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Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Scott Corliss" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:44 -0600

Wow. So sorry to see this. He was at several launches this year. Can't get my mind to accept this. Godspeed Scott; wish it wasn't so. You are missed.

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Video of Thai "rocket"" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:44 -0600

Pretty cool. All long burn motors. And there is a recovery chute!

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Where to find recent launch logs?" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:42 -0600

Ouch! I'd be willing to enter card dats, if someone tells me how.Steve

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Mile High Mayhem" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:41 -0600

Thanks Mike! Fun seeing you after so long too.

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Mile High Mayhem WASHED OUT - NO GO for Launch weekend." -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:35 -0600

I was also looking forward to a few days on the prairie. Hope we don't dry out too much and they go back to the it's too dry to launch in July.Rats!Almost forgot what you look like Mike…

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "So long NCR from Chad" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:30 -0600

Chad, You could always be LCO for me. Your eyesight was superb!Good luck to you in California! Maybe we'll see you at Black Rock. Steve J.

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Motors will be available" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:26 -0600

according to Joe. He will not have on hand as big a selection, but you can place orders with the Joe/Ed/Jon motor vendor coalition for most motors. (Maybe they have a formal name for the group?)I think the only thing… Read more»

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "I bet we could light a mile long" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:22 -0600

fire in 30 seconds, if it didn’t go right. Cool!

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Thanks for the photos" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:16 -0600

and I thought your phone didn’t work once you’re down in the hollow? (nudge, nudge, wink, wink…)Anyhow there were some major flights including a really pretty L-3 cert flight on a big rocket that was easy to follow through the… Read more»

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "I'll bring my Astro Unit" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:15 -0600

if you need it Mike. I’ll be showing up Saturday hopefully for set up. What’s the trailer’s ETA?Steve

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "APRS capable radio required!" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:14 -0600

Or use the complete Altus Metrum set up. Ask Bdale and Keith…To use the TeleGPS with only a hand held, (as I do),, the hand held must be capable of receiving APRS packets.I had an inquiry from someone using it… Read more»

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Used it!" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:14 -0600

I was able to easily put the TeleGPS in my eBay of my Blackhawk. I flew it on a 6 grain smokey Sam. It just vanished. It was streamer recovery until the streamer ripped off.Chad M. was able to re-acquire… Read more»

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Thanks Mike!" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:13 -0600

Towing and photos! Thanks Mike!Sorry your rocket got prairie rash!Hope to see you at the next launch!Steve

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Look forward to seeing you there Mike" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:12 -0600

Ted, as several of us are using TeleGPS etc. we do need to coordinate frequencies better.Thanks for the recon. Black flies are a real nuisance.

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Fun to see a green grasslands" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:11 -0600

Thanks for the pictures Dave!

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Thanks. I'll start perusing parts" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:04 -0600

Any recommendations regarding 38 vs. 54? I’ll be at MHM and I may hunt you down for a chat, if you’re available.Thanks!Steve

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Hybrids" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:04 -0600

Many of us are interested. It is one of those things on my rocket bucket list.Is anyone commercially offering hybrids anymore?

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Mine was about 1:30." -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:04 -0600

The track I may have nuked from my Astro. I will check.

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Looked at my GPS and telemetry data" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:03 -0600

If I was betting on it’s landing spot, I’d say it is somewhere close to the word “location” on your map. My rocket deployed then drifted in the wind .3 miles due east tailing just a bit south.

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "I found my AMF" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:03 -0600

across the main road south east of the entrance to our launch site. It was .5 miles east of the entrance and 60 yards south of the road.It hit 13,000 feet, but weathercocked a bit heading due south from the… Read more»

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Your absence was noted" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:00 -0600

A bit windy. Hot days in the mid-80’s and beautiful camping temps at night with lows of 41 or so.Mike Huber and Scott Corlis (Sorry Scott if I misspelled) had lovely Level 3 flights. Congrats to those guys!Saw a small… Read more»

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "The Ace ones are crap" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:00 -0600

Seaboundsupply.comAccepts PayPal. I buy eye nuts from them. Hard to find them on their site due to their mediocre search tool, but they are cheap. Search under “eye”. Shipping isn’t cheap, so order ten or more. Each one is under… Read more»

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Thanks for the video" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:59 -0600

It’s always fun to see these.

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Epoxy" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:52 -0600

On the tips for carbon clothed tip to tip I’ve used Pro-Line from Wildman. I coated the leading edge for about 4 mm. Otherwise I’ve used Aeropoxy (Giant Leap) laminating resin successfully. I’ve hit Mach 2 with it without issues…. Read more»

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Work intruded and I missed it." -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:49 -0600

Planning on December 7th. The date is rather ominous…

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Does Joe have enough 1-Grain C-Stars to go around?" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:46 -0600

I’m in for number two too!

