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I say hitch up ‘yer skirt and buy that sucker (old NCR joke for those of you not familiar with the phrase! cross-dressing probably not really a good idea with this group – end of disclaimer).Actually, DON’T buy the PML…   Read more»

It’s small and cheap for HPR (justification for the wife)It won’t take up much room.It won’t take too long to build.Go on, buy it! You know you want to.Just wait for the altitude junkies to chime in. I haven’t even…   Read more»

That one is pretty awesome. Better than the Aiptek that I haven’t gotten around to mounting yet. If I understand the manual correctly, it appears that the lens swivel can be controlled via servo. Also the shutter/record button function can…   Read more»

False alarm (doh!) Warren has a K-TWO-50. My original query still stands… does anyone have the K350 hardware?Thanks
JW

I have the full kit including a reload. I plan on flying it in June or July in my 4″ bird – you’re welcome to use it afterwards.W

got the tail cone bored out! i used a spindle sander mounted to the drill press and it cut through that balsa like it was nothing! ( I first tried the forschner bit and took a a chunk out :(…   Read more»

I think pops has a hole saw in that size… we will see when i get there, not a bad idea to get that hardpoint anchor, actually i need 3 of them….. im scared to get my GLR order right…   Read more»

8) The more I think on it, 38MM is the way to go. With the Pro line up to 5 loads for each size (classic, ss, Vmax, white thunder, and now red thunder, w/more to come!) and Aero’s extensive 38…   Read more»

I can fiberglass the nosecone, no problem… i was just thinking about getting a couple layers of finish coat epoxy on it and making it stiff, and seal the balsa. you will ding it if the fin smacks the nosecone…   Read more»

I’ve got a Cosmodrome Black Brant 2. The biggest thing I’d change is get rid of the wire cable they use as a shock cord attachment. It’s caused problems getting the laundry out for me. If your think going up…   Read more»

8) I also have several of the Cosmodrome Kits. Those balsa nosecones on all of the kits are huge. The workmanship is first rate. But I worry that the nosecnnes will ding or worst yet, break on landing. Glass is…   Read more»

I don’t know Cliff but I have seen him at many launches. My guess he is thrilled with what you guys did for him. HPR is an expensive hobby and all those involved in the project for Cliff need to…   Read more»

Yes, sir!This is the kind of unbridled selflessness that makes this club so extraordinary.Kudos to all involved – and Congratulations Cliff!

I came out of the woods and was standing around when others started knocking a couple ticks off me. Iknow of two rocketeers that found ticks already buried in their skin. Yipes!…and yes, old rocketeers can definetly learn new tricks….   Read more»

Are you suggesting that older rocketeers can still learn new tricks?

No, Joe, I think he said old rocketeers get really nasty TICKS in Virginia. Way to go, Mike!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are you suggesting that older rocketeers can still learn new tricks? Nicely done Mike!!!! Greater details of the experience are expected soon. Where and when in PA for 2009? NCR was 19th of how many? WAY TO GO!

CONGRATS!

Just a quick update, now that I am back from Virginia…First of all congratulations on all the high altitude flying that was done while I was gone competing at the NAR national.I won two medals (3rd in set duration and…   Read more»

They’ll allow up to J on sport flying days but the waiver is only up to 5000 feet

I will be heading out that way with Waverly sometime after the 21st of July for a family reunion of sorts on the Delaware shore. Seems do-able but haven’t gotten that far in the planning. Supposed to be a nice…   Read more»