dpower
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Aerotech G40 SU and G79 SU are both WL.OH,, Ok it is a reload but so far no SU White Lightning I've found except the new G74 but not sure if it will work yet.
Aerotech G40 SU and G79 SU are both WL.OH,, Ok it is a reload but so far no SU White Lightning I've found except the new G74 but not sure if it will work yet.
Aerotech G40 SU and G79 SU are both WL.
Thanks, when I build it I'll probably fly it on a G74-6 economax or a G78-4 Mojave Green. The thrustcurve results aren't working ("The rocket you have requested has not been made public by its owner.") but after running a few motors in rocksim it seems like it needs a G to launch safely.
So, I got the kit, built it, am on the finishing details trying to get it flyable for a launch tomorrow, and i've run into a problem. The nose cone is slightly bent. I'm not sure if it's significant, but here are a few pics. Think it's safe to fly, or should I fly it with a different (Madcow cricket) NC tomorrow and ask for a new NC?
Here are some flight pics from saturday. I flew it one on a G78-4G and once on a G77-4R. These are the G78G flight.
It flew and deployed perfectly both times, no damage except for a few dents on the tail BT from landing on concrete.
I'm launching at LUNAR, Moffet field, CA. Afterburners, I might upgrade from a 42" chute to maybe a 50".
I actually think the G-Force flies better on small H motors then on G motors. You get more altitude and the deployment charges on the H motors are usually larger then those that come with G motors. I've seen more deployment issues on the G-Force because of relatively weak deployment charges on G motors. I tend to discourage people from using MPR designed kits for L1 cert flights, but the G-Force is the exception.
Good Luck and hope you have an long and fun time with your G-Force.
I'm using SU motors for now but I check the coupler and sand before each flight if needed. 2 flights and no issues, although it's not the easiest rocket to prep for flight.
Yeah, I'm actually considering getting a LOC warlock/doorknob for L1 (or after L1). I'd like to try a 7.5" rocket that can still motor deploy, and fly on L1 motors. Do 38mm motors typically have ejection charges safe for a 7.5" rocket?
You could use the same amount of BP as comes with the motor and place the charge at the forward end of the MMT. Just be sure to seal up with MMT with something to simulate the presence of the motor.Is there a way to ground test a motor eject rocket like the warlock when I will be using DMS motors?
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