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8) ED. I will take the 29-40/120 Tim Thomas, PM later today…

Thanks, Tim… wanted an excuse to buy some 54mm hardware and start thinking about an L2 cert project anyway,,, so I’ll burn this one later this summer (if we’re not fire constrained all year) and maybe build an L2 bird…   Read more»

8) Baced on your numbers, you should be fine. I would fly that if I were you! 16 / 1 at liftoff should make the rocket jump off the rail. Tim Thomas L3

as the forward closure migrates to all 75 mm motor cases.

That’ll get ‘er done. I guess I can’t see any reason for ever taking it apart. If you have a forged eye-nut, then it should not break. Of course you can always cut, drill, and tap, or buy a new…   Read more»

Done did over kill.i sell red threadlocker here at work.i used a dab, put a locknut and regular nut, and washer.i think it will stay.threadlocker/washer/locknut/double nutthanks

Frequently, when I am trying to secure a thread, such as I would do in securing an eye-bolt to the forward closure, I will thread two nuts onto the eye-bolt and take them all the way to the end of…   Read more»

If you decide to go with Loctite buy the smallest bottle and use it sparingly and you will have a lifetime supply. We use mostly Loctite #609 green. A little DAB will do and you can remove it with heat…   Read more»

Yes, the blue Locktite in combination with a lock washer do it nicely. I agree with Edward, you need both.

I never use swivels in my recovery gear. Your rocket is able to rotate free in the air and a swivel is another point of failure. Loctite and a lockwasher are all you should need.Edward

Is this also a good place for a swivel?

I just used a nice SS lock washer on mine. Cranked it down untilit was flat. It’s worked twice.StevePS Thsnks for the great vid’s and pictures.

Also more commonly known as blue and red loctite. Red will require heat (as in a torch) along with some serious torque to remove. Blue and a jam nut should be plenty.-Ken

Locktite, NEVER epoxy. There are 2 general types of Locktite – 25# and 90#… Use the 25#. Cheap, effective and you can undo the bolt but it won’t come undone without a wrench. The weights refer to the supposed torque…   Read more»

Great flight and video!

Absolutely fantastic, well done sir, very nice flight.I felt out of place all weekend, by not beeing there.

Agreed. I was able to fly L1 and L2 cert flights at MHM largely due to generous availability of Joe and Adrian to answer my many questions as I am new to the hobby. Thanks!

Ditto on what Ed has already stated. I do not have the words to express the gratitude for what Joe Hinton does for all of us to make these things happen. He gives a lot more than I think he…   Read more»

Here is my flight dataL1 flight stats: 6006ft (accel), 504 MPH, 15.5 G max during motor burnL2 flight stats: 12844ft (baro), 967 MPH, 42G max during motor burnOn the L1 flight I inadvertantly covered the pressure sensor with tape so…   Read more»

I am trying to put a date together, I will let you know