NCR Development Environment | MikeS | Activity https://dev.ncrocketry.club/members/mikes/activity/ Activity feed for MikeS. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:16:29 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=9.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 fadb7fe2faa131eaa963b023ccfc63eb MikeS replied to the topic "MHM 2018" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17431/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:46 -0600 I am avail. to tow. Thursday of Friday. I will be there for set-up and tear down.

Just let me know when.

WOOOOOOOOOO Wooo

]]> b13d1da621fb2e373d1e47589ef7f6fd MikeS replied to the topic "Mile High Mayhem" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17401/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:42 -0600 Forgot to mention. All four of my launches were recovered without damage (imagine that)3″ W/G80  /  4″ W/J285  / 5″ W/K630  /  8″ W/L1115P.Not perfect launches. All went arrow streight. My chut pushed out at epogee on the last two…   Read more»

]]> 9e392dfb61eae9728313cacb5a91697f MikeS replied to the topic "Mile High Mayhem" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17398/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:41 -0600 Here are the pictures. Out of five or six hundred. Here is what was useable. https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipORcb1zl3uo4ULuGPQzG0j3B2kE0MkrnxpbjN205yBdr151BIJ1pXFCjP6fUVyx_Q?key=SkJ4V0RlVVpqV3B3ekMzY096anhaTmtKRlRhbG13

]]> a0a8a26833d17ed42c2a9cf84c7431b3 MikeS replied to the topic "Mile High Mayhem" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17397/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:41 -0600 A wonderful weekend of launches.Thank to all that orginized the launch. All went smooth. Had lots of help setting up and tearing down. It was a snap. :)I will post what pictures I have. Had my cameras all jacked up,did…   Read more»

]]> 4377b12d272e2b24b43830ba39211bb8 MikeS replied to the topic "Mile High Mayhem" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17396/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:41 -0600 We are 80% set up. A lot of people started showing at about 3:00 pm. had great helpsetting up.Notes:1. Construction between Pierce and Nunn will slow you down about 30 minutes.2. The road from county road 122 to the launch…   Read more»

]]> 2a3d62b8baaa31851d4924ccf425aefe MikeS replied to the topic "Mile High Mayhem" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17394/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:41 -0600 Mr. Jack Matt. I will run and PU the trailer Thursday afternoon. I will set-up abouta third of the launch. (pads , line poles and such) Leave the tables and electronics for Fridaymorning. Please let me know if there has…   Read more»

]]> ceb208bb5213fd70cabb82153bcccc91 MikeS replied to the topic "June Launch." - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17389/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:40 -0600 This is a hope to fly on a K630. Woo Woohttps://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipORcb1zl3uo4ULuGPQzG0j3B2kE0MkrnxpbjN205yBdr151BIJ1pXFCjP6fUVyx_Q/photo/AF1QipOvDcpLrSxyo21jGCdsBDY5744AG8RZlWnFrI_I?key=SkJ4V0RlVVpqV3B3ekMzY096anhaTmtKRlRhbG13

]]> feb46a13ddc0bd1c39bd6091385e1a61 MikeS replied to the topic "Merry Christmas!" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17375/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:37 -0600 Same here. Hope for a dry/wet year for 2016 rocketry

]]> 992c617f6637a76eafd0b066b0aeb5a5 MikeS replied to the topic "CTI 38mm - motor ejection removal" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17361/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:35 -0600 I have only removed the cardboard plug, dumped the powder out. I have neverre-sealed. I have had no problems. I would suspect that there would be somepressure. Putting the cardboard plug back in probably would not change that.Could be a…   Read more»

]]> 220267d15a3d2b068d8a3b52394097ae MikeS replied to the topic "Mile High Mayhem WASHED OUT - NO GO for Launch weekend." - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17356/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:34 -0600 🙁  The next launch for me will be Aug 8th. Hope to fly. 🙂

]]> 643d9f6b02a2548a79a13baccf4d9c0b MikeS replied to the topic "Ns / Weight / When to light?" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17354/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:34 -0600 Did that this morning: Just with the K on OpenRocket. 13.9 ms (31.9 mph) aprox alt 3700ft.Assuming most was filled out correctly :)Seems pretty reasonable??

]]> 24f62dbc4fecf7c842df670964aa39e4 MikeS replied to the topic "Mayhem 2015 Registration" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17351/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:34 -0600 sounds good

]]> bbea2bb872430856eedf47192c97954d MikeS replied to the topic "Igniting a HPR Cluster" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17347/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:33 -0600 n series wiring, there is one single loop for the electricity to flow from the red terminal of the Firing Module cue, through all e-matches or igniters, and back to the black terminal. Each e-match receives the full current. The…   Read more»

]]> a7232936296be4bc0b04800a37c45070 MikeS replied to the topic "Igniting a HPR Cluster" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17342/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:32 -0600 correction to my post. CTI come with e-matchs. Not dipped. But I have never dipped them.

