John A. Wilke

I’m going to get another kit before OFest and also a reload for a L2 Cert flight. I’d like to support a local vendor if I could, so anyone got any specials?I’m looking for a 2″ 38MM size rocket, right…   Read more»

And there’s a BIG waiver to play with at BALLS.YES THERE IS… and it is fun to see some guys get up there.I believe this will be the largest CO contingent ever going to BALLS… probably a dozen or so?

Any high altitude waiver windows for September? 8) 8)YES.But not at NCR 😕 The guys at Argonia have a dandy waiver (and a big launch!) over Labor Day.NCR’s windows are only at MHM, the July 2-day, and Oktoberfest….

That is probably one of the coolest rockets I have EVER seen!I once saw a monster Astron “Sprite” upscale that… had a horrible ending. I hope your rocket fares better! Those ring assemblies have challenges when upscaled. That said, your…   Read more»

I’ve never used 5 minute for building, as I have always been a bit sketchy on it myself – and then one of the guys from PML told me that was all they had EVER used. Strange.Does this stuff stink…   Read more»

thanks – I actually uploaded some stuff last night on Picasa and it seemed to work pretty cool!

Mr. Billings nailed an L…. I think Art is a Q or R, though 😯

Joe, the Louwers / Adamson / Musselman / Wilke project will need two distinct windows. I will send my KestreL up right behind one of those shots.If you want to see the REAL DEAL on our project, come on out…   Read more»

I’m also going to fly a KestreL on an aggressive L of some type. We know they can handle the K300s just fine 8)

Well I dunno if it is small. I was figuring we’d be flying one of the AMW L1300 BB motors I have in the magazine. Alternative, if it is coming out of my magazine, would be an AT K550 or…   Read more»

I don’t think you could have made a more vacuous show about HPR if paid a million bucks.I had to look that word up (vacuous)Hey Im just a Roofer! I had to look up that word – and I’m an…   Read more»

That is GREAT news on Prange Ranch. We take our telescopes out to the N site, and it is more light polluted than you’d expect… the “Denver Nebula” is cleary visible, and the Cheyenne lights aren’t good, either.I’m not worried…   Read more»

…and 3 Dogs will be there with Performance Rocketry kits and components, Kevlar, and Madcow goodies (including the new Black Brant II in both 4″ and 2.6″)Can’t wait!JWYay! Will you be camping with us at Round Mountain?Dave1Evonna and I and…   Read more»

…and 3 Dogs will be there with Performance Rocketry kits and components, Kevlar, and Madcow goodies (including the new Black Brant II in both 4″ and 2.6″)Can’t wait!JW

That is all very interesting indeed. As noted, I’ve not flown with the stuff. I’d like to see if it fits the cones, etc. that I have in inventory. It may be a nice thing for me to stock, which…   Read more»

No doubt, every situation is different. I honestly don’t remember the last time I flew a rocket that wasn’t minimum diameter – Adrian is likely in the same boat…. so from my perspective, QT is not a good solution. For…   Read more»

Really? I’d fly warp in plain QT, honestly. It’s surprisingly difficult to shred a body tube from thrust alone.I partly agree, but mostly disagree…. you can’t fly QT in minimum diameter as it will melt. So you are putting a…   Read more»

I can’t remember who told me that they’d never use the stuff again… I’ve not seen it, haven’t played with it, and I have an obvious conflict of interest 😀 That said, someone was quite upset with the stuff… Now…   Read more»

Interesting. That’s the first I’ve heard of a tracking problem with the dog collar. Was this a Kestrel?

This was a custom, 3″ min-dia rocket (not a KestreL)

Guys, had the coupler been the only thing in the rocket, I think “binding” would be the prime suspect. The game-changer here is that Sean used the motor for the coupler, and the section of glass coupler was on top…   Read more»