MikeS

Just a reminder. I will be poking around for a couple NARLevel 2 / Level 3 members to witness for my Level 2.I will be taking the test and the flight on Friday. 8OLook forward to seeing all there.

Doing a test fit of the cluster assembly, the motor mounttubes touch. (1-54mm / 2-29mm) One 29mm on eitherside of the 54.www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6660854You can see the 4.25″ space between the top of the tubesand the bottom of the centering ring. That…   Read more»

Loc Magnum. W/1-54mm and 2-29mm motor mounts.Have all parts and pieces purchased.Duel deploy.PET2 timer for the air starts.Scratch built timer bay.RRC2X for main deploy.LOC EB-5.38 altimeter bay.Should come in at about 12lbs. 7’5″Will be doing the booster section like below…   Read more»

At the altitude of the North Site, What is Mach 1 Speed?My ‘Plan B’ on a Pro38 J285, using an altitude predictor simsat 636.6 MPH. / 2779 ft.It is a strong Bird.Should a vent hole be drilled?Should the vent hole…   Read more»

AeroTech RMS J35010lb rocket. 5.5″….WinRoc says 1550 ft. altitude.A couple videos on the internet show rockets 11 and 11.5 lbs withsame demensions getting 1650’….Am I missing something.I know this is lobbing my rocket.I want to be conservative for my level…   Read more»

I am taking 7 to launch.www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=6456992The Mosquito and the Red Rocket have never flown.The Big Nuke has flown without the EB and electronicson an I285.The 3EE GEE will fly on a 3-G64-4WThe Swift will fly on a G64-4WThe Hi-Tech will…   Read more»

A rocket I am going to fly at oktoberfest is 7.75′ X 5.5″ and is wieghingin at about 9lbs wo/engine.It came with a 60″ chute. I will be adding a 18″ or 24″ drogue.It floated down very well under the…   Read more»

What are the ‘Logistics’ in taking the Level 2 test?I hope to fly my Level 2 rocket at Oktoberfest.I live in Wyoming…..Do I take the test at Oktoberfest?Do I arrange to take it someplace?I work weekends, but I am off…   Read more»

I use a nomex square for my chute protection.When converting my 5.5″ rocket to duel deploy, I see the weightof the 78″ cute settles down onto the charge holder.Is it workable to put a plywood baffle or shelf to keep…   Read more»

Lost a 29/120 case in a 38mm adapt. w/a slimline retainer.My name and number is on the case. Or make a post here.Thanks

My next larger rocket will probably be a 3 engine. Not sure what kityet. 38/29 or 54/38On the main engine I will leave out the ejection chargeand let the air started engines deploy the drogue.Question: Do you replace it with…   Read more»

I have worked around diesel engines for 25 years. Never thought Iwould be using an engine part on a rocket.An N14 Cummins engine has an electric wire passthrough that getsthe engine wire harness from outside the engine into each fuelinjector,…   Read more»

http://www.videosift.com/video/Model-Rocket-Explodes-on-Launch-Pad

My piston ejection ‘PUGONAUT’ is no longer.I could have had a good picture of it comingin balistic, but I froze.www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5959387

Thanks allwww.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5959010 😀

I am able to launch LP at some Wyoming State Access land betweenCarpenter Wyoming and Cheyenne Wyoming. Almost exactly streightnorth of our ‘North Site’.I will be going to the FAA here in Cheyenne Wednesday or Thursdayto gather information about HP…   Read more»

Because MHM was rained out. It made available money to send in andget my LEUP.Because the 7/7/7 launch was rescheduledto 7/21/7, I may get my mosquito done.The nose cone has not came yet. Hope it does.www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5882181

I am hearing impaired and have two hearing aids.I have problems hearing the HI tones my RRC2X puts out, unlessmy ear is right next to one of the pressure holes.Question. Is there a way to make an external light?Or am…   Read more»

On H or I reloads, there is some differences in the nozzles.H268 has a larger hole dia. than a H210.Any thing bad going to happen If the H268 nozzle is used ina H210?

I knew the 7th. would not happen. My Luck. A couple of Guys at workjumped in and will take the Saturday for me. In exchange I am goinginto work this weekend. Cutting vacation short.With that said I am ready to…   Read more»