NCR Development Environment | new2hpr | Activity https://dev.ncrocketry.club/members/new2hpr/activity/ Activity feed for new2hpr. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:16:29 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=9.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 36d9afc730a699c6b0b45e35cba5bc45 new2hpr replied to the topic "What are You working on?" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17364/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:35 -0600 I'd keep it as is, and just go bigger than you'd normally go with the main chute.  I've broken a fin on 3 of the last five rockets I've launched, so I need to learn more on this as well.IF…   Read more»

]]> e2fbd84976f5dff2bda1f9ba045cb597 new2hpr replied to the topic "CTI 38mm - motor ejection removal" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17363/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:35 -0600 Like Mike, I have only removed the cardboard plug and emptied the powder.  I haven't had any issue with pressure.  My outboard airstart motors have only a few cubic inches of airspace in front of them (sealed, no venting) and…   Read more»

]]> 780a0eafb392a5e2db055e00949ff3c7 new2hpr replied to the topic "Ns / Weight / When to light?" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17353/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:34 -0600 Throw it into Rocksim or OpenRocket and check velocity off the rail.  Also very handy for figuring out timing for airstarts.-Ken

]]> fe17f94c19a6aab035fdd902f91b38d8 new2hpr replied to the topic "Igniting a HPR Cluster" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17349/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:33 -0600 I've always been concerned that the starter (ematch, igniter, or whatever) would open upon firing, like every Estes igniter I've used, so parallel is what I will continue to use.As an EE, I have to question whoever wrote up the…   Read more»

]]> fd67b2620094763415a2698eb6de1fd6 new2hpr replied to the topic "Igniting a HPR Cluster" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17345/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:33 -0600 Exactly.

]]> f19a216aaff2e7cfded422041b67d8b9 new2hpr replied to the topic "Igniting a HPR Cluster" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17343/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:32 -0600 Most has already been covered above.  I wouldn't bother with any additional pyrogen dip for CTI motors.  I've lit clusters of them on the ground and in the air (3 38mm CTI's started with a Perfectflite minitimer and 9V battery)…   Read more»

]]> 6aaf4b9085776af2b2968567f4c5ac11 new2hpr replied to the topic "Food Saver for vacuum bagging $25" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17333/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:31 -0600 Give me a call, and we can meet up.  I'm in SW Longmont, work in Boulder.(303) 870-6747 (cell)-Ken

]]> c623f45222b4bf7aa7466aceaad38eb4 new2hpr replied to the topic "for Ken new2hpr" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17322/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:30 -0600 sold.

]]> 89edeeccb073b8cc75791504ba787af3 new2hpr replied to the topic "Possibly selling my Garmin Astro DC-20 transmitters" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17313/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:29 -0600 sold.

]]> 5872382a54d3c213adba797405382c63 new2hpr replied to the topic "Possibly selling my Garmin Astro DC-20 transmitters" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17312/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:28 -0600 Edward and Ed,I paid $100 each for these.  They've never been flown (or been on a dog!).  What would you give for them?All my L1 level rockets are in need of repair, and my L2 PR Competitor 3 hasn't even…   Read more»

]]> 59569346670ec47d7fdf771b53165601 new2hpr replied to the topic "vent hole" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17308/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:28 -0600 Unless you're hammering it with a really fast motor, you should be fine.  The laundry is porous, and you just need to bleed out enough air so the differential pressure shift doesn't pop off the nose early.  I usually put…   Read more»

]]> 6aa4b00884c377bf21f883790afd95a1 new2hpr replied to the topic "OK, we could do this....." - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17263/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:22 -0600 Now THAT’s got some serious long-burn BP motors!!!Probably not NAR/TRA certified, though :(-KenHere’s another one. Smaller, but with onboard GoPro!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cuh143TIzd0

]]> e72559454d104f51df5a8cd863d08b35 new2hpr replied to the topic "Questions for first DD" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17252/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:21 -0600 Geoff,Mike has filled you in on just about everything. For MOST altimeters, you need to use a low current initiator like an e-match or a Quest Q2G2 igniter (if you can find them!).Always ground test before a first electronic deployment…   Read more»

