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As for the lighting the outboard motors from the ground, that has its own potential problems, as has been demonstrated on a number of other failed or close-call big projects. When we go to smaller outboards to reduce the potential…   Read more»

Adrian, I would be happy to work with you on developing procedures for location, arming, and testing; then committing it to a checklist that we could use together for the actual arming at launch. I am also thinking that we…   Read more»

Ken, I liked what you were saying about headphones but why not try my stethoscope and listen in that way as we rebuild it, then we could decide if we need headphones and headphone jacks. Maybe if necessary, depending on…   Read more»

Warren,I have your 75 here in Longmont. I am home nearly everyday with this morning being the exception. You are welcomed to come by a grab it or, I will be heading by your place in the next week or…   Read more»

Speaking of motor cases – I loaned a 75/6000 EX case to the group. Where is that case now? James? Steve? Someone else? I want it back or $100 for it. ASAP before it disappears into the back of someone’s…   Read more»

I’ll just throw my ideas out there – I hope to be more involved in the re-build if I have the time.I’ve talked to James but wondered if there was a way to do a pull pin ignition of the…   Read more»

I like the idea of having work going on at more than one location. I’d be grateful for the chance to participate.I’ll be watching for any announcements.Ted Apke

The missing 3rd stage motor was found the same day and so we are complete. Ken, I liked what you were saying about headphones but why not try my stethoscope and listen in that way as we rebuild it, then…   Read more»

Sorry I missed the meeting a week ago. Long story but ended up doing some time in local hospital due to “Bad Telemetry and a poor flight plan by the doctors”. But, every mm of my airframe has been examined…   Read more»

Personally, I’d highly recommend the CTI motors for any cluster, staging, air-start application. I’ve had great reliability results with them with no fancy igniter prep. The Smokey Sam would provide a great accent for James’ Red, but unfortunately no long…   Read more»

Even though the fire ban is lifted – it is still very very dry out there. Dead grass just doesn’t green up.Edward

Are we going to be on for August launch? The governor cancelled the fire ban this afternoon, so it is safe to launch again. Too bad this did not happen on Thursday, the 5th, or even the 4th. I also…   Read more»

I was in the area this morning – about 8am. We had some good rain there last night. Was damp at 8am. By the time we left at 11am the roads were dry and you could hardly tell it rained…   Read more»

Radar says that the North site got over an inch of rain today.

The inside info I have says the Chili Blaster event happening still looks like a possibily. The current Fire Ban and relevant situations do not look good for Colorado events although the clout of ULA and Ball Aerospace might help…   Read more»

Open question for with more historical knowledge of these things – in light of the current conditions here in Colorado, what are this summer’s alternatives for burning some propellant? I figure we may be able to count on O’Fest, but…   Read more»

Could you park your car in the garage and do the dance? We could really use it up here in Larimer County, especially on the north end!

My last dance brought on a hail storm that did about $6K in damage to my car, so I’m a bit hesitant. I assume barring more significant rain we probably don’t need to rush any new rocket paint jobs?

If you haven’t already been dancing and/or praying and/or postulating and/or considering a sacrifical offerring – you’re wrong!Thanks for passing on the news Bear – I’ve been monitoring carefully. I might not always agree with the gubmint or our elected…   Read more»

Bear… you’re embarrassing me.There are several reasons for v-bagging – one, to ensure that the fabric is thoroughly tight to the underlying substrate. Two – to ensure that the fabric is thoroughly saturated with resin (not really a function…   Read more»