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Depending on what else I blow money on, I'd like the I200. Now if I could just finish the bird I was building for that exact motor...-Ken

The list from the TRA link seems hopelessly out of date. Just look at how many F and G class motors (even from Aerotech alone) that are missing, but are commonly available. -Ken

The Aerotech SU H125W's that I got from Vaisala are also off-list now, but would be great research-day altitude motors.-Ken

If I can make it to the meeting, I'll bring it. It's an 8' section of 1" x 2" (1020) rail. Make me an offer! -Ken

Highly likely that it's the same. Yes, It is 4". Sorry, forgot to include that slightly useful info! Thanks,Ken

I'm building up a LOC Ultimate from some leftover parts, but didn't have enough to make the ebay. Anyone got one of these lying around that they'd like to sell off? I might make it to the meeting on...

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The surface mount stuff isn't too bad IF you have a good binoc-scope, fine tweezers, very fine point Metcal, and good flux. I can do 0402 components pretty easily, but get too messy on fine pitch (&l...

Or better yet, a Saturn 1B WITH a cluster of 8 75mm motors!!! 😈-Ken

I think I really need to puke! I was jittery at the start of the footage. Definitely not the job for me. -Ken BTW, that must be fairly old footage. OSHA would NOT allow that free climbing anymore. A...

Happy Thanksgiving to all! There is much thanks in the Franzel household. I start on the new job Dec. 6th!!! -Ken

Start by calling local parks & rec. as well as the fire dept. Always sound safe and professional when dealing with them and you usually get the same back. -Ken

I've got a similar size (though much lower and slower than yours). 4" LOC paper tube (based on Fantom EXL). Drogue:24" drogueabout 12" space (very loosely packed)no shear pins1.1g charge Main:78" mai...

Jean, I sent you a PM. Please give me a call, as I'd like to see just what you've got there. Thanks,Ken

Excellent! Thanks! I hope the coverage is good. -Ken