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It might need a bigger motor than that.That thing is going to rock.
It would look amazing on an L1256 SW
That thing is going to rock.
It would look amazing on an L1256 SW
It might need a bigger motor than that.
The L 1265 SW is worth every penny. Flew one last summer and got one on order now.I love that motor!!
I have not flown that motor but loved the M2500T. https://www.thrustcurve.org/motors/AeroTech/M2500T/
The L2500ST must be a great flier.
I can't find the L1265SW on AT site. Do you mean the L1256WS?
Will you be at the shootout with other rockets?Time for an update. Weight is 15 lbs. without recovery system, ballast, altimeter battery or paint. Checked CG with 4 grain 75 mm motor and I will need to add 2 lbs to nosecone. 3D printing the nosecone would have been awsome. Make it about .100 inch undersize and glass it like a template. Anyway, bad news is I have come to realize I will not be ready for the Texas Shootout this coming weekend!
Good! My son and I will be there. Looking forward to seeing youOh yes, I will be there with the usual culprits!
The FATMAN has an extra long motor mount, and just above the installed motor is where the main chute ejection charge is placed. The wires for this charge go thru a hole in the motor mount tube to the eBay. Above this charge is a piston which separates the main ejection charge from the main chute, which is installed in the motor mount tube last. Tape is put over the top of the motor mount tube to secure the main in place. So, the rocket goes up, the altimeter sets off the first charge at apogee, removing the nosecone, and deploying the drogue. After the separated rocket falls to the desired altitude, the altimeter fires the main charge and the piston pushes the main chute thru the taped end of the motor mount tube. I hope I explained it well.I’ve heard the term “chute cannon”, but I’m not very familiar with the concept, so I’m looking forward to seeing how that is set up.
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