]]> c3da7f41dbefe097cb8d6c6644dab4b9 MikeS replied to the topic "Igniting a HPR Cluster" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17340/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:32 -0600 Great choice on using CTI H151-15A. Cti has a black powder pellet that starts the ignition process after the ignitor. Probably will not need anything else. At least I am pretty sure the 29mm do. The ignitors supplied come pre-dipped.Use…   Read more»

]]> 08e573a848a1e8ab836e9445d8babf91 MikeS replied to the topic "May Launch Towing" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17335/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:31 -0600 Just a remider. I will be towing for the June launch. Both ways. i know it issome time off but just giving the heads up.I am off work before,during and after the launch. Woo Woo

]]> a63acf87f3211b78cbc0104bbba2779e MikeS replied to the topic "So long NCR from Chad" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17327/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:30 -0600 The one thing this sport has. Change. Change is almost always good but takes some gettingused to. I don't think 'Black Rock' will be as effected by drought as we are Colorado and Wyoming.have a great adventure.  

]]> 50f07ccc9d20d0eca2a4bc31df2d6fb0 MikeS replied to the topic "NO NCR April Launch" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17323/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:30 -0600 well crap. But expected.

]]> 010b3d48f5bd758895d26c0c710738c8 MikeS replied to the topic "New Launch Support Vehicle" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17319/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:29 -0600 No. I am on weekends.My next launch will be towing for MHM in June. I took vacation for the week. 'Delivery and return'Can deliver the trailer Aug 8.Delivery and return for Oktoberfest, I took the week off then also.Boy am…   Read more»

]]> 56aecc0be03c88598294536398e96789 MikeS replied to the topic "Buying motors" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17289/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:26 -0600 I guess this is more for Joe.Is there a listing of avail. motors left?This sure is scary.We have had it too easy for years.

]]> 9534cc63f644bc9923691d65ca863406 MikeS replied to the topic "OK, we could do this....." - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17262/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:22 -0600 WOW. That is way cool.

]]> d7c4bac3bb483bd28833ef7f21dfe9c7 MikeS replied to the topic "What Was Your Favorite Build And Flight?" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17260/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:22 -0600 Very cool, I remember well. You had a few good flights.

]]> 638b0ffd9f0e0ba9ad97d193ac13397e MikeS replied to the topic "knowledge needed please" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17258/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:22 -0600 Mach Diamonds. Way cool to see. I am lucky to have a few of my pictures show them. Here is just one from one of this years launches.https://plus.google.com/photos/116238223328381227602/albums/6056335763949536913/6056335768144068482?banner=pwa&pid=6056335768144068482&oid=116238223328381227602http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shock_diamond

]]> 9fa9583e95893145ce82c4ba7d276788 MikeS replied to the topic "November Launch" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17256/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:21 -0600 Just for the record, I will not be there this launch.

]]> fe2a12a9c8800eabb39934e1418dddc9 MikeS replied to the topic "Questions for first DD" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17251/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:21 -0600 Ematches vs. Igniters The difference between ematches and igniters is that ematches are intended to ignite an easy-to-burn substance quickly, such as the BP used in rocket ejection charges. However, an igniter is intended and constructed to produce a large,…   Read more»

]]> d7d025442e66685672ec8d6c25aa3074 MikeS replied to the topic "Questions for first DD" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17249/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:20 -0600 Great questions.Question #1 I use supplied igniters that come with the motors. They are tested and work the best.The following link will help with the other aspectsof the question. Cool Rocket Stuff and Giant Leap Rocketry are at mostof our…   Read more»

]]> e97c2784775edfbe5d68c75cddbb0486 MikeS replied to the topic "Found:Mongoose 54" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17238/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:19 -0600 Yes it was. Ran down this afternoon and grabbed it from the trailer.Sure was glad to see it.Thanks. Thanks. Thanks.

]]> 32de4d3bcc6691082caabe8be2f54f3b MikeS replied to the topic "Who is flying what?" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17234/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:18 -0600 I plan on flying.Intimidator 4 on a L1115Mad Dog on a K630Scorpion (scratch) on a J285Maybe something else if the walking for the first threeleaves me standing.I will be taking tons of photo’s and have free shade. At least onFriday…   Read more»

]]> 24cda5c4e063ad76d9c53dec45ba934d MikeS replied to the topic "September Launch..." - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17232/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:18 -0600 Share away.thanks

]]> 39d5c88337fc495ba1b0e95bdb599146 MikeS replied to the topic "September Launch..." - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17229/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:18 -0600 Here are the pictures I got Saturday. it was so foggy getting there, manypassed the turn off. By launch time it was blue clear sky. Wonderful all day.I’m sure Sunday will be even better.https://plus.google.com/photos/116238223328381227602/albums/6056335763949536913?banner=pwa

]]> 09ee352fbd8ce26813960fcfc2819d16 MikeS replied to the topic "September Launch..." - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17227/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:17 -0600 I can tow the trailer to the launch.I will have it there between 7:30 and 8:00I will only be there Saturday.

]]> d6b6ad092a04471482d522e2d564c94e MikeS replied to the topic "Wassup all!!" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17215/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:16 -0600 Welcome back.The launch of the rocket is what it is all about cert / or no cert.I should be at both. See ya there.

