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edward replied to the topic "Alpha Hybrids looking for Northern Colorado Test Site" – 6 years, 7 months ago
I don’t mind hauling them down but some weeks I’ll have 5-6 ideas I want to test out and driving up here would be much easier than driving to Hartsel, plus I don’t want to scare the buffalo.Edward
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edward replied to the topic "Hot wire foam cutter" – 6 years, 7 months ago
It is just a 12V sealed lead acid battery charger. I plug it in and hooked up to to the wire. I had to vary the wire to get it hot, then I just cut away.Edward
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edward replied to the topic "Hot wire foam cutter" – 6 years, 7 months ago
I made my own with a 12 v battery charger and some 30 guage nichrome. I’ve long lost the bow I had but if you want you are welcome to the battery charger and nicrhome element.Edward
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edward replied to the topic "Trimming down fins?" – 6 years, 7 months ago
I don’t know how much this would help, but how about enclosing your rails on your tower with a tube. Kind of like a piston launcher but it just acts a on the rocket. I know we are talking small… Read more»
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edward replied to the topic "NCR GSE" – 6 years, 7 months ago
Depends on how close you get the blast deflector. 🙂 If you don’t want any sooty byproducts (not worse than a skid) just spray a little PAM on the aft end.Edward
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edward replied to the topic "NCR GSE" – 6 years, 7 months ago
The Alpha hardware doesn’t have a screw in attachment point because it would derate the DOT tank. But, if you want a hardpoint I just take 2 pieces of kevlar and tie them each in a loop and loop around… Read more»
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edward replied to the topic "NCR GSE" – 6 years, 7 months ago
There might be a slight chance at MHM I’ll have some 54mm SRS hardware for people to try out….Edward
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edward replied to the topic "Aerotech hybrid motors" – 6 years, 7 months ago
They two systems are not compatible at all. Even if they were to be compatible, I’d have to certify them with the Aerotech systems and generally that doesn’t sit well with other manufacturers.Edward
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edward replied to the topic "Aerotech hybrid motors" – 6 years, 7 months ago
Rob – if you are going to be at MHM Sunday come by and fly one of my motors. 54mm diameter x 26″ long.Edward
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edward replied to the topic "Who is in the fort collins or even denver area L2 or higher" – 6 years, 7 months ago
I’m in Fort Collins – L2 if you haven’t found someone yet.Edward
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edward replied to the topic "A little OT" – 6 years, 7 months ago
Smart but not yet reading minds…It is a fine phone but can you believe no free games, Just a Bejewelled demo, and of course instance access to the internet where you can stock up at to your hearts content for… Read more»
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edward replied to the topic "Where to buy BP?" – 6 years, 7 months ago
Cache La Poudre Rifleworks on College Avenue in Old Town Fort Collins (google maps helps here) carries BP. Bring cash or check as there is a surcharge for plastic. They carry 4F.Edward
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edward posted a new topic "NCR November Launch Window Opportunity" – 6 years, 7 months ago
I wanted to know the availability of the 35,000′ window in November. I just doinked a part for my rocket this weekend and won’t be able to re-make it in time.
Edward
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edward posted a new topic "Free Rotofoil Parachute Pattern" – 6 years, 7 months ago
All, I have a 48″ rotofoil parachute pattern. You can cut it as a single piece of fabric – no gores. I use it for up to 3 pound rockets. It has a center spillhole, but I would omit that portion… Read more»
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edward posted a new topic "Hybrid Support @ Octoberfest 2014" – 6 years, 7 months ago
If anyone is planning on flying a hybrid and does NOT have their own GSE, the club does not have any carried in the trailer.PLEASE let me know by next Thursday and we can coordinate what you might need to… Read more»
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edward posted a new topic "Hybrids at MHM 2014" – 6 years, 7 months ago
Anyone planning on flying any there? If you are and don’t have your own GSE please contact me ahead of time so I can have the support you need. I charge for N2O by the pound, $3.50 per pound.Thank you!Edward
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edward posted a new topic "NAR Members now allowed to fly at TRA Research launches…" – 6 years, 7 months ago
Does this mean that we can make all the launches TRA Research launches, even the multi-day ones? This would definitely open up the schedule to people who fly research, and afford them more opportunities that could possibly have good weather… Read more»
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edward posted a new topic "CARBON FIBER PLATE FOR SALE @ Mini-MHM" – 6 years, 7 months ago
I have some carbon fiber plate for sale – many thickness’ and sizes. I’ll have them with me.Black felt hat and camelbak with a 4 year old in tow :)Edward
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edward posted a new topic "North Site Information Map" – 6 years, 7 months ago
Over the years flying at the North Site I’ve had the privilege to roam and learn a lot about the prairie. I’ve also had some great recovery trips with good friends that I wouldn’t trade for anything.I’m putting together an… Read more»
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edward posted a new topic "[FOR SALE] 96" Toroidal Parachutes" – 6 years, 7 months ago
I have ten (10) 96″ Toroidal Parachutes that I’m selling. I had a contract to make them for a local company and then their contract got cancelled. These chutes are not yet made, but I have them all cut out…. Read more»
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