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Idea Two" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:45 -0600

I think we did this one a few years ago. Two launches of the same rocket to get the closest to 10,000 feet on the combined flights. You must call out both engines before the first launch and flights less… Read more»

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Yes" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:45 -0600

As I understand it, two predetermined motors in the same rocket. One a V-Max to test the build strength. I guess we need some rocket specs and I was thinking 38mm MT to keep pricing cheap.

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Two Motor Altitude with One Being a VMax" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:45 -0600

It sort of tests the rocket build strength, the VMax that is. An H or I motor set to keep price down. Also need to check with Joe on availability of the motors in question.

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Looking forward to you Hybrid Intimidator" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:35 -0600

I plan on being there.Thanks for towing.

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Absolutely fantastic" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:34 -0600

What a picture! What a great shot of the sustainer just after separation!I can almost see me waving!

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "It may be mine" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:33 -0600

or not. I lost a rocket with a CTI Pro29 case in it. It should have green tape on it (I think) and a a tapered closure. It means I didn’t friction fit it tightly enough in my High Jinx,… Read more»

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Thanks Mike" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:32 -0600

Even the pain of my Prairie Punch was nice to see.I really appreciate your photo efforts.

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Thanks Mike" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:28 -0600

We appreciate your Recon work. It seems we get all extremes, drought, lush green, and mud. We might get a green prairie this summer after all. Though, we need a few years of greenery to offset the last few years.Anyhow… Read more»

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Soupy?" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:27 -0600

Well, soup beats fire ban!

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Nice looking Mike!" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:25 -0600

Another yellow and black theme too,The K-650 is fun!. It will go high. I am bringing Dog Collars, Astros, Big Red Bee Beacons and Big Red Bee GPS out. If you need tracking it’s all available.Steve

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Anyone going up Thursday evening, May 2" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:25 -0600

I think I may camp out that night. It’s been too long since I slept in a tent on the prairie.I’ll also be ready for helping with set up Friday AM.Steve

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "I would not mind paying a $10 fee" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:23 -0600

for flying and another $10 in raffles!Looking forward to the mini-Mayhem. Hope it’s a go. More rain is wanted. Last week’s launch looked pretty un-green to say the least.

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Thanks Mike!" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:23 -0600

I spent a good two hours tracking and finding my rocket and didn’t get to see most of the launches.My Big Red Bee Beacon paid off. I unfortunately didn’t get to fly Sunday either.Hope to see you in May.Steve

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Yeah Jack" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:21 -0600

That green rocket was my Tethys (aka Toothless). I lost it. I sent it up without a tracker. Think it hit 7,000 feet.Maybe someone will find it.Steve

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Thanks Tim" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:19 -0600

I never looked! But, I will now!

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Thanks Ken" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:18 -0600

How do you tell if there’s a pellet in it?I plan on using Blue Streak, as they’re supposedly easy to light.

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "HoundDoggie" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:18 -0600

It may be your epoxy. That cheap 10 minute stuff from Hobby Town is prone to letting go, if that’s what you used. It’s also brittle and prone to breaking and separating.I like Aeropoxy. I have had rockets found after… Read more»

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "I think mine is further to the East" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:18 -0600

I am tempted to go hunt for it.Glad you found yours. I since got a Big Red Bee beacon to track my rockets. It worked last launch and surely would have kept me from losing this one.I have come to… Read more»

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "It's Green and Gold" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:17 -0600

forgot to state that!

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "It's green and gold." -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:17 -0600

If you see Jack’s photolink from the week end, it’s the first rocket in pictures!See the March Launch thread JackMattI’d join you, but I’m leaving town for work.If you find it, I’ll trade you a decent motor in return. Good… Read more»

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Vic D. and Roxana S." -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:17 -0600

from about 7000 feet landed across the main paved road (Hwy 14). They landed East of the oil processing facility near the 4×4 road and West of the house there. Roxana tracked it with her Big Red Bee. She said… Read more»

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Ken, easily fixed" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:15 -0600

I’ll just attach you name to the return field;-)

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "Nathan due East" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:14 -0600

Nathan was helpful to Mike S. and me during a long search for a 5,000 foot flight. He is the young guy from the ranch to the due east of the site.He seemed rather interested and helpful, once he understood… Read more»

Steve Jensen replied to the topic "35 K Waiver is Fantastic" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:08 -0600

Breaking 35 K is no mean feat. Our group has a two stage project to 25-32k. Having access to 35K waivers is great.Over 35k and it’s Black Rock in September for sure. I plan to break 20K this year. Otherwise,… Read more»