Off Grid Gecko
Well-Known Member
You guys seem to be making quite a bit of fuss when we don't even know what product he's looking at manufacturing.
There are rocket clubs outside of NAR and Tripoli don't you know?
There's actually a test stand (I believe) in southern cali where you can test you liquid fuel designs if you are a corp making your own sounding rockets.
Not sure, but I don't think Elon has an L2.
Fred, if you haven't already deserted the forum, Call CTI in Canada and tell them what you are up to. If you want to set up a test stand there are also some extra regs you need to look at, contact the local Fire Dept and get that figured out. Depending on the test site there may be specific requirements, but in any case, the local FD likes to know if you're burning anything, and giving them your location and a time will prevent "false alarms" from passersby calling in a "fire" at your location. You can also be in direct contact with them when things are going down. Don't think you'll need a truck on site for a H or I static fire but I dunno your local department. They might just want an excuse to come out and watch.
CTI makes custom motors as well, so they might be able to help you know what other regs you may need to look out for and ensure compliance. Or like someone said, check out the cesaroni website and see if the data they have is already good enough for what you need.
I will admit it seems a bit odd to do static fire tests for Class2 motors, specially at the bottom of that power band, but heck I've done static fires on C engines for untested airframes. Sometimes it's just fun to do in its own right. Just make sure you take any precautions necessary, let the right people know what you are doing, and make sure you do all of your homework and follow all of the local laws and regs. An H motor far exceeds your typical firework and the local Fire Dept would be my first stop, even before you try to get a motor.
You can get your L1 also and then order them direct, but even in that case everything I've said above still applies to a static fire test. You need to have proper containment and safety baricades in place. A 2lb slug coming at you at 80lbs of thrust or more is not something to take lightly.
There are rocket clubs outside of NAR and Tripoli don't you know?
There's actually a test stand (I believe) in southern cali where you can test you liquid fuel designs if you are a corp making your own sounding rockets.
Not sure, but I don't think Elon has an L2.
Fred, if you haven't already deserted the forum, Call CTI in Canada and tell them what you are up to. If you want to set up a test stand there are also some extra regs you need to look at, contact the local Fire Dept and get that figured out. Depending on the test site there may be specific requirements, but in any case, the local FD likes to know if you're burning anything, and giving them your location and a time will prevent "false alarms" from passersby calling in a "fire" at your location. You can also be in direct contact with them when things are going down. Don't think you'll need a truck on site for a H or I static fire but I dunno your local department. They might just want an excuse to come out and watch.
CTI makes custom motors as well, so they might be able to help you know what other regs you may need to look out for and ensure compliance. Or like someone said, check out the cesaroni website and see if the data they have is already good enough for what you need.
I will admit it seems a bit odd to do static fire tests for Class2 motors, specially at the bottom of that power band, but heck I've done static fires on C engines for untested airframes. Sometimes it's just fun to do in its own right. Just make sure you take any precautions necessary, let the right people know what you are doing, and make sure you do all of your homework and follow all of the local laws and regs. An H motor far exceeds your typical firework and the local Fire Dept would be my first stop, even before you try to get a motor.
You can get your L1 also and then order them direct, but even in that case everything I've said above still applies to a static fire test. You need to have proper containment and safety baricades in place. A 2lb slug coming at you at 80lbs of thrust or more is not something to take lightly.