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2 cents worth. If you’re flying high, AMW, Cess, or LOKI, accept no substitutes. Smoke and lots of it–can visually track to 30, 40 or 50K in good sky. AT at least in their smaller motors–haven’t seen many of their…   Read more»

No worries, I didn’t know Joe didn’t stock the big stuff, but I know Tim can get anything and he has been VERY helpful to me, so I wanted to make sure he didn’t get overlooked.

Good point, Conway. It’s not the vendor but the reload. If you prefer AMW, then Jim’s your man. Not to mention (okay, to mention), Jim offers an NCR discount on his electronics. I didn’t know that and paid full price,…   Read more»

Ok Batman, you are correct with the exception of Tim who is BTW a great guys and cant wait to get to hang with him as well as Giant Leap is a great vendor. BUT for the size of reloads…   Read more»

To buy AT you have to purchase out of state and pay shipping and hazmat fees and the money doesnt do any benifit to someone that has done so much for us.This is not true. As stated by someone else…   Read more»

Ok, I’ll take your word for it then…I only saw one cato, and I know I saw at least 2 successful flights, but I could have easily missed some other catos.I will agree with you though – I have aerotech,…   Read more»

According to about 6 or 7 people that I spoke with that were there and That are even members of our group said most of the M1850 AT motors Catoed. It wasnt just one as far as they told me….   Read more»

Pretty sure only one M1850 catod, and many had safe flights…I’ve flown both, and I’ll stand the exact opposite of other opinions here – at least regarding the 38mm AMW, I’ll clean 10 aerotech motors if I can avoid one…   Read more»

Good points, all. Also remember that member Tim Thomas is GLR’s rep and sells AT at all launches, and with a LEUP, brings what he sells to every launch. Support both Tim and Jim.

It is a reasoning of Personal opinion and Doug has a point there. But I base mine from things that matter to me anyhow as well as some pure logic. I agree with some of what you are saying Doug…   Read more»

Regarding the AMW / Aerotech / RATT thing. I realize I added the RATT component to your thread, and you may have zero interest in pursuing it. That said, I’m a huge fan of long-burn motors. TWELVE seconds of burn…   Read more»

Doug, that’s great of you to offer a casing, but I won’t be flying for L3 until MHM. The rocket will be ready, but I have to pay back the family fortune (or misfortune :)) for the rocket before I…   Read more»

(sorry, I guess I don’t consider asking peoples opinion as research )If you’re looking for a list of considerations, here are a few more.- No tools required for assembly on AT, snap rings on AMW.- More choices of propellants…   Read more»

Doug, this is my research. I agree, from what I’ve read, seen, etc., there are both good and “bad” about both. I like the AT propellants, redline and white lightning especially, but the white wolf looks good, too. 6…   Read more»

This reminds me of the childhood argument of which is better Ford or Chevy? or who can forget PC or Mac? It is really a personal choice. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. I use mostly Aerotech but that’s…   Read more»

I like AMW because they essentially all assemble the same — doesn’t matter on formulation, diameter, etc. If you know how to assemble a small load, then you know how to do a large load. Combine that with local availability…   Read more»

BALLS is indeed the epicenter of rocketry. If you go once, you will probably never miss it again… The Q was a monster. Whatta thrill to be on the same lakebed as a bird like that!JW

Very cool! I think I’ve got it. But the Wimpy Q doesn’t sound quite so wimpy. Esp. compared to my WIMPY I. I’d love to fly at BALLS – or even just be there for the experience. Soon I hope…Thanks.Ken…   Read more»

Thanks john. What is it made of?Ken.I bought this really cheesy, shiny fabric that is silver in color. I folded it to the appropriate size and “X” stitched it back and forth the length of the streamer, as well as…   Read more»

Thanks john. What is it made of?Ken.