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If you can wait until the new year Alpha Hybrids will have a 54mm I and J to offer. They are pre-filled tanks so there is no GSE at the pad. You need a scale and nitrous tank to fill…   Read more»

I do like my Hypertek… in fact, I’m overdue to fly it and I still have 3 or 4 grains handy-like… I guess that means I have to repair my 4″ bird and get it ready for a few flights….   Read more»

Depends on the size. The big Ratt motors scream so loud sometimes, it awsome. The big hypertech sounds like its vibrating, like thuds over and over. Ratts are really long, so there hard to build around. hypertech are shorter and…   Read more»

For smaller hybrids, I’m a big fan of the Hypertek system, but there are a lot of folks in the club who swear by RATT. On the larger hybrids, one of our club members has flown a lot of big…   Read more»

Hey thats cool the same kit i used for my L1. I even FG’ed it thinking an H would cause it to go mach….Course I knew nothing then. But its still part of the fleet. These days just a test…   Read more»

You’re way ahead of me on your L1 prep. I’m still epoxying motor mounts into the fincan. Maybe by MHM…Damn priorities like getting fulltime employment :x-Ken

I plan to be there and would be happy to witness, but really you’ll have no problem finding willing help.

Talk to Joe Hinton, NCR president and Tripoli Prefect – he’s a good point contact for certs as he is both NAR and Tripoli. He can readily arrange additional NAR witnesses. Drop him a line at iflyrockets@yahoo.com or just see…   Read more»

OK.I am an NCR MemberI am an NAR MemberI have 4 reloads paid for and GLR Is holding (2 – Is / 2- Hs)I have 3 level 1 capable rockets ready.I have vacation on May 4th and 5th.I have my…   Read more»

Actually, if you’re cert’ing Tripoli, you need to be sure Joe Hinton is there – the Tripoli Prefect. He is required to sign off on either L1 or L2 certs.Warren

In review to whats needed for a level 11- NCR Member.2- NAR or Tripoli Member.3- Prior Notification (to NCR) of intent of Level 1 attempt.4- An NCR member with at least that level as witness.5- Safe rocket for attempt with…   Read more»

Heh…Well, every motor case known to man that is 38mm and down other than CTI…As for those cases, I love my 1 grain 29. The F37 is an amazing motor ;)If you need a case, just ask me, and I…   Read more»

when I buy a kit 1st question i ask is do i think it can handle more than the manufacter’s recommended motor load? id say almost every time its a yes! EZ is a good rocket to put a 38MM…   Read more»

True As for weight, after looking at the design of that rocket, you’d probably be fine as is – no noseweight needed (especially with the CF).

Well, Mr. Composite is probably a better label than Mr. teflon!

I could make some (pure) CF plate up for you if you wanted – it’s pretty easy, and the cost would run about ~$20-$25 for enough roughly .062″ thick plate for that rocket (more than adequate for almost anything L1)….   Read more»

Pay attention to the weight on the aft end. It can dramatically alter the CG/CP ratios. Adding FG may aft may need counter balancing towards the nose.KenP.

The Hot Pink Suppository of Discomfort had G10 fins. I LOVE working with that stuff. I don’t know if .062″ thick would be adequate on the larger span of the Fantom 438, though. I still have a couple sheets of…   Read more»

That should be a good choice. G10 fins might be a good idea, although wood would work.

All,I too am thinking L1 now. Any opinions on the LOC Fantom 438 EXL? It’s got a 38mm mount (which I’ll augment with 6x24mm cluster for later 😀 ).I think it should be nice and big and low with a…   Read more»