WizardOfAZ
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So, I enjoy rocketry. I enjoy the concept, the construction, the relatively low cost, the launch, the camaraderie, you get the picture. I've built several larger rockets, ranging from 18mm stuff up to 38, many of which I've never launched. There are a few problems: The launch site I should be at is about 45 minutes from my house. I can go there rarely, can't seem to make club events, and even if I get there, the cost to launch is too much. Not that I can't afford a motor here and there, but on a regular basis, it's just not practical. Then when you figure in an 11 month old and 2.5 year old, it gets kind of difficult to a) take them with, or b) leave them behind.
So, I started thinking MicroMaxx. I started realizing that I could build kits or scratch for VERY low cost, still enjoy everything I love about rocketry, and launch at my local park down the street! Obviously I will have to make a closer safety assessment, but I think it will be just fine.
I figure I might as well start out with Quest's super bundle pack with the 8 rtf rockets, launch system and 25 igniters/motors. That will get me going on the launching and system. Then I can collect materials and start building my own contraptions from there.
I'd love to start a MicroMaxx club in the West Valley of Phoenix. I think we need something more practical for people who want to fly in their neighbourhood park and not drive way out in to the desert.
We'll see where this goes...
So, I started thinking MicroMaxx. I started realizing that I could build kits or scratch for VERY low cost, still enjoy everything I love about rocketry, and launch at my local park down the street! Obviously I will have to make a closer safety assessment, but I think it will be just fine.
I figure I might as well start out with Quest's super bundle pack with the 8 rtf rockets, launch system and 25 igniters/motors. That will get me going on the launching and system. Then I can collect materials and start building my own contraptions from there.
I'd love to start a MicroMaxx club in the West Valley of Phoenix. I think we need something more practical for people who want to fly in their neighbourhood park and not drive way out in to the desert.
We'll see where this goes...