patelldp
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I know it's early and a lot of people are trying to get their heads around where they will be in a year. My wife and I are expecting our first child in February, so I am sort of flying by the seat of my pants with regards to involvement in rocketry, but I do intend to be at this launch!
So, once we figure out where we're staying, how we're traveling, and other fun items, we need to figure out what we're going to be flying! So, let's hear about your plans as you hatch them!
My main focus is going to be a 54mm minimum diameter rocket flying an improved 2550 motor. The rocket will be thin wall FWFG tubing from Rocketry Warehouse and be as minimal as possible. My goal is to finally crack 20,000' and Mach 2 with a 54mm rocket while keeping it all under the waiver.
I have acquired a pressure transducer and a Dataq to begin down the road of collecting data from my motor static tests. I will be characterizing a propellant or two with the intent of making a killer motor for this rocket. The motor itself will be optimized as well, most likely capitalizing on a Loki research phenolic nozzle to maximize propellant loading and reduce weight.
The desired electronics for this rocket is the Telemetrum, which will require me to study for and achieve my Ham technician's license. I feel this unit gives me the best set of features for the limited amount of space I will have in the rocket's nosecone.
So, in closing, this is what I need to accomplish:
1. Receive airframe parts (currently on order, awaiting shipment)
2. Finalize fin design
3. Characterize propellant formulation
4. Pass Ham exam
5. Acquire Telemetrum
6. Build and fly!
All in under a year, challenge accepted!
So, once we figure out where we're staying, how we're traveling, and other fun items, we need to figure out what we're going to be flying! So, let's hear about your plans as you hatch them!
My main focus is going to be a 54mm minimum diameter rocket flying an improved 2550 motor. The rocket will be thin wall FWFG tubing from Rocketry Warehouse and be as minimal as possible. My goal is to finally crack 20,000' and Mach 2 with a 54mm rocket while keeping it all under the waiver.
I have acquired a pressure transducer and a Dataq to begin down the road of collecting data from my motor static tests. I will be characterizing a propellant or two with the intent of making a killer motor for this rocket. The motor itself will be optimized as well, most likely capitalizing on a Loki research phenolic nozzle to maximize propellant loading and reduce weight.
The desired electronics for this rocket is the Telemetrum, which will require me to study for and achieve my Ham technician's license. I feel this unit gives me the best set of features for the limited amount of space I will have in the rocket's nosecone.
So, in closing, this is what I need to accomplish:
1. Receive airframe parts (currently on order, awaiting shipment)
2. Finalize fin design
3. Characterize propellant formulation
4. Pass Ham exam
5. Acquire Telemetrum
6. Build and fly!
All in under a year, challenge accepted!