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Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Igniting a HPR Cluster" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:33 -0600

David P. told me this on Thursday and really I didn't think about it as low power I always did parallel. Is this due to the fact that an e-match doesn't actually burn through so the connection to the others… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Igniting a HPR Cluster" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:33 -0600

Thanks Ken. I think I am picturing what you are saying. Basically make it so the pull on the ignition wires doesn't significantly happen until it is much higher on the rail.

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Igniting a HPR Cluster" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:32 -0600

Thanks Mike! I might take you up on that unless I can pick some up from the new moto-joe crew… Simple design as I have never HPR Clustered before. Blue tube, 3 29mm engines in a cluster. I did get fancy… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Need Test time - Launch Controller" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:31 -0600

Well, would love to but ended up having to help some one move this weekend. 🙁 So, it will have to be next month…. Thanks though! Also, I just got my permit from the Longmont Fire Department allowing me to launch… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Atlas Site History" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:29 -0600

Cool. Thanks for the number. If you google the 566-6 number you get some cool info.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/566th_Strategic_Missile_SquadronSo, whats buried under the hill? I always thought what they call the spray pond is what they lift the missile on to, but guess… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Webpage Development for NCRocketry.club" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:23 -0600

The old Forums page had a “View posts since last visit” link. I was kind of in the habbit of hitting that everyday. Would also be good to show when the last post or replay was made in the main… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "OK, we could do this....." -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:22 -0600

Yeah, had a dream last night that I launched my Hyperloc1600 and it never achieve enough take off speed and hit the ground in flames. I quit the hobby and gave away all my rocket stuff…… I best stop watching… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Anti-zippering question" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:20 -0600

Pool noodles! Awesome idea! Is it fire resistant or do I just wrap it in duct tape with dog barf below it?Noodle link… Available almost anywhere it seems.http://www.poolsupplyunlimited.com/GladonWN36WStandardWaterNoodle/37863p1?gclid=CjwKEAjw8O2hBRDKur2lseLW6C8SJAC-r1J37_tbhlXXAe_RrZZesMaBKRTLzU49hdZuHBxajbl3FRoCmtfw_wcB

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "September Launch..." -

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

Awesome pictures!!!

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Death of a Patriot" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:13 -0600

Very Cool! At least you got your money’s worth out of it!

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Lost: MHM Sunday" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:07 -0600

Yeah, I didn’t realize it till MHM but during the June Launch I lost a Pro38 3g case west of the road. It had a spacer in it. It probably was burned pretty bad but hoping it survived.

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

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

I thought he said this was for a Cessaroni which are already pre-assembled at the factory. Are you replacing the ring in the ejection charge and the nozzle?I was talking to Joe about the same problem at MHM and he… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Aerotech F50-4t vs Estes?" -

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

Thanks Joe. I ran Rocksim with the Estes ones and it worked fine. I picked 2 of them up at Hobbytown. WIll probably need to buy some igniters for them from you.

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Motor for May Launch... (time sensitive)" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:00 -0600

Bummer on Joe not being there.I don’t have any AP so I guess I will see everyone at MHM!

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "February towing" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:56 -0600

Well, now I am depressed. I need to go to Walmart and have some retail therapy on those TV’s that are on sale I guess…. dang…..

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "February towing" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:56 -0600

Any word yet on the launch site? Snow is above my ankles here in Longmont. I heard 7″ in Loveland, 8″ in Winsor.

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "motor adapters for alphabet contest" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:56 -0600

Count me in for a motor Joe. Even if I end up not using it for the contest, I will still burn one.

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "motor adapters for alphabet contest" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:54 -0600

Dave,Joe and Bear forgot one key element. Pay your entry fee THEN give up and quit! Got you all beat anyway, been sanding all weekend. Calling this one, the Alphabet King.

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Latest Build" -

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

NICE!!!!!! can’t wait to see it fly!

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "2014 contests" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:47 -0600

I have always wanted to get in to the contest end of the club, I would learn a lot from either contest and I “Might” actually have the time to compete this year. I have many rocket goals for 2014… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Tagg--The Pet Tracker" -

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

Do they say anywhere what the distance capability is?

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Estes Customer Service!" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:21 -0600

They are amazing, I had 2 engines in a 3 engine cluster malfunction a few years ago on a rocket from Fliskits but with estes motors. They sent me two packages of Ds and a comparable estes kit. A $45… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "March Launch" -

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

I know that there was a paper passed out at the club meet, but can someone post them on the webpage? I am terrible at losing paper and after tearing my office apart just now, I am convinced the gnomes… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Lost White Amraam 3 - Atlas site" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:17 -0600

OK, that proved to be a LONG walk, but I found it. I looked for your rocket Steve , but didn’t see it. I can probably tell you where it isn’t.Hopefully you can see this pic. The red line is… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Lost White Amraam 3 - Atlas site" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:17 -0600

What color is it? My current plan is to head out there Saturday if the weather predictions get better. I will look for it too.

