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One thing that I would suggest from your design is on your booster you separate it in the middle of the tube. I would suggest ejecting your chute out the top only because when you make that extra break in…   Read more»

Sure. I’ll tell him to contact you.

Looking at some of my dad’s shots, it’s hard to tell, but it’s possible that it came off as a drag separation right after booster burnout. It looks like it gets shorter at that point, but it’s hard to tell…   Read more»

Looking at some of my dad’s shots, it’s hard to tell, but it’s possible that it came off as a drag separation right after booster burnout. It looks like it gets shorter at that point, but it’s hard to tell…   Read more»

The Launch of The TwinsThe ignition of the sustainer, Micky. The booster, Ricky, seen coasting to its apogeePictures courtesy of Bert Harless

… Bummed that I missed it….

ME TOO! I’ve got blisters on my feet.

I can’t believe it. I must have walked past it at least two times. So much for my tracking abilities….. I’m happy you found it! Bummed that I missed it….Congrats.

Very nicely done, Mike!

Fin Can Found on the Desolate Prairie! Another Pawnee DeathI took advantage of Sunday, because I didn’t have any rockets to launch, to look for my errant fin can off “The Twins” sustainer. Since I had numerous reports of searches…   Read more»

Thanks,I enjoy being out doors and wondering aimlessly 😛 So it was fun for that part of it. I’ll find the map for future trips. It’s hard being up there for the first time, in retrospect, I should have checked…   Read more»

Greg, I know Mike apreciates it very much. He posted a map of what is and is not private property elsewhere on the site. I think it is under “Raunchers” something or other. Really good of you to do this….   Read more»

Well,I’m a bit embarrassed and bummed as well. I was not aware that the fence at about 1 mile to the west of the launch site is not a private property boundary. So, I did not cross it. My GPS…   Read more»

I am going to try and get up at 4am and be there around 6:30.I have a long day and wanted to spend a couple of hours up there at least, possibly more if I’m having a good time wondering…   Read more»

Greg, You are too cool to want to do this. I’m going to try and get up there and join you. What time will you be there? Can you give me your cell phone #Mines 303-921-8709[FYI, Bruce, That’s 26 Patents…   Read more»

Mike’s info reads like that new Apogee newsletter, only more of it. The pictures of the loading process are just amazing.That’s why Mike has 25 patents, 11 pending. I was standing with him, and I never saw it fall… just…   Read more»

Remember that it may have “lawn darted,” so you may not see it clearly enough. Mike, if you could just provide a little more information… Ha! You are so cool. I don’t think it did, I saw it flat rolling…   Read more»

Remember that it may have “lawn darted,” so you may not see it clearly enough. Mike, if you could just provide a little more information… Ha! You are so cool.

Thanks for the maps, those will really help. I love the technology we have to use now, it makes things so much easier. The pictures are outstanding, talk about pinpoint accuracy – WOW.My plan of attack is to get on…   Read more»

How far into the flight did the Sustainer motor ignite and how long would it have gone for after the separation?It looked like to me that after it coasted a bit, it started falling flat and spinning. I think it…   Read more»

Most excellent analysis Mike. I would go up and help look but its Mothers Day weekend. It would be way out there, past where some one would happen apon it. Perhaps 5 or 6 of us at next launch…   Read more»