Jeffrey Joe Hinton

High Power night launch, standing waiver of 20,000′ AGL. Special requirements that the bird be illuminated for the entire flight – up and down; also needs to be a proven bird for beyond a G impulse. Most folks don’t launch…   Read more»

We’re not always accurate with the numbers. Range set up will be on Thursday, May 27th and flight operations will start on Friday, May 28th. Friday and Saturday will be for commercial motors, Sunday and Monday for Tripoli Research. The…   Read more»

Well, I believe the Tapered Rear closure will help keep the motor in the bird and the attachment point will be the newly designed/certified Tapped Forward smoke grain holder bulkhead piece – 1/4-20 threaded hole suitable for attachment point of…   Read more»

Just play the moon burner video over and over – the motor just keeps on going!

There should still be NOX in the tank as long as the trailer gets there. I haven’t checked in with Ed to see how the Volunteer pool is filling up but I’m confident we’ll all find a way to make…   Read more»

Friday and Saturday, 28 & 29th for Commercial motors, Sunday and Monday, 30 & 31st for TRA Research.

Call in Windows available during the four days of MHM.

I’d almost prefer something short and stubby that doesn’t disappear from sight like the Gizmo or a WILKE WONKA WOCKET, in a 38 or 54.

The standard answer would be NO, but then it might depend on the altimeter. One of the electronic geeks could answer this better than I can but NO. The Q2G2 ignitors should be safe to be used for deployment charges…   Read more»

Be aware that the Quest Q2G2 ignitors, depending on the launch system, will ignite on a continuity check. This has not occurred with the NCR system but ask Tim about a launch at Springfest that filled his shorts. I particularly…   Read more»

Ye gads, nothing but net!!!! Way kwel…..

Well, the weather rolled in a day earlier than forecasted and by noon, the mud, wind and cold were no longer agreeable conditions to continue. Chad Moore did an excellant job of learning and operating as an LCO and we’ll…   Read more»

Most excellant John. Shock cord is always needed and a good local source is greatly appreciated.

But Ed, you could still fly them with TC – that would be so cool!!!!FWIW, unlikely that the USFS will back down on the ban of sparkies for either site in the Pawnee but there is always the possibility in…   Read more»

Whole nother meaning to fire in the hole.

“The use of sparking or “skidmark” – generating engine propellants is not permitted.” from page 6 of 7 Exhibit C Standards for Operations Recreation Event. That said, skids or sparkies or spitfires or dragon’s breath propellants can still be used/flown…   Read more»

All I could surmise was that as the chute and fire blanket were nearing the end of the tube, the air flow caused the chute and protector to start to bloom and consequently clog the exit. I’m not sure if…   Read more»

The old saying goes something like keep your powder dry, check your primer (in this case ematch) and let ’em fly – Fire at Will! Unlucky soul – everyone always shooting at him. If the charge was sealed tight, they…   Read more»

Good catch Bruce! JW has at least three tools but small ones – a phillips head screw driver, a flathead screw driver and a hammer. And now maybe he’s got a chopsaw.

I think Brian is looking for a tower set up? Our larger pads could certailny accommodate. And the swing set could probably be arranged for if needed. I’m not sure of the fin span available from the largest tower Dale…   Read more»