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Mike,Not to worry about TRA #11584….My TRA number is 11583 and I joined three months ago. TRA member #11584 is now listed as an L3, so he is moving along quickly as wellRemember that he may have also been working…   Read more»

Mike,Not to worry about TRA #11584….My TRA number is 11583 and I joined three months ago. TRA member #11584 is now listed as an L3, so he is moving along quickly as wellRemember that he may have also been working…   Read more»

One minor correction, Warren – I was told I *would* be failed if my dual deploy project deployed at apogee. In the end, it didn’t matter – altimeter fired on the way UP shredding everything.I have indeed seen L3 attempts…   Read more»

Excellent Mike. No one is trying to stop you from pursuing your goals and achieving your L3 as soon as humanly possible, but along the way you should make sure that there is no question about having clearly acheived the…   Read more»

Mike as I said in my PM I am willing to work with you through the process of getting your L3, lets talk Saturday. I will be there early, 11am but will have to leave early as well.Mike on your…   Read more»

Mike, you have been approached by the best, not only in the club, but the hobby of high power rocketry. James certified both your friend, John Nelson, and me on June 2nd of last year. He is one of the…   Read more»

Same goes here Mike. Ditto of what James has said. We will talk this week.

Mike as I said in my PM I am willing to work with you through the process of getting your L3, lets talk Saturday. I will be there early, 11am but will have to leave early as well.to add to…   Read more»

Very good, Scott. I keep seeing new critters each time I go. I remember Oktoberfest ’05, and at the time I was out looking over the cliffs to the north for the upper section and handmade chute of a failed…   Read more»

I take my kids for the launch (thats me). But they find every thing else out there as much and more entertaining. scott e

Experience is what is respected in this hobby, not getting your L3 quicker than anyone else. It isn’t a competition.Mike, Warren’s right; it isn’t a competition. We leave the blood and guts, get-there-first mentality at work. This is an individual…   Read more»

Doug, I was thinking along those lines. If you want to suggest a video camera that I can put in it, I’ll do it. I also need to know how you are splitting the optics or mirroring the images.Mike, you…   Read more»

Mike, it’s going to be between you and your TAPs. However, be aware that not many TAPs will give you a go ahead at the speed you’re trying to move and TAP-shopping is very seriously frowned upon. Experience is what…   Read more»

Mike, you just insulted Doug. He uses 16mm FILM, not CCD video. And come MHM Friday Night at the Movies, you will watch his movies with absolute awe; the quality is unsurpassed. Though others use video cameras and will guide…   Read more»

Well. well, well… I just happen to have an Intimidator 5 sitting out in the garage….Bruce, would you mind weighing those components for me? The Performance Rocketry documentation has that unaltered kit listed as 13 pounds unloaded, but my Rocksim…   Read more»

I’ll look at adding ballast (would sand be a good choice? lead shot? 10 Big Macs?) to the nose cone to see if I can get below 12K.How about adding a functional payload like a camera? DougDoug, I was thinking…   Read more»

Man, I remember that Estes picture! That’s you! Cool! I’m a STK legacy Sun guy who was out in a RIF over a year and a half ago. Listen, I definitely understand your drive. I gave myself a year to…   Read more»

I was under the impression that the 12,000 foot waiver was based on the distance to the road, 1/2 the vertical distance.Is not that independant of the TRA safety code distance for separation of the launch to the RSO and…   Read more»

I would be willing to help as a TAP member. Please feel free to email or contact me here as well.Just some thoughts and recommendation.A level 3 cert is a serious project to undertake. Most cost a fair amount and…   Read more»

8) For you 98mm type guys, Cesaroni makes an M2505 White Thunder. I saw one fly, very Bada__! Uses the 98/7680 case. Flat nasty!