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RE: Repairing broken fins on L1 rocket Excess in Moderation is a LOC Fantom EXL with G10 fins. I don't know how it hit hard enough (it appeared to be coming in quite gently) to tear through the core and 6 layers of glass (3 t-t on each si... |
In forum Construction Help |
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RE: Repairing broken fins on L1 rocket I'll probably get overruled, but I'd recommend cutting the fin completely out and putting in a new one by the original method. I've had similar damage happen with my L1 (also LOC), and repaired with ... |
In forum Construction Help |
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RE: Flying Pics and Videos Just as long as it's not right AT the flight line. You may NOT LCO from the throne! 😯 -Ken |
In forum Archives 2006-2010 |
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RE: Wanted MW Alts. I've got one as well. Sent you an email. Ken |
In forum Swap Meet |
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RE: Fin options I'd recommend the G10, but shy away from the thinner stuff like 1/16, unless you're very light or have a large chute. The last flight of Excess in Moderation was perfect, other than when it touched do... |
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RE: Astro 220 DC30? If you watch Ebay, you can find them cheap. I got 1 new and 2 used DC20 units for well under $100 ea. I think I got the pair of used ones for about $80 if I remember correctly. Just keep checking, ... |
In forum Electronics |
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RE: Astro 220 DC30? Mike's was a DC-20. I did some testing with him on different combinations of the DC-20 and Rino GPS units and his Missileworks and my MAWD altimeters. It was quite a while back, but there were varyi... |
In forum Electronics |
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RE: longmont launch space Greg, PM'd you. Ken |
In forum Archives 2006-2010 |
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RE: Oktoberfest projects Use your ground testing to clear out your DD jitters. Then fly with confidence (well, mostly anyway) 🙄 Ken |
In forum Archives 2006-2010 |
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RE: Nice day on the prairie -- I've got a bunch of the Aerotech 29mm hobbyline cases. I'll sell you a good condition used one for $40. PM me for questions. Ken |
In forum Archives 2006-2010 |
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RE: Mad Dog Construction. Just be sure to really rough up the bonding areas. 80 grit or so. Ken |
In forum Construction Help |
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RE: Looking for a short piece of 6" fiberglass Try posting up on TRF or RocketryPlanet. Bigger audience there, if no one here responds. Ken |
In forum Swap Meet |
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RE: Advise for a born again rocketeer For the harness anchor, I used a U-bolt (from Home Depot) with the steel back plate. It's a bit heavier, but it's not going anywhere. You have a bit less room to work with since you've got the 54mm ... |
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RE: Advise for a born again rocketeer I got my L1 a couple years ago with a LOC Fantom EXL (about the same as the EZI, but 38mm instead of 54). I used about 25' of GLR's tubular kevlar and the only problem (on a later flight) was a bad z... |
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RE: MHM weather? Regular flyers? According to Tripoli research rules, you can fly up to your cert level on commercial motors. No longer need to be L2 to fly on research days. Ken |
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