fatherchaos
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My L3 attempt will be with a Wildman Interceptor AAD 98. I have one TAP member on tap (couldn't resist, thanks Kurt) and am on the lookout for a second. I have an Ultimate Darkstar kit on standby in the event I have to restart this process. Hopefully not. Also, I wanted to practice a few more building techniques before moving onto my 12', won't fit inside the house standing up, 98mm love rocket.
So here is my path forward.
The rocket has been modeled in solidworks for the majority of assembly parts so far. Additional parts to be modeled as I proceed. I will also prep an openrocket or rocksim file to match the solidworks model for simulation. Current estimated weight, with motor casing and no motor, is 13.5lbs. My expected pad weight is about 22.5lbs and return weight is about 19lbs. I estimate to hit about 12K ft on a Cesaroni M1830. Launch site is expected to be Lucerene Dry Lake (ROC), date to be determined as I near completion.
Main parachute range is from 9' (~19fps) to 11' (~16 fps). I have a 9' Rocketman ProXP on hand so if the return weight checks out I'll use that.
Drogue parachute is expected to be 3'. I have a Rocketman Mach II on hand and will likely go with that. I may pickup another Rocketman proXP to save on weight.
So here is my path forward.
The rocket has been modeled in solidworks for the majority of assembly parts so far. Additional parts to be modeled as I proceed. I will also prep an openrocket or rocksim file to match the solidworks model for simulation. Current estimated weight, with motor casing and no motor, is 13.5lbs. My expected pad weight is about 22.5lbs and return weight is about 19lbs. I estimate to hit about 12K ft on a Cesaroni M1830. Launch site is expected to be Lucerene Dry Lake (ROC), date to be determined as I near completion.
Main parachute range is from 9' (~19fps) to 11' (~16 fps). I have a 9' Rocketman ProXP on hand so if the return weight checks out I'll use that.
Drogue parachute is expected to be 3'. I have a Rocketman Mach II on hand and will likely go with that. I may pickup another Rocketman proXP to save on weight.