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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...

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 sp...

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 remai...

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

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

We found the rocket (Estes Cosmic Cobra), but the helicopter nosecone drifted further. Black with purple blades. My son couldn't tell me what direction he came from with the rocket, so this is more ...

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 i...

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

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 s...

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

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...

Looks awesome!What day? What motor?Looks to be 4" min dia. Details, man!-Ken

That's exactly how Christine has handled it for me in the past. Many companies could learn from her!-Ken

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....

Doh! 😯 😆