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Ken,that’s an emergency eye – assuming I don’t have a threaded forward closure for this Sat….. I tied the Kevlar shock cord directly to it for now.I like the idea of a streamer better. I have some Mylar stashed somewhere.Joe,…   Read more»

For my part, I almost never use a drogue… the only time I do is on BIG projects, and even then I often go without. I’d say I’ve probably done 100 or so dual deploy shots, and maybe used a…   Read more»

Wow, how are you going to attach your harness to that eye on your fincan? That’s tight, at least with anything but a stubby motor!-Ken

Another possibility instead of a drogue – use a bright mylar streamer. Helps with the visual acquisition and then blow out the largest chute you can fit in at 1000′ and save yourself some walking.

I’ve been leaning towards using one, I have plenty of room for it. I need a better 48. It’s one of those basic monster thick orange ones we get from Tim. my next nice one is a 60 w/ no…   Read more»

I tend to use a drogue, and I also tend on the big side for my mains. The exception is my AMRAAM, but I have the largest chute I can fit in there already and it still comes down at…   Read more»

Do you “need” a drogue? No, probably not. But, depending on the weight of the motor, the weight of your av-bay, and the drag of the fins, it might help keep things falling in a stable manner, rather than tumbling…   Read more»

I BOUGHT ONE AT “BOBS TOY CHEST” IN LONGMONT!!!Walked in and picked up right of the shelf…….Oh sorry that was 30-35 years ago. But I really did have one. 8)

I buy quite a bit of rocket stuff from them. I see they are out til Dec. for the Disruptor. Never seen this at HT or any other local store.

I buy alot of model stuff from these guys… they do not have it, but they do have an in-stock notification thingy, or you can backorder.http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/est/est3025.htm

That igniter looked huge. I have to wonder if that is what caused the failure. Looking at the video, it doesn’t look like it overpressurized, since the forward closure blew before significant thrust.Hell of a cato, that’s for sure.

It looks like whatever they had ignite it blew right threw the forward closure. Nothing ever came out of the nozzle. If what they were prepping in the video was the igniter, I’d be scared :)Edward

All I can think of is the dry grasses…. I wonder what kind of fire they had afterwords.I knew I should have gone to the AFA, I cold have blown up rockets as part of schooling

I’m kidding 😀

Bring it on John I will have an O4900 to chase you.

I’m kidding 😀

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Lots of good flyers, great contest indeed. Mother nature looks like she will cooperate? Though you never know what will happen with the wind out there.BTW, I have an N motor and my L3 project just in case 8)

Thanks John, but it’s not done yet. There’s still a couple guys who have a shot. Mainly Art, Dennis & Ron all within striking distance

Mark, I DO have 54mm motor tube, I’ll bring some. Greg – I really appreciate the offer to ride, but I think I’m good-2-go. BTW, I won’t be out Sunday.On an unrelated note, if Mark S. gets his L3 cert,…   Read more»

Where are you hitching from? I’ll be driving my truck up, most of my stuff is in a Yakima topper or one side of my back seat. The bed is pretty much open…. I’m heading out from Westminster, I might…   Read more»