Ken, I have been trying for years to get on at Vasaila! It’s a great company, any chance they’d part with some of those radiosondes and ground equipment? Kdding, or not. 🙂 Way to go, Ken!

I like the idea of a couple different contest with an “entry dontation fee” that basically covers the motor and helps NCR get some additional funding.How about a contest kinda like the crazy Jim drag race or something, all contest…   Read more»

Killer!!!!! I would love to fly one of these… I have just the bird.Warren

Wow, thats awesome.Thanks KenBoom! Hey, anyone see my rocket?Hehe

I knew about those. The Vaisala guys used to fly with us. They asked me about the H125s many years ago – and I shamelessly groveled until I was blue in the face for those motors. I even offered to…   Read more»

First… Thanks Ken for sharing this with the club, that was very nice of you!Second… I think the contest idea is cool and as a fundraiser for the club, when one would pay the entry fee they would be paying…   Read more»

Wow, that sounds like fun. How many are there?I’m assuming you’re asking about the H125-20W. >70I almost hate to ask this, but can anyone explain concisely the rules regarding expired cert motors?Can they be flown on commercial launch days, or…   Read more»

Wow, that sounds like fun. How many are there?I almost hate to ask this, but can anyone explain concisely the rules regarding expired cert motors?Can they be flown on commercial launch days, or just on research days?Could they qualify for…   Read more»

Thanks, Adrian!As for prices, a TeleMetrum board is $350, the TeleDongle USB to RF interface for use on the ground is $75, and we have an introductory special deal for $400 that includes one of each, a suitable LiPo battery,…   Read more»

Congratulation on getting to production. Do you have a price yet?

Mañana mañana… 8OEdward

Hey Ed,Another day, I’m sure to try that. Sure do like the price.Thanks

Any takers for the weekend, or will I still have to dominate the hybrid scene here :)Edward

Also, the Skyripper motors will need vents drilled at the proper locations in your airframe.Edward

Here is it for 54’s54/540 24 5/8″ long – J348 or J26354/780 29 5/8″ long – J337 or J26154/1120 36 5/8″ long- K347 or K257EdwardAll of this information is available in tables on Skyripper’s site:www.skyrippersystems.com

While we are at it how about impulse and lengths of the 54mm Skyripper’s

There are 3 different case lengths.38/220 is 21″ long – H124 or H15538/400 is 28 3/4″ long – I119 or I14738/580 is 36 5/8″ long – I117 or J144Edward

Hi Edward,What is the impulse on the 38mm and what is the case length?Thanks

High Power night launch, standing waiver of 20,000′ AGL. Special requirements that the bird be illuminated for the entire flight – up and down; also needs to be a proven bird for beyond a G impulse. Most folks don’t launch…   Read more»