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Lost White Amraam 3 - Atlas site" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:17 -0600

OK, I ran a few more sims. Could have landed 1.29mi from the pad. Unfortunately this brings me over to the other side of Hwy 14. Does Pawnee end at 14? and, if so, who owns the land on the… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Lost White Amraam 3 - Atlas site" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:16 -0600

Rocksim says about 7,000 ft, I was probably under that due to added weight and not so hot aerodynamics. Last I saw it, it was coming down just to the right of the first set of double trees that run… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Beattie Elementary ideas" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:15 -0600

Let me know when you want to launch. I have a 8 port launch system so you can stage 8 at a time. You can also drag race up to 8 at a time if needed. It also allows more… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "February launch, 02/02/2013" -

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

Brin Extra motors Joe, Time to burn some fuel!!! Cherise is going for her Level 1 and at least one of the two boys are coming. I have many rockets that have yet to get more than the height of… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Leaning fin?" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:03 -0600

His rocket flew pretty good. A slight wobble can be seen from the smoke but not much. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X84gufeiOmw&feature=youtu.be5,261ft on a H175.

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Leaning fin?" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:03 -0600

Great articles!Well, we remeasured and its more like 10 degrees off I guess. He was planning to cert with the I540 (to take advantage of the Cessaroni deal), but I think instead he will cert off of the smallest H… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "2012 Launches" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:00 -0600

Awesome video!

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Photos by Nadine?" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:55 -0600

FYI, Talked to Nadine.She has been having no end of problems with her website. Her email is “roketphotos@gmail.com” (yes, no “c”). You can also call her.She has the 2013 calendar with the Proton on the cover ready to go.

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Outreach Opportunity" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:52 -0600

I will check out what they want if you pass me the info. I should be able to attend.

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Proton 2.0!" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:31 -0600

WHOOHOO! Check out the ad in the last ROCKETRY Mag for Photo’s by Nadine, she is advertising the 2013 calendar, looks like we are on the cover!I tried to go out to her website but it seems to be down… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Proton 2.0!" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:30 -0600

Sorry I missed the meeting a week ago. Long story but ended up doing some time in local hospital due to “Bad Telemetry and a poor flight plan by the doctors”. But, every mm of my airframe has been examined… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Another Outreach Opportunity" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:18:48 -0600

Cool! I wrote him a couple days ago, haven’t heard from him yet. I’ll let you know what I find out

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Another Outreach Opportunity" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:18:47 -0600

I’ll drop him a note and see what he is looking for.Love doing this kind of stuff.Kevin

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Rockets Magazine Download" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:18:40 -0600

Yeah, I love this magazine, but they really need to send out another issue. Been waiting for the LDRS XXX issue for a while now. I contacted them a months ago and they said it was going to end up… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "March Launch" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:18:38 -0600

Awesome!Its on its way to you as a PM and as an email…

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "March Launch" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:18:38 -0600

Yeah, I did the same thing about 30 minutes after you did. With all the hams in the club now, we should figure out a frequency we can give regular launch updates on while people are driving in. Better yet,… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Outreach Opportunity" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:18:33 -0600

I am really sorry to hear that it ended up not happening but I agree it would have been too muh for one person. Maybe we can get them next time.Kevin

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Outreach Opportunity" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:18:33 -0600

Hey Guys,I am really sorry, but I am going to end up not mking it on Saturday. a brother of mine in California past away last week and I am currently in California.I was suppose to figure out the slide… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Outreach Opportunity" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:18:32 -0600

I had an Awesome time Dave.Thanks for the chance for field testing the MACH 8 Launcher. I determined the problem with Pad 2 & 3, it was my terrible soldering on the DB25. This was my original demo unit I… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Outreach Opportunity" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:18:32 -0600

Hey Dave, I sent a note to Ed and he is digging for the videos. I will load up as many piutes as I can on my laptop and it can sit there and play videos and pictures. I will… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Outreach Opportunity" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:18:31 -0600

Cool deal on the May 4th Launch, I took the day off work.BEAR/Shunt, Are we still launching next weekend? If so, send me a PM with the location.I was thinking about summer camps also. The last 3 scout summer camps… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Outreach Opportunity" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:18:31 -0600

That is Awesome and well written! It is exactly what I also belive the opportunities in Rocketry bring.I am focusing more on getting groups ready for launching. My website is up and I am slowly writing the content, but you… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Outreach Opportunity" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:18:31 -0600

I’m in. I have a 8 port launcher and 8 port pad that needs some test time. We can drag 8 at a time.I will bring some backup estes launchers just in case, but I have already fried about 50… Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Outreach Opportunity" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:18:30 -0600

Anyone in the club feel like taking one for the team and running for Mayor? Joe Hinton for Mayor? We’d all vote for ya! :DI really like what both Estes and Apogee has done recently with promoting education through rocketry…. Read more»

Kevin Osler replied to the topic "Outreach Opportunity" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:18:30 -0600

OK, I am a bit confused now.The event on April 21st in Wheatridge is cancelled.The event on April 28th in Ft Collins is cancelled.What is the event Shunt1 is talking about on the 28th? Let me know if you need… Read more»