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edward replied to the topic "NO GO for Sept Launch" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:43 -0600

How is it looking for Oktoberfest? I know in Fort Collins we have had minimal precipitation…

edward replied to the topic "High Skies in July" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:43 -0600

It was a great launch – thank you for all who set up! Edward

edward replied to the topic "Is the July launch status GO?" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:43 -0600

Where is a the red flag information at – I can't seem to find a relevant website.

edward replied to the topic "Is the July launch status GO?" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:43 -0600

I'm guessing that they would send out an e-mail and post it on here. You could contact Joe directly as well. I'm also waiting to hear. Edward

edward replied to the topic "Free Rotofoil Parachute Pattern" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:42 -0600

I'll be at the launch this weekend if anyone wants to take delivery. Edward

edward replied to the topic "Mile High Mayhem" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:41 -0600

I know the 1010 Red Pad will be there, is that the longest 1010 rail that the club has? I would use the swingset but that uses doorknobs for rail buttons.For my hybrid I'll probably be moving the pad I'm… Read more»

edward replied to the topic "Mile High Mayhem" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:41 -0600

You are welcome Joe. Also, if anyone else is going to fly a hybrid let me know – that way I can have all the equipment there. Edward

edward replied to the topic "Mile High Mayhem" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:40 -0600

I have a hybrid that will require the window. It sims to just over 32,000'. I'll take any day I can get for it. Edward

edward replied to the topic "June Launch." -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:40 -0600

Mike,I have been in the same situation. Either too wet or too dry. Both aren't good. Edward

edward replied to the topic "NO GO FOR OKTOBERFEST" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:36 -0600

Raining on and off all day here in Fort Collins and now a complete downpour here.Oh the irony.Edward

edward replied to the topic "NO GO FOR SEPTEMBER LAUNCH" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:36 -0600

Too wet for Mayhem, to dry of O'Fest. Any chance we can shift some higher waivers to April/November?Edward

edward replied to the topic "What are You working on?" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:35 -0600

Right now I have a 3″ minimum diameter hybrid that isn't names. Comes in at 35 pounds ready to fly and just under 120″ tall. RASAero says 33,700'. Last time I few the M900 rocket the sim was within 2%… Read more»

edward replied to the topic "Mile High Mayhem WASHED OUT - NO GO for Launch weekend." -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:34 -0600

I feel your pain Mike. I have finally completed a rocket that pushes to the 35k waiver. I won't be in town for High Skies so it will have to be Oktoberfest. I'm afraid of penciling that in on my… Read more»

edward replied to the topic "Mile High Mayhem WASHED OUT - NO GO for Launch weekend." -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:34 -0600

Man – this is turning into a damned if you do damned if you don't situation. No enough rain to fly or too much rain and we can't get there. Edward

edward replied to the topic "Possibly selling my Garmin Astro DC-20 transmitters" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:28 -0600

Ken,Do you have these still available? If so I’m interested. edwardcw (at) gmail (d0t) comEdward

edward replied to the topic "Fractional 1010 rail (a.k.a.: 1050 rail)" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:27 -0600

I believe the club has some 1010, 1020, 1515 and 1530 rails available.Edward

edward replied to the topic "Questions for first DD" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:21 -0600

Geof,If you want to get together I have some e-matches, but mainly for ground testing I use nichrome wire. I also currently have a dirt backyard where you are welcome to ground test.Edward

edward replied to the topic "Hybrid Support @ Octoberfest 2014" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:18 -0600

Mike,I’ll bring my Astro setup so you can use it.Edward

edward replied to the topic "Photo opportunity at Oktoberfest" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:17 -0600

Doug – glad to hear you are coming up! Will you be doing Friday night movie night again? Maybe you can bring Art out of the woodwork and to a launch :)Edward

edward replied to the topic "Adding Weight" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:14 -0600

I had weight added to a 5.5″ LOC Nosecone – it eventually came out during a hard landing. I used PL Premium and scuffed the plastic. After that I decided to plastic weld a plastic 1/2″ thick bulkhead in that… Read more»

edward replied to the topic "Propellent in casing - temporary storage?" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:06 -0600

They are pre-assembled, but not stored in the casing. I should clarify that I would take the reload out of the aluminum casing and store it back in the cardboard tube it came in. The reason to do that is… Read more»

edward replied to the topic "Propellent in casing - temporary storage?" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:06 -0600

I don’t know how all the o-ring seals are designed, but most that I have encountered have been close to an industry standard for gland width and compression factor. Parker has an extensive manual on this. Even when they are… Read more»

edward replied to the topic "Propellent in casing - temporary storage?" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:05 -0600

I would take the motor apart and put it back into the container it arrived in. You don’t want to have the o-rings compressed for a long time and not perform next time.If I have to take apart a motor… Read more»

edward replied to the topic "Hybrids at MHM 2014" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:04 -0600

The main difference between hybrids and solids are:Generally lower average thrust but longer burn time.Motors are longer.Center of gravity is further back.More complicated motor assembly.Lower cost per flight (if using club GSE)Little or no regulation.ALWAYS have to use electronic deployment.Are… Read more»

edward replied to the topic "Hybrids at MHM 2014" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:04 -0600

Same as between 38mm solids and 54mm solids. More impulse. 38mm goes from H-I (some very low J’s) and 54mm goes from J-K. I do have the full SRS 38 and 54mm set that I loan out.Edward

edward replied to the topic "Hybrids at MHM 2014" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:04 -0600

