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I sense a resurgence in smokies for hi-visibility dynamic ignitions. 8)-Ken

Thanks Joe. I can understand and respect their position. It’s just kind of a bummer cuz those big skids really attracted a crowd when they flew. Guess it gives me a good excuse to try out the Hartsel site this…   Read more»

“The use of sparking or “skidmark” – generating engine propellants is not permitted.” from page 6 of 7 Exhibit C Standards for Operations Recreation Event. That said, skids or sparkies or spitfires or dragon’s breath propellants can still be used/flown…   Read more»

Excellent question!Would airstarts or upper stages be allowed?-Ken

Dave2 and JamesR, this is the first one I’ve missed and regretted every second that I wasn’t there. You two are great to rocketry in Colorado, bar none. 😉 The first two I ended up with the other Bruce’s offerings….   Read more»

I do not know the official count but there was 112 that signed up and only 2 no-shows and I think there was a few that came but did not RSVP. It was great, lots of fun and lots of…   Read more»

Fantastic turnout, I heard 95, so anywere near that is awesome. Thats alot of grub!Thanks for the great time, had a Blast.

How did it go? Were there a lot of people there?

Well we have not flown many rockets in 2010 so we are looking at last year for the awards. I would hate to be nominated for the best CATO for 2010, I would be afraid of what motor it might…   Read more»

If you are planing on going to the All Colorado Rocketry dinner please go to the link below to sign up.https://spreadsheets0.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGNTczNPbEoyblQtSl9QVHRrei16X0E6MAAt the top of the page it says 2010 but below where the categories to choose the year is 2009….   Read more»

If you want information about the All Colorado Dinner go to//docs.google.com/View?id=ddjm4p73_16hgkdf95mIf you decide you want to go click on the link at the bottom of that page that says “I WANT TO GO!!!” or go to the link below.If you…   Read more»

Please go to this link below to register for the dinner so that he will know how many will be attending.http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddjm4p73_16hgkdf95mLet me know if you have any problems with the link.

8) OK let me git this straight. Sat. March 6 NCR Launch. Shoot them rockets, have a ton of fun, then over to Cinzettis for great food and more fun? I am getting light headed 😛

Edward, I’ve heard of this now from two people.Pictures would be cool.

Pistons defintely are the way to go, I’ve switched and won’t go back. I still use a chute protector to help me pack the chute into the piston and make it nice and neat.Edward

I almost think I need a drogue just behind the nosecone and a deployment bag on this rocket. Actually, you need a piston just behnind the main chute :DSeriously, there have been a zillion similar flights that did not have…   Read more»

The second shot the chute was wrapped tightly by folding it in half, rolling it down, and tightly wrapping the lines around it. (I had help)The shear pins were cleanly cut — 2-56 sized from Missileworks. They seemed to work…   Read more»

The shrouds were *tightly* wrapped around the chute — at least for the 2nd boost.This is one of the reasons I’m such a huge fan of pistons. They WILL get the laundry out. Your chute may still tangle, etc. but…   Read more»

I didn’t think he was wrapping the shroud lines around it. I can’t remember for sure so forgive me if I’m misremembering. We talked about it a little on the way out to it after the last launch. Very frustrating…I…   Read more»

All I could surmise was that as the chute and fire blanket were nearing the end of the tube, the air flow caused the chute and protector to start to bloom and consequently clog the exit. I’m not sure if…   Read more»