Jeffrey Joe Hinton

Great post flight trauma analysis. I wouldn’t have thought the expanding foam, once set up, would be subject to mushing when briefly heated but that certainly explains the gooey residue on your parachute.

If anyone is interested, here’s the link to Jason Cook’s N1100 flight.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI4eynlBDhM

Eli, Let me know which flight and I can adjust the launch log accordingly. I ought to be able to figure it out but I’d rather have the facts.

Eli,Your 2.6 nose cone was found on either Saturday or Sunday at the High Skies in July launch. I’ll pop it in the mail to you. Cheers!

Also lost out there somewhere is David Pinter’s Pro54 4 grain case with two spacers and rear closure. That Io that had been found in April was Jacob Pfund’s – well weathered after four years on the MIA list. And…   Read more»

Perhaps the motor should be removed from casing, perhaps not. I’ve left them loaded for months and not had a problem. However, regardless, the propellant should be protected from moisture by enclosing in a sealed plastic bag to prevent humidity…   Read more»

Wow, great photos Mike – GREAT Weekend!!! I’m sorting the cards – will get to posting sooner rather than later but there’s a pile of ’em. Roughly 70 flights on Friday, twice as many on Saturday and another 70 some…   Read more»

The way I understood it, Aerotech was making them for Estes (private label) but I also heard Estes was working on making new Black Powder motors although I’m doubtful F and G’s in BP would work. Not sure how many…   Read more»

Thanks for the Heads Up! Yes, we should be able to coordinate windows for all three days. Exact times I’m not sure about but the way the waiver is written, we should be good to go!

Dave,Your bird should show up – glad you found Steve’s – sorry you’ve misplaced yours. With the number of folks expected at MHM, the prairie should yield it up to wandering eyes. This much I can almost certainly guarantee -…   Read more»

I’ve just barely started working on the logs but I know that Steven Brown is missing his Patriot and my extended forward closure within. Contact Steve here: gennadybrown@gmail.com

Outstanding efforts all around. Toilets ordered – three units should be delivered Thursday. I still haven’t been told if I get Thursday off from work so I don’t know if I’ll be there about noon or not until after five.

I’m still working out the details but am guessing a Thursday afternoon set up is going to be the plan.

Thank you Jack. One way is better than not. I’m pretty sure someone will be able to affect the return.

Awesome! It was really so GOOD to be back out on the range! I’ll get weekend details posted as soon as possible but know this, Saturday was a but a puff of wind compared to Sunday’s blow.

Awesome – thanks Jack. We’ll find someone for the return trip. Worst case scenario, I’ll tow it back on Sunday.

Now changed to do the TARC launch on Sunday. We’ll be meeting at Dawson outside the gym at 11:00 a.m. If you can, show up. Thanks.

I’d go ahead and do that if I were you. I’m a Big fan of the KISS principle but also believe in punishing the sky. If you’ve got the tracking capabilities, use them a few times when they might not…   Read more»

Thank you Jack. Waiver/Notam request has been made – let’s hope Mother Nature knows how to read. Current forecast is not very promising for an enjoyable time – too cloudy, cold and windy – but there is still a few…   Read more»

Members and Friends,No Launch. We’ve been snake bit again by Mother Nature. NCR has cancelled our scheduled launch event for Saturday, February 1st. The clouds, wind, cold and snow doesn’t make for very pleasant conditions and can be pretty rough…   Read more»