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Wonderful filight discription. Felt like I was there.Good luck.That is one of my big fears about going bigger.Even when things go 100% A person can stillhave a lost rocket.

I want to thank the Colorado guys for the hospitality they showed when we showed up..rocketless Saturday night. I also want to thank Kyle for getting rid of that bag of AP for mehere’s the long story on my 5″…   Read more»

BALLS was very amazing. It was a bit colder then last year but still worth it. My dad and I stayed out on Sunday and what John said was right. There was a 21 second Q motor that went up….   Read more»

The ejection charge is 5x the level recommended by the calculator (see a previous post).I’m sure you’re right. If you have such a small area to pressurize, 1/2 gram or less. Your call. Since you’re going to fly the rocket…   Read more»

In fact, and this goes along with Newton, if the nosecone is the heaviest part of your rocket, it will move away from the booster due to momentum and the fin drag of the booster.Plus a loose fit causes gas…   Read more»

I suppose Newton’s 3rd law implies that that doesn’t matter.Regarding Newton, there is one famous and infamous expresision that we’ve all heard and used, “Well, in theory, it should have worked.” Let me say something about Ken before I go…   Read more»

The 29/240 fits in the motor tube which I designed for 29/60-120, but sticks up beyond. The nose is mostly full of weight. Aside from a bit of empty space around the motor casing and around the nose weight, this…   Read more»

Make sure the charge from an H180 (about 1.3 g) is enough to pressurize the tube so the nose blows out along with all of the laundry. I had one rocket where the supplied BP was not nearly enough. The…   Read more»

I don’t think I’m going high enough quick enough to need the hole. Around 750ft on H165.About the nose cone…a question. Yes, I know that rule of thumb. My rocket has a ton of nose weight: the nose weighs as…   Read more»

And, who do I contact about buying the right reloads?GLR’s Tim Thomas (tim4glr@aol.com). He always has quite a range of reloads, but you should e-mail him ahead of time, just to make sure he has what you need. Just some…   Read more»

Thanks; how can I get in touch with you or find you?And, who do I contact about buying the right reloads?

geof, I have a 38-240 you would be welcome to use.Brian K

mike shinnclick the www tab….You can see me and my rockets.

Geof, there are so many in the club who can certify you. I’ll be RSO Saturday afternoon, so I can’t then. I plan to get their Saturday morning ~10 AM. I’ll be available just before and after my RSO duties….   Read more»

Thanks. Hopefully that will be my second launch. What is your last name, and/or what do you and your biggest rocket look like?Geof

You can borrow my 29/240 RMS case.I will be there all day Friday and Saturday. I am in no hurryYou can use the case any time. I will be doing most of mylaunching Friday.There can be an anouncement made over…   Read more»

You guys rock… see you in about 2 hours. It’s 4:47 pm on Fri. Oct. 5th

8) Paul, The 38mm has a ton of G,H,and I loads in both Aero and Cesaroni. I even have a way nice Loki that is more than up to the task. Stop by at my table anytime, bring your rocket,…   Read more»

We’ve got you covered, Paul. See Joe first; he’ll send you to the right people. Tim Thomas of GLR can set you up with anything you need. What Conway said is dead on; follow his advice. Glad to have you…   Read more»

Thanks for all of your advice… I’m hoping NAR will come back with a membership number and I’ll bring along the paperwork and my rocket.I’m definitely heading up to Oktoberfest this weekend… excited.