JoesRocketry
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I decided to build a new rail launch pad using PVC pipe. I currently own a Medium High Power Pad from A Launch Pad
Co., but am tired of carrying around the 65 lb pad for my normal flights. It also takes a while to assemble at each launch and is a real pain (Our club does not provide equipment as we are spread out over Ohio and West Virginia and have no place to store it at the launch site). The original design used came from Johnnierkt.
Here is a link to the thread containing his design:
Johnnierkt's Launch Pad
Attached is a partial, but not complete mechanical drawing of the design. I will post pictures and write a construction article for those who wish to build one/improve on it as well. For now, though, it will have four leg levelers, 4 reinforced legs, and a blast plate which attaches to the bottom of the rail. This particular pad uses
3/4" Schedule 40 PVC. Look for more updates soon!
Co., but am tired of carrying around the 65 lb pad for my normal flights. It also takes a while to assemble at each launch and is a real pain (Our club does not provide equipment as we are spread out over Ohio and West Virginia and have no place to store it at the launch site). The original design used came from Johnnierkt.
Here is a link to the thread containing his design:
Johnnierkt's Launch Pad
Attached is a partial, but not complete mechanical drawing of the design. I will post pictures and write a construction article for those who wish to build one/improve on it as well. For now, though, it will have four leg levelers, 4 reinforced legs, and a blast plate which attaches to the bottom of the rail. This particular pad uses
3/4" Schedule 40 PVC. Look for more updates soon!