Chris LaPanse

I know what you mean I have a pretty solid design, which I am extremely confident in for the ascent, but I am a little unsure about finding it after it vanishes off the pad.

I am using 2 of them on my latest rocket, and I definitely trust them. Missile works products are very nice, and I have been extremely impressed with them with every use so far. As has been stated, 300′ is…   Read more»

Hmm…I agree – recording altimeters and the lot are definitely nice, but I still like the simplicity of a basic rocket with motor ejection sometimes. This device is nice, easy, and simple to program, yet vastly improves over the accuracy…   Read more»

I believe the standard perfectflite needs .5 seconds.I just ordered an Aerotech EFC – should be a nice little device.

I fly at crash from time to time, and have only dropped one in the lake (recovered it too). I just get lucky there I guess…

Hahaha.Yeah – I think the control has its uses, and I might even get one sometime (though not now – I’m pretty happy with my RRC2). However, if I get one, it would go in a rocket with some redundancy…   Read more»

All I know is that I can (almost) completely guarantee that you won’t loose your rocket John. The RRC2 will work, regardless of whether the control does or not 8)

Without referring to the issue Warren cited, the biggest bang for buck probably comes down to a choice of three altimeters, possibly four as I’m unfamiliar with the Black Sky gear. I’ve chosen these as they will all easily fit…   Read more»

I use a Missile Works RRC2X. It’s a simple, reliable unit. It isn’t the smallest unit out there, and hardly the most complex, but at $90 ($72 if you buy it from Wildman at Mayhem), it is inexpensive compared to…   Read more»

Motor?Also, got any pics?

I believe the 75% rule was something for LDRS specifically, as I see no mention of it on the Tripoli site. Don’t quote me on this, but IIRC, it is unnecessary for this launch (it is only needed for flights…   Read more»

It’s not a big deal, I was just wondering.Just seemed like this forum has more issues with the clocks than most.I agree – kudos to warren.This site has VASTLY improved over the past several months thanks to him, and I…   Read more»

Still seems to be an hour off for me.Any updates?

agreed. Occasionally, I will go a little faster or slower, but with HPR, aim for about 20fps or so.