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Does anyone happen to have any fiberglass sleeve that would fit a 5.5″ LOC tube. I only have about 1′ of the 5″ light from Soller and I ran out of my stock from Nick from Aerosleeves.I’m looking for 5-6′,…   Read more»

I’m selling my 20# nitrous cylinder. In excellent shape, with a CGA-326 valve. It is powder coated neon pink.Asking $125 OBO for it empty, I can fill it for $2.50/lb ($50)Edward

Do any club members have a 40 CF cylinder or bigger they’d like to part with? Looking for one and maybe a regulator.Let me know – 970 430 5433 – leave a message if I don’t answer.Edward

Anyone going? If so I could probably send you some Alpha Hybrids motors for you to fly :)Edward

Would anyone be interested in 3″ paper tubes and 3″ full length couplers? I have quite a few and could let them go for $10 total for a 3 x 34″ airframe + 34″ coupler. I also have 54mm &…   Read more»

If anyone is interested I can have a couple 54mm I motors at the February launch. The designation is 540I250. Length is 28″. $12/motor including nitrous.Please contact me BEFORE BY THURSDAY if you are interested.edward@alphahybrids.com or 970 430 5433Edward

Are the only research days now tacked onto MHM, OF and the July launch? Last year didn’t we do a Saturday/Sunday setup?Edward

I’m going to need to do head end ignition on my next project and came up with this method. Any comments are appreciated!Edwardwww.alphahybrids.com/Media/HEIv2.pdf

Does anyone have the Hypertek M hardware that they would be willing to loan on a break it/buy it basis? I’m interested in flying the Hypertek M 1001/1040 – going to see if I can get close to the TRA…   Read more»

I will have Alpha Hybrids and Skyrippers Motors at Oktoberfest. If you’d like to fly one let me know – I’ll make sure to bring the correct stock and get you taken care of.Edward

Hello All,I’m making a run of parachutes and will post the specifications here if you’d like to order.Toroidal Parachutes – similar to Rocket Rage. All descend at 15 fps for the specified weight.Size Weight Cost48″ 7.5# $3560″ 11# $4572″ 16.5#…   Read more»

Hey all,I’ve got the 54mm x 28″ and 54mm x 36″ Skyripper motors assembled from previous launches just waiting to fly. They are a J and K motor. $20 per flight!Edward

Many thanks to everyone who helped – and especially John Bixler. I’m going to rename him John ‘Bloodhound’ Bixler. We walked nearly 19 miles yesterday and once he found the faintest signal were able to walk to it. The signal…   Read more»

On Sunday at about 11:30 I flew my L3 project – a ~120″ tall rocket with a RATTWorks M900. It was a purple casing with ~4′ of filament wound tubing on top, minimum diameter at 2.5″. The fins were an…   Read more»

Hey All,If anyone is flying hybrids and doesn’t know the GSE system find me – I’m more than willing to help you get everything setup!Also, I’ve got complete 38mm and 54mm Skyripper motor flights for sale – H to K!Edward

I’m just about to put in an order for MHM for Skyripper reloads. I have the 38 and 54mm motor sets and was wondering if anyone wanted to fly them. I can give you a discount on the reloads.Edward

So after last Oktoberfest and not having enough rail stops at all the rails I decided to put some together. I have 8 for 1010 rail and 4 for 1515 rail. My question is where can one find cheap stamped…   Read more»

I’m starting to design my first 2 stage rocket – 83mm Hybrid to 83mm Hybrid. I’m going to use 98mm tubing for the airframe and hope to just use 48″ lengths. I was seeking opinions on my staging/coupler connection. Right…   Read more»

At the March Tripoli Colorado meeting I’ll be doing a quick tutorial on parachute design and construction – mainly focusing on the construction aspect. I’ll be briefly discussing how to construct a true hemispherical parachute, ellipsoidal parachute and a hemispherical…   Read more»

Hey Everyone,Just wondering what will be at the swap meet this year? I’m planning on bringing some epoxy mixing cups (2 oz), $1 for 100 and also rolls of 30 gauge nichrome wire, 100′ is $5.Edward