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Thanks Doug!!!!!! You da MAN!

I just talked to Joe H and confirmed both days are TRA research days.Doug

I believe Saturday is certified motors only and Sunday is TRA Research rules. That’s the way it was planned – Joe would have to pipe up if that has changed.WarrenWhen was this decided? I was under the impression that since…   Read more»

Could someone provide the “Reader’s Digest” version of what a “Research Launch” is again? IIRC flyers must be L2 or up, but any size motor can be flown?

I believe Saturday is certified motors only and Sunday is TRA Research rules. That’s the way it was planned – Joe would have to pipe up if that has changed.Warren

Long story, but, single use 29 housings….. For couplers. I also have a 38mm fore enclosure to give back to Tim. I am told that John has access to mis-run PVC tubing that I can get. I have several 29…   Read more»

I know both days are research days and I expect they would be covered under TRA research rules. If you need motors on Saturday, I may be able to cover you until Tim arrives on Sunday. What do you need?Doug

I’ve had some custom work done by them and they are very easy and quick to deal with. Reasonable prices and very good quality wood and tubes.Ken

http://www.balsamachining.com/BMS2008.pdf – looks interesting.

There’s an Estes nose cone reference guide over on Ye Olde Rocket Shoppe. It lists all the cones and what kits they were on. BMS should have them, as well as be able to upscale them for you for a…   Read more»

I want to build an upscale around 3 or 4x. Many years ago I started my own version called trident III which will have one central motor with 2 airstarts on outer tubes. It is almost complete. The D motor…   Read more»

Ah yes, the Bi-dent. Planning a clone or an upscale?Ken

Here are the plans for the Estes kit online:http://www.dars.org/jimz/est2033.htm

Good to see you Bill, thanks for coming up.Regarding the J160… that was a very old post, I figured I’d eventually get a response 8) I have a few K240s I’ll be flying sometime this summer. That has been a…   Read more»

As I mentioned to you at MHM 2009, I have flown it twice with mixed results. I have the thick fill tubes and they need to be turned down or use thinner wall ones. I have three other loads for…   Read more»

8) can do! 8)

Tim, could I ask you to drop off an H268 reload and a couple of the new 130 Ns AT G80s with someone? I don’t think I’m going to attend the flight on the 12th, and I’d like to keep…   Read more»

Left a mssg and email…..It wants a home in my shop, trust me……

Shoot, that is a heck of a deal! For anyone looking to go L3; I will throw in TAP services 🙂

I don’t have experience with those larger hobby batteries (the one in the article is the equivalent of 90 Parrot batteries), but I know that a charging bag is commonly available.From the description of this article, the charging system was…   Read more»