ckjohnson
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Okay, let me start this off by saying I have searched and searched for information on this, but keep getting way more information than is practical. Also, throughout all of my searching, I understand that there is a contingency of members who do not believe in glassing and are actually against it. I don't want to start a debate on whether the rocket gods will frown upon me for using fiberglass on my rocket. I'm not asking how to do it, I have found plenty of resources on that. HERE, is my question:
I am considering doing my L3 launch next year, and am deciding on which rocket to go with. I have looked at a number of fiberglass rockets. I did my L1 & L2 with my Loc Norad Pro-Maxx, so naturally I am happy with Loc and looking at them again. The Hyperloc 1600 is listed for handling an M motor, and is set up for dual deploy. The question is do I have to fiberglass it? I understand that glassing increases the strength of the rocket, but at what point do I need to increase it? Just completely looking at the cost of flying at level 3, I don't foresee myself launching continuously at M or above. One of the reasons I like the Hyperloc 1600 is because it set for an M motor, but I can put an adapter in it and launch it on an I600 or J motors after I complete my L3. I would like to keep it lighter (without the fiberglass) so that I can launch it on less expensive (notice I didn't say inexpensive) J motors.
So, again, do I need to fiberglass it for an M1297? Rocksim is showing that it would only pull 19.6 Gs and reach 854 mph (supersonic).
Thanks for any helpful input.
I am considering doing my L3 launch next year, and am deciding on which rocket to go with. I have looked at a number of fiberglass rockets. I did my L1 & L2 with my Loc Norad Pro-Maxx, so naturally I am happy with Loc and looking at them again. The Hyperloc 1600 is listed for handling an M motor, and is set up for dual deploy. The question is do I have to fiberglass it? I understand that glassing increases the strength of the rocket, but at what point do I need to increase it? Just completely looking at the cost of flying at level 3, I don't foresee myself launching continuously at M or above. One of the reasons I like the Hyperloc 1600 is because it set for an M motor, but I can put an adapter in it and launch it on an I600 or J motors after I complete my L3. I would like to keep it lighter (without the fiberglass) so that I can launch it on less expensive (notice I didn't say inexpensive) J motors.
So, again, do I need to fiberglass it for an M1297? Rocksim is showing that it would only pull 19.6 Gs and reach 854 mph (supersonic).
Thanks for any helpful input.