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I probably need to talk to you some more about this. Maybe it will click better in person.dk

If you don’t want to add the 24v booster box simply use a regular e-match instead of the resistor. That way ignition on the dual fill lines is near the same and you don’t have to worry about one taking…   Read more»

Thanks to both of you for your help. I will look you up Friday night if you are around. Pratt Hobbies gave me the 24V booster box to step up the voltage to 24V. I think it will be simple…   Read more»

Doug,Find me at Oktoberfest before you get ready to go out to the pad. I’ve got a nice fitting that makes it *way* easier to connect to the GSE and is much more user friendly. Does the Contrail require 24V?…   Read more»

I’ll be there and currently the only resident experts on the Hybrid GSE are Dale Netherton, myself and possibly Ed Wranosky. I’m more of a Hypertek guy myself, but I know which hoses go where and which wires plug in…   Read more»

If the comparison is between your typical Home Depot grade of threaded rod and standard McMaster threaded rod, I think you’ll find a significant difference. Your average hardware store stuff is almost 100% made in China with very poor quality…   Read more»

to help fight corrosion for the environment. I’m not sure where you were looking at prices but I saw 36″ 1/4-20 SS all thread for abut half that price at McMaster Carr.DougI was looking at the 3/8″ stainless. I always…   Read more»

Yes, the higher the grade is stronger the steel. However, it is not necessarily true that stainless steel is stronger than regular steel. The impurities that are put into steel to make it stainless are to help fight corrosion for…   Read more»

I like to use stainless when ever I can. it is stronger and I have found that the threads stretch on the regular stuff.

Is there anyone who will be able to tow the trailer back to either Pierce or Longmont at the end of the day Sunday?Hey Ed I might be able to bring the trailer back. I have not decided if…   Read more»

A wonderful day of launching.1=L a K or two a few Jsmany othersaround 100 launches.

I’ll definitely be there, though my L2 has been delayed due to excessive homework. It’s basically structurally complete, but recovery is still unfinished, as is paint. It’ll be ready for oktoberfest. I’ll bring the rocket to the launch anyways though…   Read more»

Is there anyone who will be able to tow the trailer back to either Pierce or Longmont at the end of the day Sunday?

8) I will be at the launch with a pile of motors! LDRS has left me brain dead 😯 so if you want something special (and asked me before) you might want to remind me! LDRS was over the top,…   Read more»

I will be out Sunday morning. There is an L3 cert flight planned for Sunday, M2400T!

As I understood it, Ken will be towing out and we’ll do a small set up, depending on what folks that show up need. I know of a few Cert flights and am pretty sure the weather will cooperate for…   Read more»

You are right. Green and lush.The Pawnee is fantastic. Still flowers blooming.Ready for As-Bs

>Ms-Ns-Os-Ps

>Oktoberfest is going to be a blast !!!!!

Wow, that prairie looks as green as an Iowa cornfield!!!Sounds like you guys had a nice launch?!?JW

I’ve been remiss on this – but given that I have just spent the last 3+ months gutting and remodeling a house and then moving into it, I hope I can be foregiven.Yes, the Upscale Contest is still a go,…   Read more»

Was anything said about the upscale contest at MHM and is it still goin to happen? Just curious, havent heard a thing about it lately