John A. Wilke

Thanks to you both, Chad and Bruce! Chad, I liked your graphic… that was cool.The issue with a smaller rocket is that it is hard to pack it full of goodies due to a price point issue – that said,…   Read more»

I’d like to keep track (at least in my head) of who breaks 20K for their first time – and did so with a KestreL. I think I have heard from 6 or 7 fliers who had their first 20K+…   Read more»

That is a nice weight, Chad – my proto weighed just a snitch more than that, and I built it pretty light (or so I thought!). I came in just a tick over 48 oz with all recovery and electronics…   Read more»

Chad, my advice is to wet sand. And wet sand some more. And then some more…. My least favorite part of building a rocket 8OMy KestreL appears to be a LONG way from being done, but I intend to fly…   Read more»

Shall we start a thread as to what the next 3 dogs rocket should be? I have so many ideas!

Great idea… I’m on it. I’ll do it over in the vendors section as that seems most appropriate?

Believe it or not, I use Rocksim V4.0 I had later versions, but I went back to the original as I thought it was a lot more accurate than later renditions. I’ll see what I can do there.Also note that…   Read more»

Thanks guys, you make me smile! 8)Some interesting KestreL facts:- 3 went to Europe- 1 went to Australia- 1 went to New ZealandOther destinations included NY, CA, MT, NM… gosh, it was a busy week or two at UPS! There…   Read more»

Seems like ground testing is mandatory.So, I take it you had a lengthy set of wires from the alt-bay that let you feed the surgical tubing charge bundle in amongst the folds of your drogue section shock cord? (I know…   Read more»

go here http://www.wimpyrockets.com/page16.html and always ground test…

Get some LOC 1/2″ launch lug maaterial and cut it into various lengths. Then cut some 1/2″ dowel into thin strips (making itty bitty bulkheads). Epoxy the “bulkheads” into the end of the LOC tube.After the epoxy is dry, drill…   Read more»

Scott is right on – use a commercial ematch for your dual deploy. Less current and MORE reliable. The quickburst stuff is maybe OK for ignition, but be careful using them for ejection!

20 parts hardener to 100 parts resin (measured by weight). I’ve never had an issue. Still not curing?This is the stuff Warren and I used on “Rough Draft” and it dried dandy. I have also used it on my own…   Read more»

Allrighty… I am getting a lot of orders for ProLine. Enough to where I’m going to have to order more. I’ll do this the middle of next week so if you are interested, let me know before then. Also -…   Read more»

Guys, I’m sold out of expoxy for a couple of weeks (thanks for the orders I rec’d). I will have more in a couple weeks.This stuff is terrific. Those of you who ordered will be way very pleased….Anyone else who…   Read more»

The pot life is more than 20 minutes… I think it is probably more like 40-60 minutes – but then again, I typically do the work in my basement where it is cooler. Also remember that pot life decreases CONSIDERABLY…   Read more»

Scott, I’m not familiar with the material you linked. BTW, when I say “Quart”, that is the size of the larger can, it actually yields 1.2 quarts when you combine the hardener with the epoxy.Two thoughts here. First, I bought…   Read more»

Thanks, Ken – will give them a call tomorrow!JW

OUTSTANDING! I really like the “Cesaroni Power” shot at http://picasaweb.google.com/mshinn2001/THORXUpscale#5447375706362946274Did you paint that on or is it a decal from CTI? Nice!

They are both nice units, I have two of each. If you are going over 20K AGL, go with the HA45. Alternatively, Adrian A has some terrific little itsy bitsy teeny tiny altimeters that will serve you very well. Lots…   Read more»

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