RATT Works, Hypertech and Contrail still do. My recommendation would be RATT Works. Simple and easy to work with. Less parts and Dave knows what he is doing. If you can find a set of SRS hardware (29, 38 or… Read more»

edward replied to the topic "Cleaning Day - Thursday Evening 5/15/14" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:02 -0600

Mike,Do you know if the white flowers are blooming? I remember being out on the prairie last time and it was amazing.Edward

edward replied to the topic "eye bolts" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:59 -0600

What size are you needing? I have a solution that works very well for single point of retention.

edward replied to the topic "CSU Student Group" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:53 -0600

You’ll have to get permission for Hughes. 10+ years ago I launched there but also had the authorities show up a couple times.Edward

edward replied to the topic "CSU Student Group" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:53 -0600

I’ll contact them and see what they are thinking – I’m guessing CANSAT or something similar might good for them.Edward

edward replied to the topic "Shootin them Elk" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:48 -0600

I wandered around 1st season in Unit 80/81. Tracked a monster Estes Park sized elk for 8 hours and 10 miles until it got dark. Never had a clear shot. Enjoyed the walk though :)Happy trails!

edward replied to the topic "2014 contests" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:44 -0600

Alternate:2 rockets. Combined mass of XYZ. One rocket must weigh twice the other rocket. Total motor impulse combined of XYZ/4. Combined altitude goal of XYZ*2. Each rocket much reach an altitude of XYZ/2.Example.2 rockets, combined mass of 500 grams. Total… Read more»

edward replied to the topic "Equipment, Trailer Cleanup" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:43 -0600

I would think that we could clean the equipment up before one of big launches next year. No use to clean it and then have it get wet and dirty at the winter launches.Edward

edward replied to the topic "Fort Collins Outreach Help" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:43 -0600

I used to launch at Hughes Stadium. I asked Facilities and they were cool with it – even came out for a few launches. Then someone up the food chain didn’t like it and didn’t allow me. This was a… Read more»

edward replied to the topic "Fall Frenzy? Still on?" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:41 -0600

It was a go last time I heard. I thought it got mentioned in the O’fest cancellation e-mail.Edward

edward replied to the topic "Alphabet Bribe Contest Update" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:40 -0600

With global warming, wait, climate change, wait, some trendy name to motivate the masses and redistribute wealth the past 4-5 years the term ‘Fly early and fly often’ has been true. Best to fly at the beginning of the season… Read more»

edward replied to the topic "Alphabet Bribe Contest Update" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:40 -0600

I have a friend who does oil work out on the Pawnee and he said their rig by Grover has seen over 4″ of rain this week.Edward

edward replied to the topic "Alphabet Bribe Contest Update" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:40 -0600

For those doing the rain dance – you can stop now. I’ve had over 4″ here in Fort Collins. Just last night in Aurora my parents got 4″+ with over 12″ since Monday. Next year please do the dance so… Read more»

edward replied to the topic "Looking for collaborators" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:38 -0600

What altitude are you looking at? Why not just float up there with a balloon?Edward

edward replied to the topic "June Launch, June 1 & 2" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:36 -0600

Option A is more bearable if you substitute Cream of Wheat. 🙂 I helped a friend get his box springs down the stairs also. We invested in a couple sheets of 3/8 drywall to put up so we didn’t gouge… Read more»

edward replied to the topic "June Launch, June 1 & 2" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:36 -0600

Joe,I’ll be there Sunday and can help with RSO/LCO, as well as take some 7.5″ tubes off your hands.Edward

edward replied to the topic "Finish Work On Fiberglass Intimidator" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:34 -0600

Can you use an appropriate size dowel with some sandpaper wrapped it to smooth it out? That would be my first starting point.Edward

edward replied to the topic "Gettin out - Lots of stuff. New deal for you as of 3/24/14" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:33 -0600

I don’t have any extra aluminum – just the parts to the motor/rocket.Edward

edward replied to the topic "Gettin out - Lots of stuff. New deal for you as of 3/24/14" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:32 -0600

I looked over the motor last night – and I figured out a way someone could fly it 1/2 full. You would need a bulkhead and then a pipe to hold it 1/2way down in the tank. Shouldn’t be too… Read more»

edward replied to the topic "Gettin out - Lots of stuff. New deal for you as of 3/24/14" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:32 -0600

You could put 1/2 load in it, but you’d really need to talk to Jeff Jakobs and see what his numbers are. I’m doubtful it would go 64k. If it holds 19 pounds of nitrous, and you get 1000 Ns… Read more»

edward replied to the topic "Outreach opportunity" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:31 -0600

4 (5?) years ago I did a semester long project with a 4 very motivated high school students on propellant studies. You should have seen the hoops we had to jump through for that. But, it was extremely worth it… Read more»

edward replied to the topic "Mini Mayhem" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:28 -0600

Mike,Thank you for the report! Now I’m just worried about August – a lot of grass and then it cures. Now we need some hungry cattle!Edward

edward replied to the topic "Mini Mayhem" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:27 -0600

Should a shovel and tow strap be in our range box this time :DEdward

edward replied to the topic "Mini Mayhem" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:27 -0600

I don’t think soup beats fire ban when you get stuck in it :)Edward

edward replied to the topic "LAST CALL FOR NITROUS FOR MINI-MILE HIGH MAYHEM" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:26 -0600

Last call for Nitrous at Mini-Mile High Mayhem.Please contact me atedwardcw (AT) gmail (DOT) comif you are going to fly a hybrid.Edward