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Sparky2 replied to the topic "State permit" – 5 years, 9 months ago
Yes mine is in a attached garage. It is within 25′ of another residence but it is a reinforced concrete bunker and a US Explosives magazine. The ATF agent was “OK” with it only if the Fire Marshall was. The… Read more»
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Sparky2 replied to the topic "State permits" – 5 years, 9 months ago
Mike , did the State come out and inspect your magazine? Is it in a residence and if so did they accept the NFPA 1122 and 1127 rules for the magazine location in a residence?
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Sparky2 replied to the topic "State Permits" – 5 years, 9 months ago
Does anybody in NCR with a LEUP have the state permits also?I am wondering why the three different “types” and did anyone try to fight having to purchase 3 Types as just a “user”. Thats expensive at $75.00 a piece… Read more»
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Sparky2 replied to the topic "Cliff's L3" – 5 years, 9 months ago
I don’t know Cliff but I have seen him at many launches. My guess he is thrilled with what you guys did for him. HPR is an expensive hobby and all those involved in the project for Cliff need to… Read more»
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Sparky2 replied to the topic "NFPA" – 5 years, 9 months ago
I have both if you need to look at them.970-290-9057
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Sparky2 replied to the topic "Lost IO" – 5 years, 9 months ago
Dale,I cant’ believe you found it! I was out there about two weeks ago looking again 😀 and of course didnt’ find anything. I had looked in areas where I thought it might have gone if the chute deployed but… Read more»
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Sparky2 replied to the topic "Lost IO" – 5 years, 9 months ago
This is my second rocket to suffer a recovery failure. The first one was a Bull Puppy and the debris pile was’nt more than 1 square foot. I was amazed we found it. I was glad to hear from Greg… Read more»
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Sparky2 replied to the topic "Lost IO" – 5 years, 9 months ago
Thanks Greg,I did not go as far as the road in my search. Thanks for the info. Its like a lost family memeber, you just cant’ give up until you know what happened to them.John
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Sparky2 replied to the topic "MHM" – 5 years, 9 months ago
I am planning to launch “Orion Express” Ultimate Endeavour with a cluster of 3-I357T and 1-K650RR. Also the modifed Aorora on a J-358BG Contrail Hybrid and the Quantum Leap maiden voyage. I am not sure what motors I’ll be using… Read more»
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Sparky2 replied to the topic "1st Hybrid" – 5 years, 9 months ago
James- I have 54mm Contrail Motors. This rocket can use either the 28inch or 36inch casing and a J reload. I have the NOX tank and solenoids. I planned on a 24volt igniter with two 50 grain pyorodex pellets.
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Sparky2 replied to the topic "Staging" – 5 years, 9 months ago
With the configuration of the PML kit as is I would have to redesign the electronics bay to make room for the timer in the sustainer. Another question I have is the booster ejection timing. On a Cessaroni I can… Read more»
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Sparky2 replied to the topic "Staging" – 5 years, 9 months ago
I purchased my QuantumLeap in phneolic and then fiberglassed the body tubes. I am struggling with this drag seperation of the booster and with the interstage coupler(with timer) attached to the booster , how do you set timing so the… Read more»
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Sparky2 posted a new topic "Loaded Motors" – 5 years, 9 months ago
With no end in sight for our dry conditions I have a question on loaded motors. I have two 54mm motors and one 75mm motor that were loaded but not fired at MHM. They have been stored with the ends… Read more»
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Sparky2 posted a new topic "Lost PML Ex-Calibur" – 5 years, 9 months ago
5/5/12 North site lost a Red PML Ex-calibur with a Aero 38/360 casing.Used a I-357 motor and lost it in clouds. No sound of the ejection charge going off so it may have augered in.
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Sparky2 posted a new topic "Shock Cord" – 5 years, 9 months ago
How about what size of Kevlar shock tube for a 30 to 35 lb. rocket? Does anyone use swivels on the parachute connection to the shock cord?
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Sparky2 posted a new topic "Airframe Tubing" – 5 years, 9 months ago
I am considering a two-stage “M” to “L” project. I am using G-10 fiberglass. What are the pro’s and con’s of the venders that sell these products? Such as Hawk Mountain or Performance Rocketry, GLR ?Is one better than the… Read more»
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Sparky2 posted a new topic "NCR Logo" – 5 years, 9 months ago
I was just wondering if the NCR Logo was proprietary or if permission to use it is all that is required. I am putting together a trailer for my rocket “stuff” and I thought I would do some advertising for… Read more»
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Sparky2 posted a new topic "Hybrid Selection" – 5 years, 9 months ago
My son is wanting to build a hybrid rocket. He has always liked the sound of a Rattworks motor but they don’t seem readily available nor do they offer a wide range of sizes. He is leaning towards a 54mm… Read more»
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Sparky2 posted a new topic "Rocket Design" – 5 years, 9 months ago
I know this question has probably been discussed over a MHM or Octoberfest campfire but I’ll ask anyway. Why don’t most heavy lift launch vehicles, Delta 4, Atlas 5, Ariane 5 etc have fins? I understand CP and CG but… Read more»
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Sparky2 posted a new topic "Lost IO" – 5 years, 9 months ago
Looking for a Red PML IO lost at Atlas site on March 1,2008. 38/360 ATcasing and RRC2 altimeter. Not sure if chute deployed or if bird augered in SW of launch site.
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