]]> f9fb252ca24bca62e300e1258f6f81f6 new2hpr replied to the topic "Anti-zippering question" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17245/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:20 -0600 I wouldn’t use a pool noodle unless I had an 8″ airframe or bigger! Best would be to wrap it with a kevlar sock, but I suppose duct tape would last OK for a flight or 2.My charge for drogue…   Read more»

]]> 12322f974d477de2b26e50773007a33c new2hpr replied to the topic "Anti-zippering question" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17242/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:19 -0600 I’ve used the fireball on multiple flights. It won’t guarantee against a zipper, but it helps.On my last non-electronic deployment HPR flight, I had an early ejection that blew out the laundry at speed. The fireball never made it to…   Read more»

]]> fbe44b053d40cc8c98ad329749d3ed3c new2hpr replied to the topic "Photos from Mayhem Day 2" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17176/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:09 -0600 Was the foam in your nosecone the cheap stuff out of the spray can, or the 2-part epoxy foam sold in hobby stores, etc.?The stuff out of the spray can requires contact with air to cure, and can remain gooey…   Read more»

]]> d970656e41f81943b291a0557cac80e1 new2hpr replied to the topic "eye bolts" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/17104/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:59 -0600 McGuckins has them, but obviously you’ll pay! It IS McGuckins after all.If you’ve got other stuff to get, it might be worth it to do a McMaster-Carr order.-Ken

]]> 81cd0e745d894618985469aaefa8142c new2hpr replied to the topic "Gettin out - Lots of stuff. New deal for you as of 3/24/14" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16914/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:32 -0600 Steal of a deal, Greg, but I don’t fly enough to justify more stuff at the moment.If you don’t get bites, put it up on TRF. They’ll buy ANYTHING!-Ken

]]> 1164f5c166bf7c7787299cd4645d0f63 new2hpr replied to the topic "Hi Alt. Waivers" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16893/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:29 -0600 Looks awesome!What day? What motor?Looks to be 4″ min dia.Details, man!-Ken

]]> 08c6036c4bbd8e7b05dc8a3f8827515d new2hpr replied to the topic "Mini Mayhem" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16875/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:27 -0600 Weather update from some of my field crew who are installing one of our environmental monitoring towers about 7.5 miles SW of the North Site: They aborted work because of snow, up to 7′ high drifts in places. I hope…   Read more»

]]> 28d299a07794a7ec910775511e832553 new2hpr replied to the topic "Mini Mayhem" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16872/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:26 -0600 Sunday, I’m hoping to fly my LOC Ultimate again. This time on 6 G80s. I considered going hotter on the central motor (H268R) but that puts it into mid-J range. -Ken

]]> d2e43d56f97694cca7b351b51d7d0f04 new2hpr replied to the topic "Mini Mayhem" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16869/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:26 -0600 Weather reports are currently showing one last rain midweek, then a possible “slight yuck” day Saturday. Any 1st hand reports from those up north?Also, is Sunday research? Will LPR racks still be set up Sunday? Just trying to plan.Thanks,-Ken

]]> dc274cffffe23815674a0ea6dc5a832a new2hpr replied to the topic "Mini Mayhem" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16862/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:25 -0600

I’d be happy to donate a motor to the honor flight – I’ll bring an assortment to chose from.

