Warren B. Musselman

I think it would be a good idea, but with the weather forecast, we may not need it.W

We have fittings for 1/4″ NPT coming off the hose to the tank. We also have a wide selection of fitting for connecting the stainless hose to various sized plastic fill lines. See me and we can figure it out….   Read more»

The club has 2 tanks – one completely full, the other is either full or very close to it. While we have neglected to advertise it, we do appreciate folks who plan to fly hybrids dropping an email to either…   Read more»

Sounds like Curtis of Performance Rocketry. Charge the credit card as soon as the order is placed – get around to shipping anywhere from weeks to months or worse later. Fortunately Curtis doesn’t get lippy when you call to ask…   Read more»

The BEE bozos might have been pissed because I made them donate $200 to the club and give me $50 for the gas I burned looking for the thing. From what I heard, they definitely pissed off at least one…   Read more»

I’m liking the idea of either or both:- Some folks volunteer to help out the adjacent landowners for a day here and there.- A gift for the landowners surrounding the north site.I’d vote we don something for good neighbor relations……   Read more»

I’m sure James, Conway or Elvis (Eric) will correct me here, but there are essentially 5 or 6 basic core types in solid propellant rocket motors. The Bates Grain I’m sure you’re familiar with – a hollow core of even…   Read more»

If it’s minimum diameter, use JB Weld or Cotronics or similar high temp epoxy for the fin roots and fillets. You can still use West Systems for the laminating epoxy for your tip to tip. I’m starting to lean towards…   Read more»

You don’t need electronics or dual deploy to get your L2… you can fly it on motor ejection no problem.Warren

I’ve got one you can borrow Ken. I’ll make an effort to bring it into work tomorrow (Friday).W

I’m afraid that is a problem for the entire hobby. TRA and NAR include the 1127 doc in their rules by reference, but they are not available except for purchase from NFPA. As I recall, they are quite pricey too….   Read more»

Yes John. Single shot – one try – declared to the LCO before the button is pushed.W

This is several new rules… though ones I think no one would have any argument with:- Entry is open all year.- Fliers will complete 2 flight cards, one to be turned in to the LCO which will NOT report the…   Read more»

I like that idea John. It leaves the altitudes secret until the annual meeting – possibly a better solution than cutting off entry. The crux is getting flyers to keep their altitudes a secret.W

Ah – I misunderstood. Usually when people refer to a “dart”, they mean a boosted dart – a two stage design with no motor in the upper stage. Extremely high altitudes can be acheived this way – for instance the…   Read more»

Boosted Darts are explicitly not allowed for the SSS and SSSS contest – in fact, that’s the only design requirement. Design is open, but the bird must carry the motor casing to apogee and then back to the ground.Warren

In previous years, this contest didn’t have to be sold at all. Before I could leave the annual meeting, I was swamped with people pushing money in my face and asking to sign up – generally for both the Single…   Read more»

Currently there are NO paid up entries in the Super Single Shot Sweepstakes for 2008.Rules are unchanged from 2007:- Aerotech J350- Any design, any type of recovery including motor ejection or electronics.- Radio and/or audio tracking allowed.- Highest altitude wins.-…   Read more»

I know Mike likes those PML resin rail guides, but I’ve never been much of a fan having broken one on one of my early HPR projects. For rail guides like them, I’d choose the Acme cast aluminum guides. Otherwise,…   Read more»

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