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That's because what they were buying was surplus and what they are getting now is fresh made.
Wah, Aerotech isn't getting their chems from Fire Fox :wink:?
That's because what they were buying was surplus and what they are getting now is fresh made.
Wah, Aerotech isn't getting their chems from Fire Fox :wink:?
Not only is the price going way up, the supply seems to be going way down. Guess that makes sense, basic economics, but... Anyone know of a source for PAPI 94?
Anyone who has flown the 54-2560 K375NW, is the grain bonding mentioned in this post still valid?
https://www.rocketryforum.com/showthread.php?5175-aerotech-k365
Its a very old thread and the tail end mentions they are trying something new to make it more user friendly. The instruction sheet makes no mention of it, so I'm guessing the additional paper liner around the warp 9 grain is to support the white lightning grains after the W9 burns out.
Oz, I spoke with Karl today and it looks like your liner was cut a bit too long. PM me your addy and I'll send a replacement. Or if you are comfortable trimming the liner that is also an option.
pcalviln - I flew a recently bought K375NW a few weeks ago - no grain bonding in the directions, worked great!
-Tim
I get what you are saying but instead of a new case coming along, I'd settle for more 120 loads. I love my 120 case, it just feels like the perfect smallish field sport rocket motor and would welcome with open arms a Blue and a Green for it.
Another random question, I have a 54/1280 casing and the 54mm RAS, and wanted to fly a 54/426 load (I117FJ). But the rocket I want to fly it in has the Aero Pack M54E and no bottom retainer (I had to hacksaw the slimline threaded retainer after it got crimped landing on a rock, and there's not enough BT left before the fins to attach a new one). In the 38mm system there's a "spoked & threaded" version of the RAS forward retainer (I think AT calls it the 38FCRRA?). Is there an equivalent part for the 54mm RAS? I'm not finding one. I don't need spokes (it can be solid) as I'm not doing motor eject (the M54E doesn't have bypass holes anyhow), a solid closure would be fine. I assume the normal tapped closures (54FCPT and 54FCEPT) can't be used in place of the RAS forward retainer? Thanks.
aeropack sells a 54mm retainer that bolts on, needs to be flush motormount/ring area. I have them in stock if you want one.
ATGM,
Have you ever considered a Kickstarter type product development program? All that is happening in this thread is identifying what products you do not offer, which is a simple exercise of making a matrix with your cases along the x-axis and your propellants along the y-axis. Check the box for those that you offer and if there's no check come post about it here!
The issue with this thread is that you're counting on people's "internet word" that they will buy these products en masse when they become available. You may as well take that R&D money to Vegas and put it all on red because 50/50 odds are comparatively good odds.
My proposition is as follows...you develop a Kickstarter-type shopping cart where you generate a list of "possible offerings" as a result of people's posts here, or your own desired products. Offer the product at something like 80% of retail until you hit the necessary funds to make it happen, say $2500 or something. If you don't reach the minimum amount, the product gets put on the back burner and people get their money back. This is the only way to tie people's "internet word" or verbal intentions to their wallets...and ultimately to your products.
You would still develop other NPI on the side if it's not simply "add propellant _____ to the 38/120 case please."
At the end of the day you're still a hobby-oriented company with limited capability. Too many SKU's can be problematic, so if you're going to add them you may as well add them tactically.
It would be nice if you could offer this as an Experimental Motor Kit, with all the parts and glue for us research folks.
With the CTI M2250 now OOP, I would love to see a 75mm M in Propellant X. You can't beat high thrust AND high impulse. It would be my go-to 75 for sure. I also really like the idea posted above ^^^ regarding product development and consumer demand.
I just picked a very fresh one and the instructions mention nothing about grain bonding.. I too was curious as I've had to bond grains in a CTI M-1300 Dual Thrust before. Maybe Charlie will chime in and answer the question for the both of us?
Hi Charlie,
Two questions for you:
1. Any word on the new 38mm kit being available in time for the holidays?
2. If ordering an existing Aerotech Kit ie. Initiator, HV Arcas etc from one of the more popular online sources, will
it be a kit that includes the new motor retention system? Have the older kits with the motor hooks worked their
way out of inventories?
Thank You
Another random question, I have a 54/1280 casing and the 54mm RAS, and wanted to fly a 54/426 load (I117FJ). But the rocket I want to fly it in has the Aero Pack M54E and no bottom retainer (I had to hacksaw the slimline threaded retainer after it got crimped landing on a rock, and there's not enough BT left before the fins to attach a new one). In the 38mm system there's a "spoked & threaded" version of the RAS forward retainer (I think AT calls it the 38FCRRA?). Is there an equivalent part for the 54mm RAS? I'm not finding one. I don't need spokes (it can be solid) as I'm not doing motor eject (the M54E doesn't have bypass holes anyhow), a solid closure would be fine. I assume the normal tapped closures (54FCPT and 54FCEPT) can't be used in place of the RAS forward retainer? Thanks.
I get what you are saying but instead of a new case coming along, I'd settle for more 120 loads. I love my 120 case, it just feels like the perfect smallish field sport rocket motor and would welcome with open arms a Blue and a Green for it.
We have new hobby loads in development and this is one of them
Yes PleaseWe have Prop X on deck for several new cases, the 75mm is one of the first we want to test. Another one is for the 38/720 case.
Yes PleaseWe have new hobby loads in development and this is one of them
It's a really interesting idea, I can see the benefits. After we get the lines filled out to meet our current goals (new 24/60 loads) this may be something we explore. Thanks for the idea.
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