Thanks Joe. Look forward to seeing everyone after such a long break from launches!-Ken

]]> 521d4ce055722acdf6b5757cf71ccc9a new2hpr replied to the topic "Anyone have cool projects to announce?" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16858/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:24 -0600 I hope the weather will be good. I’d like to know what cool stuff will be going up this year? It’s been too long since I’ve been to a launch, so I’m getting into finish-build/repair mode.1st on the list to…   Read more»

]]> dc3d1bc3ddf9203f7229511b30c81866 new2hpr replied to the topic "Estes Customer Service!" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16833/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:21 -0600 That’s exactly how Christine has handled it for me in the past. Many companies could learn from her!-Ken

]]> 53c5f3cd063796fad36bb4f80bd34291 new2hpr replied to the topic "Pyrodex Pellets for Secind Stage Ignition Help" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16813/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:18 -0600 1 simple answer: Cesaroni.In terms of “very nearly 100%” ignition, just pick the CTI loads that have the ignition pellet in the top grain. Bonus that they come with a very good ematch to light them.I haven’t done staging, but…   Read more»

]]> b75f72b87c9d8a7ccc5cdebe688a1d6e new2hpr replied to the topic "North Site Information Map" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16789/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:15 -0600 Doh! 😯

]]> efd38068092f00e5fb66fb8b869ac2cb new2hpr replied to the topic "Re: Nathan due East" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16787/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:14 -0600 My guess is that we could leave a note in their mailbox for an invite.If you do, make sure it is “by the mailbox”, not “in”. I believe that’s a felony if you’re not the postman or the owner of…   Read more»

]]> 6548aab6d199077142a7157281f6f89b new2hpr replied to the topic "nose cone repair" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16765/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:10 -0600 I would caution against the “Great Stuff” spray can foam.Most (but not all) of the spray can varieties rely on exposure to air to cure, unlike the epoxy-based 2part foams that (justifiably) cost a bit more. The problem comes when…   Read more»

]]> 164f808fabf315031a067cb3918f7078 new2hpr replied to the topic "L2 Cert - Plan B" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16720/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:04 -0600 No need to stress out about the cert, or rush it. You can do plenty of playing around with dual-deploy at L1 power levels. I did motor eject for my L1 and the next 2 flights, then electronics ever since….   Read more»

]]> 97749b1862f694ffa9717b70717ad5b6 new2hpr replied to the topic "SpaceX Falcon9 CATO" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16655/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:55 -0600 FYI, CATO is not an acronym for anything. There’s a nut over on TRF who just goes ballistic on anyone trying to use it as such. It’s just a shortened version of catastrophic failure (which could be at any time…   Read more»

]]> fc17e45d13e58f6cf24edecd34daf6fb new2hpr replied to the topic "Loaded Motors" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16625/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:51 -0600 Edward’s got a lot more experience than me on this, but my experience (at least in Colorado’s excessively dry climate) is the motors will be fine. I’ve flown multiple Aerotech blue thunder motors (29mm) that had been stored fully assembled…   Read more»

]]> 72191f116edc2f29d17a2ff224785789 new2hpr replied to the topic "Length of launch rails" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16617/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:50 -0600 Need more motor, then!!!-Ken

]]> 272290fb734dbf3602d26da56a63d8b2 new2hpr replied to the topic "Shielding issues with Dog Collar?" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16583/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:45 -0600 In my tests with Mike Konshak on the DC20, we found the older Missileworks RRC2 had an issue since it had no ground plane. The PF MAWD in mine seemed to be OK. Discussions with Adrian suggest the Raven is…   Read more»

]]> 4bd114d9736d82074a5afd9525741ede new2hpr replied to the topic "SEARCHING FOR KNOWLEDGE" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16568/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:42 -0600 Internal changes will not affect CP, but will obviously change the CG and therefore the CG/CP relationship for stability.-Ken

]]> 825131e0333088dda0aba35516aeb6f7 new2hpr replied to the topic "Who Is Going To Balls?" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16557/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:40 -0600 All I know is Chris’s N5800 attempt shredded. No details yet from him. I was really hoping he’d be successful and show those all metal rocket guys some tricks.-Ken

]]> 7bb25ba502ad3d29341dd3ce86d6214d new2hpr replied to the topic "launch rail measurments" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16538/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:38 -0600 http://www.8020.net/1010-Pop-Up.htm

