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Warren,I’d be glad to update the database. I’m sure it already takes Joe hours to get the flights entered and maintain a motor library would be something should be able to delegate. The least I can do is help on…   Read more»

AP Bonfire is determined not by total impulse but by manufacturer’s propellent weight.W

AP Bonfire results are automatically tabulated from the launch logs and totalled from the motor database.The only logical way to do the AP bonfire is to have the fliers put down on their flight card what the motor’s total impulse…   Read more»

Thrustcurve.org is not up to date and there are so many new motors out now that I wouldn’t expect anyone entering the launch logs to go after the numbers for every new motor. The only logical way to do the…   Read more»

The big issue is the motor database needs a thorough clean-up and major additions. I’ll do what I can to get it done. Joe is the primary responsible party for Launch Log entries and he should be adding new motors…   Read more»

Interesting observation Mike, come to think of it, there were a lot more small snakes then big ones but I did see a couple good sized ones yesterday. I don’t know how many I saw multiple times but I personally…   Read more»

I am not for thinning either.But if it becomes a large problem it may become necessary. ??(I do not mean to have a nature debate. Only thinking of safety)One thing to think about.All the little chunks of food We leave…   Read more»

Indeed – more Rattlesnakes in one day than I’ve ever seen – reports of at least 7 individual snakes in a wide range of locations although I personally only saw 3. We saw multiple snakes on the western edge of…   Read more»

It was indeed a great day for a launch, it was good to shag a few rockets. I wish I’d brought something to fly.Of special interest was the incredible number of rattlesnakes! Many, many sightings and some pretty awesome photos…   Read more»

Would rather not perpetuate the knowledge or memory of said.

agreed, best launch I’ve been to- friendly, nice weather, mellow winds, some great flights and a bunch of “oops” flights. But you didn’t get a picture of the grass fire

With 7 survey entries, opinions seem rather diffuse. Two motors got two votes- Estes E9 and RoadRunner F60. The rest got a single vote. Two write-in suggestions were the AeroTech F20W and the AeroTech F27R, both EconoJets. An additional write…   Read more»

We’ve had five votes on the SurveyMonkey link above. So far, no consensus at all! One vote for each of the following, except the E9 which got 2 votes:Estes-E9Apogee-F10AT-F20WRoadRunner-E25AT-F26FJAT-G40WRoadRunner-F60AT-G80T (new)The only sure thing is there is little interest to have…   Read more»

Chad,We can readily create surveys here on the site, just send me a PM with what you want and I can post it in about 10 minutes WITH online results.Warren

I created a survey on a third party website. Let’s hear what motors people are interested in for next year’s SSS.http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=BulSUzZREVuYzPm5L_2fklUQ_3d_3dIt doesn’t provide a results page, so I will periodically post survey status.

The SSS has NEVER required carbon or composite construction. My first SSS – powered by an H180, was plain phenolic. Every one of my G80 powered SSS birds were either plain phenolic or even paper tubing. If I hadn’t recused…   Read more»

“low and slow” was mostly in comparison to G80 and J350 entries that do instantaneous translation to apogee rather than moving slow enough for my old eyes 🙂

E9 Low and Slow-In a really light rocket, an Estes E9 could get to 3000′ and be moderately fast. You would have to institute a minimum weight to get the low and slow effect. It would be cheaper though and…   Read more»

I agree with SpaceCowboy in that a Team Double Shot would be in addition to the existing individual contest. And I realize that a team attempt would not count as a Level 1 cert, but like many things doing it…   Read more»

I’m intruiged by this E9 concept… Low and slow… hmmm. Ideas?Warren