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Did the found blackhawk have yellow fins with stars? I lost one (actually a 29) a year ago on a 2 stage attempt to set the I recored and lost tracking with the apogee charge never to be seen again…I…   Read more»

If I come across a rocket being dragged by the wind, I’ll restuff the chute to stop the dragging and mark the location.It’s amazing the distance that rockets can be dragged.Also, if it’s a small rocket, I’ll usually pick it…   Read more»

As recoveries go, this MHM was awesome. As far as I know at least five longtime MIA’s were brought to closure and returned to owners and also a small parachute from a seperation the previous launch. I know Jeff Wilder,…   Read more»

I always bring the rockets I find out there back with me. I look around but, man the prairie is big. I found 4 rockets at this MHM alone. One was Adrian’s from last year another was a Blackhawk 24,…   Read more»

I still have a couple of rockets and parts of rockets that have never made it home. I personally would rather it be brought back in expescially if it looks like its been there for a while. I would never…   Read more»

I have had it both ways, benefiting from people finding rockets of mine that I otherwise would have lost, and having a frustrating multi-mile run-around,tracking my radio transmitter-equipped rocket back to the LCO table. On the whole, if someone brings…   Read more»

I share your sentiments. I hate it when I lose mine also! Now where did I put it, and who am I writing to about what on which website. Oh yeah. So what did you think, Pat?

The further one goes from the launch site in search of their rocket, the larger the prairie gets. If I come across another bird while out looking for mine, I’ll mark the spot one way or another to make re-finding…   Read more»

I am not really happy with this suggestion, but, if you have a name and a cell phone number on the rocket, if you find it, you can call them. I know Verizon works out at the sight, texting almost…   Read more»

Agreed. No easy solution. I’ve had a number of my son’s LPR birds returned to the LCO table when we had given up hope of finding them, so I’m thankful to those who do so. I’ve only found a few,…   Read more»

This is an issue that has stumped me for years. The dilemma is that without communications, the guy who’s rocket you’ve found may be out searching and spending hours looking for a rocket that has already made it back to…   Read more»

I agree with you Edward. When I come across a rocket, I look to see if I can see anyone who might be looking for it. If I find none, then I take it back to the LCO table. If…   Read more»

I always bring the rockets I find out there back with me. I look around but, man the prairie is big. I found 4 rockets at this MHM alone. One was Adrian’s from last year another was a Blackhawk 24,…   Read more»

McGuckins in Boulder has a variety of larger sized bottle brushes. I have several for cleaning birds and motor cases from 38mm to 98mm. Bigger than that you’ll need to look at chimney brushes.

The brush that I use is a 4in pipe brush and I also have a wheel brush that I use for my 54mm

Thanks for the info. They’re reasonably priced too!

http://www.mcmaster.com/#tube-hand-brushes/=huj754Look under the duct and flue brushes.

Seems to me the big bottle brushes are not common items but can be occasionally found in the equestrian and bovine sections of vet supply stores and/or Grainger’s for idustrial plumbing cleaning. Big bristle brushes are great for removing the…   Read more»

Tim,For some reason my outbound PMs are not getting out. My mailbox was full, then I deleted old messages to make room, but there is still a problem.Please PM me your email address and I’ll contact you offline.Ed