]]> 09476688e043fc7eec0c1a72cf5ab769 new2hpr replied to the topic "Proton 2.0!" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16480/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:30 -0600 Personally, I’d highly recommend the CTI motors for any cluster, staging, air-start application. I’ve had great reliability results with them with no fancy igniter prep. The Smokey Sam would provide a great accent for James’ Red, but unfortunately no long…   Read more»

]]> cbe87325c44403cc28fa1ff2fcc4ed53 new2hpr replied to the topic "Camping Trailer" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16463/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:28 -0600 Definitely bring along a notepad to keep track of the ideas on your first outing. I know when we first got our popup, we made a huge list of 1) things we should have brought along, 2) things we didn’t…   Read more»

]]> 984c34db1df0cdafc758b95818bfcb3a new2hpr replied to the topic "Rocket Recovery Etiquette" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16456/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:27 -0600 Sorry, way off topic, but honestly haven’t heard anything of KM since the outhouse. So true about the ego. I’ve never come across anyone even remotely like that in our area. We definitely seem low-key across the board. The wild…   Read more»

]]> f8edfbd2cd0dc162a0ff735b96afe58e new2hpr replied to the topic "Rocket Recovery Etiquette" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16439/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:24 -0600 Agreed. No easy solution. I’ve had a number of my son’s LPR birds returned to the LCO table when we had given up hope of finding them, so I’m thankful to those who do so. I’ve only found a few,…   Read more»

]]> 2ad725b0b6ad435bd2c2724664fac7e7 new2hpr replied to the topic "Big Bottle/Chimney Brushes?" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16432/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:23 -0600 http://www.mcmaster.com/#tube-hand-brushes/=huj754Look under the duct and flue brushes.

]]> 9a4720de95cdfe44250287572378c690 new2hpr replied to the topic "Forward Closure Eyelet Loose" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16417/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:21 -0600 Also more commonly known as blue and red loctite. Red will require heat (as in a torch) along with some serious torque to remove. Blue and a jam nut should be plenty.-Ken

]]> ca972e460006ee4adcbf7f9f517d9ab4 new2hpr replied to the topic "multi motor launch" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16381/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:19:16 -0600 Ideally, for the cluster, use Quest Q2G2 igniters as they will light quickly and they have longer leads which are easier to twist together than the Estes ones.If I make it up to MHM, I’d be more than happy to…   Read more»

]]> 13c940f5d10a72abddb7e9522c2d8140 new2hpr replied to the topic "Batman's L3 Build Blog" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16238/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:18:55 -0600 Should be a very sturdy bird. Isn’t that the same one Konshak used for his L3? I remember he had a bazillion build photos posted on his website, including some nice mounting work for the DC20 in the nose. Might…   Read more»

]]> a0e9a89c0e0d4afc2940fe0b41536b0d new2hpr replied to the topic "For Sale - CTI M795 Moonburner reload kit" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16222/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:18:53 -0600 Ya gotta have a cert motor, tho!

]]> f5bc39372062a76470ae4e6e9f466146 new2hpr replied to the topic "For Sale - CTI M795 Moonburner reload kit" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16220/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:18:53 -0600 Chad or Adrian?

]]> b83dabb281ea5061e52dbcdfd38d2a12 new2hpr replied to the topic "Pro 54 Closure Adapters" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16167/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:18:44 -0600 In their description, the part that screws into the closure is intended only for motor retention. I would guess that the plastic closure would not hold up to the stress of a hard recovery jerk (such as those that open…   Read more»

]]> 07c4658af12f45980aca6e17728e61d6 new2hpr replied to the topic "Pro 54 Closure Adapters" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16164/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:18:43 -0600 Looks like it threads into the charge well of the plastic front closure (delay/ejection holder). Haven’t used one, but thanks for the heads up. Must get!-Ken

]]> 6a08708263c1b1cd7777488d844361e4 new2hpr replied to the topic "Local Paint Supplier? Quality Auto Paint?" - https://dev.ncrocketry.club/about-us/activity/p/16107/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:18:36 -0600 I’ve gotten automotive paint at a little shop on Main in Longmont (can’t remember the name, though). It’s on the west side, near 1st.

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