]]> deeaa4374ec3bba7fffa35551771a97f MikeS replied to the topic "August 2014 Launch" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17212/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:15 -0600 Boy did Sunday look like great weather. I had showed up, was there ten minutes and got called away.What did I miss?

]]> 4df6e54be84359f07861a2c23222974c MikeS replied to the topic "August 2014 Launch" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17210/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:15 -0600 Yes it was a little windy. I was going to put up my Thor upscale but did not for two reasons. 1. The wind. 2. After getting the thing together it was clear it did not fit as it used…   Read more»

]]> 4286e3858a7e900d384686b226b90c7b MikeS replied to the topic "Woo Hoo Another launch" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17209/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:15 -0600 Around 7:30 ish

]]> 11771cc0dd57924a2c47c6947a07cb73 MikeS replied to the topic "Adding Weight" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17201/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:14 -0600 My solution up till now. “still under construction”Made EB added a Styrofoam tip, (to fill void) glued in place with gorillaglue. Added PL construction adhesive and two, side dowels. The sidefilled with PL is about eight inches. 1/4” dowels thru…   Read more»

]]> dd255b81d4f80bee255c45a8f6946b7e MikeS replied to the topic "July 2014 Launch" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17191/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:12 -0600 Here are Day two pics.I left early to get home because of weather. Missed thetornado that touched down some place, but not the hail.Was a picture perfect day for launching. Both I launched landedless that 1/4 mile. First one landed…   Read more»

]]> 8069c0b9a006aa1978cfd7cd7f523d00 MikeS replied to the topic "July 2014 Launch" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17190/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:12 -0600 Very nice quality pics. love the clarity.I launched my PUMA on a L800 today. Launched great.Deployed chutes great. I lost sight of it (as usual) around5000 or so. 7900′. Thanks to my dog collar and a usedreceiver, I got it…   Read more»

]]> f977e1a7c622c3ef74c9c5868e24632e MikeS replied to the topic "Photos from Mayhem Day 2" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17171/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:08 -0600 That video is so cool, inspiring and fun.

]]> 8b7e80c7622496ffd655064b6414c7f1 MikeS replied to the topic "Photos from Mayhem Day 2" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17166/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:08 -0600 Very good. thanks a lot.

]]> d32f9313b879f98beeee352a8f86d2d4 MikeS replied to the topic "MHM high altitude waivers" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17142/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:04 -0600 Boy I hope so. That will be way cool.

]]> 6f02d0381e8716cf94484d4c69d08297 MikeS replied to the topic "Cleaning Day - Thursday Evening 5/15/14" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17128/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:02 -0600 Just an update.The van got New timing chain and gears, water pump and stat, fuel pump, oil, tune-up, water hoses.All is running well.Running like an old fart after taking a shot of tang.A little tweaking during the week and it…   Read more»

]]> 244d6449935bf419620b728f1cf3b941 MikeS replied to the topic "Cleaning Day - Thursday Evening 5/15/14" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17127/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:02 -0600 Well, there has been a towing change.The trailer is being towed.I made it about two miles into Colorado and my timing chain broke.I will be there bright and early Friday morning. With an abbreviatedlaunch program. Still will have most stuff…   Read more»

]]> 018ed70ac85c84c11eeb37b7fab39da4 MikeS replied to the topic "Cleaning Day - Thursday Evening 5/15/14" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17124/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:02 -0600 Just sold some Peterbilt parts to a Rancher down br Grover. Asked himhow the Pawnee lookd. He said it was beautiful. The best he had seenin a few years.WOOOO WOOOO

]]> 268dc5d1742b23df8990f87f450ce1b6 MikeS replied to the topic "Cleaning Day - Thursday Evening 5/15/14" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17120/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:01 -0600 Sounds Good

]]> 70224d0d33149281730ded1398c2769f MikeS replied to the topic "Cleaning Day - Thursday Evening 5/15/14" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17118/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:01 -0600 Now all I need to know is when do the powers to be want it there?

]]> 1bac9f768e60c564208108749676187d MikeS replied to the topic "Cleaning Day - Thursday Evening 5/15/14" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17116/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:01 -0600 Double Thank You. Where may the trailer be now?

]]> deb1f21cd4d819a338c73752d5e4a8af MikeS replied to the topic "How did the launch go." - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17114/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:01 -0600 Just for the record. Took vacation for the July, Aug and Oct. launches. And I will be at the MHM on Friday.Can hardly wait.This storm the other day laid down some fantastic moisture. Should green things up for a while….   Read more»

]]> 044f150eec4621f88644ab9a3a77ac0e MikeS replied to the topic "How did the launch go." - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17113/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:01 -0600 sounds like eveything I have done a time or two.thanks

]]> bb17672bd3ca76cf94e55f9e4a4d6fd3 MikeS replied to the topic "Oktoberfest???????" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16984/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:43 -0600 This was posted in September. Main PageNO GO for OKTOBERFEST 2013Wednesday, September 11 @ 1316 MDT by jhinton (148 reads)Club News Members and Friends,NO GO for Oktoberfest. In spite of the recent moisture we’ve received, dry conditions on the prairie…   Read more»

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