Brad Morse

Does anyone have an RRQS-15 chute from Rocket Rage? I have a nice Top Flight chute that I really like, but I’d like to compare the amount of space it takes vs. the RRQS-15. If the RR chute takes a…   Read more»

OK, I’ll split the SSSS and SSS threads out from each other. Regarding the SSSS… I hope to fly my project “Beyond Consolation” on the J350 at MHM.I’m flying this same rocket on an I600 as Mr. Lapanse very nearly…   Read more»

Does anyone have an Aerotech M650 .eng file?

Shear pin question: can anyone provide the raw math on the relative strength of using 4 ea. #4 screws vs. 3 ea. #6 nylon screws? I’m nearing the moment when I drill for shear pins on my 75mm M rocket….   Read more»

http://www.weatherimages.org/data/imag192.htmlI flew into the jet stream once. This will *NOT* happen again! It was dead calm on the ground. I got to 27K MSL and my rocket landed six miles away – after a perfect dual deploy. The main did…   Read more»

How could you NOT read an article with the headline “Falling rocket chunk almost hits outdoor toilet”??http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23809126

Guys, if anyone is long some carbon, ~6 oz. material, let me know. I’m looking for about one yard.I’m needing some to finish up a project, but I am in no hurry. If I got the goods from you at…   Read more»

This is well worth the read… http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23639980This satellite will turn 50 soon. It has been up longer than any other satellite. V1 weighs in at a whopping 1.5Kg. The article talks about Khrushchev making some derogatory comments about the “grapefruit-satellite”….   Read more»

Question – Does anyone have a 3/8″ lifting eye similar to the one at http://www.bosunsupplies.com/products2.cfm?product=S0322 ?I *might* need to borrow one on Sunday of MHM. I have three of these (or ones very similar) and I have a Sunday project…   Read more»

Question. You know that little ring that slinks onto the exterior of an AMW-style casing? At what point do you suppose those suckers would fail, allowing the motor to slide up into the rocket?In the old days, I used a…   Read more»

OK, as the snow is still 4′ deep in Iowa (no kidding) and I am about to go stir crazy, I see that this upcoming Saturday is March 1. That can only mean MHM is just around the corner….So… what…   Read more»

What was the verdict for the SSS and SSSS for ’08? Specifically, I have the following questions:- which motor was decided upon for SSSS?- I understand SSS is going to be done on the Road Runner G80, with the kitty…   Read more»

OK, I’ll split this thread off the other one. For my current project, I have an ebay has an area of ~13.2 cubic inches. I am going to use a single static port.Potential issues – High velocity, may even mach…   Read more»

Does anyone have the AMW 54/2550 casing? Internals not needed – just the casing. I’d be interesting in renting / borrowing. Thanks in advance, JW

Guys, there was some banter outside this forum regarding acquiring or building a tower that might be suitable for larger projects — say 3″ or 4″ diameter. I’m making this post to gauge the general level of interest.There may be…   Read more»

Allow me to show my ignorance regarding carbon fiber 😯 I saw somewhere that someone was selling “carbon shears”. Is carbon fabric that incredibly tough to cut? I was thinking it was more like fiberglass and less like Kevlar?I’ve never…   Read more»

http://www.rocketryplanet.com/content/view/2147/28/Very nice, Adrian!

I wanted to extend a huge ATTABOY to both Warren and Jeremiah for a terrific job on the website. Jon S. did a great job when he was administering the website. Larry B. took it one step further.All that said,…   Read more»

Good luck to any SSS contestants tomorrow! I think it would be great if some jr high kid went out and taught all us altitude geeks a lesson in economics and risk management.This could be a real tortoise and hare…   Read more»

OK, fellas — I’m in over my head on something. I’ve never made (nor do I really want to learn how to make 😉 )a laid-up nosecone. I would, however, be willing to pay someone to make me one.If I…   Read more»