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Tim,Might try better batteries, preferably re-chargeables. For light weight and total compact-ness I’ve used 6v Li photo batteries that have yet to fail, but if I did more stuff on my own, I’d look long and hard at Li-Poly in…   Read more»

Thanks for the info Dale!I have a whole launch pad/launcher situation to sort out. I built my controller years ago, but it is only 6 volt and this last launch I was using Copperheads (blah) so I had to modify…   Read more»

Tim, when we get replacement rods for the club equipment we go to Colorado iron and metals off of Mulburry in FC. We allways get stainelss steel rods and have them cut to 8′ lengths. I like the SS because…   Read more»

Ok great- thanks guys, thats the input I was looking for.Oh yeah a rail is total overkill for the Io. I was just thinking for future use it would be nice to build up.The research I did this weekend surprised…   Read more»

I prefer tempered (AKA spring) steel. Stiff, and the reason I like it is that if it does bend, it springs back easily (it doesn’t stay bent), so that overall, it maintains a straighter launch rod over time. If you…   Read more»

Been a while since I thought about rod material, isn’t cold rolled steel the material of choice. Plenty of metal places stock it.JS

Well, I think you’ll find your issue is primarily the rod you launched off of. I fly my Io off a 1/4″ rod all the time and while sometimes a little rod whip occurs, it’s not a big deal. The…   Read more»

Not a problem. Actually, the implication was kind of funny to me – that you would imply that the $2 worth of materials was instead a high quality PML component worth a LOT more money I will change it around…   Read more»

Chris,Knew that handiwork was yours–sorry if I implied otherwise.JS

Actually, I jerry-rigged the remove before flight pole with $2 of steel rod from lowes and $.80 worth of switches from radio shack Still, it is a decent alt bay, but all of them should have many of the same…   Read more»

Batman,Chris has a very nice and pricey PML piece IIRC which has the additional feature of a remove before flight pole.But besides scoping out other installs much is to be found on the www. Google e-bay and rocket or something….   Read more»

Thanks man, maybe I’ll get a look at one of your installs at the next launch after June 10.

Very nice altimeter choice :DI use one, and it hasn’t failed me yet. Very easy, very reliable. I can’t be there on June 10, but good luck with your altimeter adventures 8)

I’ll be down at hartsel for EX day, but I won’t be flying much. I’m saving up for LDRS 8)I can’t make the June 10 launch unfortunately – ACT

I to am aching for some flyin time. Its been 3 long years and I have a bad itch that I need to scratch. I am finally getting better after my recent staff infection and week long hospital stay (not…   Read more»

normal FAA waiver is 6,000 feet AGL, with a high altitude window of 14,200 feet AGL available upon request.

June 10th IS forever, especially since I want to be there for a Lvl 1 cert (read: newb and BAR) and I will be in Oklahoma for a D-Day recreation event instead. That sinks me for a while.Can’t wait for…   Read more»

I’ve been thinking of coming down to Hartsel – just to check it out. I’ve got a couple birds I can fly. Maybe I can car pool down with John Wilke or something.What’s the Hartsel waiver and window waiver AGL?Warren…   Read more»

For those who can’t wait, TC is having a 2 day launch at Hartsel on June 3,4. Several NCR members will be there. This should be a fun shoot! I know everyone is invited. So if your JONES’IN for a…   Read more»

Hey ed what your address?