MAC 6" FWFG (Wildman Glass) Super BlackFly

[markg]

Every time someone posts in this thread I get closer to ordering one of these. What a great looking rocket! Maybe I should do my L3 with one...

 

[Bat-mite]

Got my L3 with a MAC kit. 4" Radial Flyer to 13,000' and Mach 1.1. You could keep it a bit lower and slower with this kit.

 

[Mustang67]

Every time someone posts in this thread I get closer to ordering one of these. What a great looking rocket! Maybe I should do my L3 with one...

The craftsmen ship is impressive on this kit. You will not be disappointed!

 

[gfunk]

I’m always amazed how fast MAC kits go together! Here are some fin jig ideas and a pic of tonight’s triple dipped internal fillets.

Going to be waiting on 75mm hardware and reloads at this rate.

 

[mpitfield]

Wow George the inside of your rocket is just as clean as the outside.

 

[cwbullet]

Very nice. Very tempting.

 

[Mustang67]

Just started my build last night, I plan on a custom paint job via Airbrush. Something wild while trying to incorporate the Black Fly. Have some pondering to do

 

[gfunk]

Here's my finished 6" Fly. I ended up with a dry weight of 25.6 lbs and right at 1 cal of stability with the motors I have planned. Everything in the kit went together great.

I am hoping for a maiden flight in early April on an AeroTech RMS-75/5120 L1420R.

 

[Mustang67]

That is AWESOME!!!

 

[Speaknoevil]

Yep, looks great!

 

[Onebadhawk]

Man, is that a gorgeous rocket...
No kiddin, that look and shape is just a hit out of the park..
Good for you man..
Good luck on the flight..

Teddy

 

[Bat-mite]

Cool! Make sure you get video!

 

[cwbullet]

I can't wait to see it fly.

 

[gfunk]

Thank you for the kind words, all! Yep, I'm planning on both ground and on board video, and will certainly share! I made a conformal mount for my 808 camera with a 6-32 weldnut inside the air frame.

 

[mike2wander]

George,
As always your work is outstanding. Good luck on your L3. Be sure to get me some video to load on the website,

Mike

 

[mpitfield]

Man that is one purdy Fly! Really looking forward to seeing her lift off the pad with the usual accompaniments of stills video and music. Maybe some Gary Clark Jr. "Numb" building up as she leaves the pad.

 

[mike2wander]

Well the 6" Fly is officially loaded on the website and available as a standard kit. Sorry for the delay. Every time I got a batch done out the door they went. They're on the shelf ready to go. Thank you so much for all the continued support. We couldn't do it without you!!
www.macperformancerocketry.com
[email protected]

Mike

 

[CzTeacherMan]

Well the 6" Fly is officially loaded on the website and available as a standard kit. Sorry for the delay. Every time I got a batch done out the door they went. They're on the shelf ready to go. Thank you so much for all the continued support. We couldn't do it without you!!
www.macperformancerocketry.com
[email protected]

Mike

Gorgeous!!!
... "Sorry, dear... I really don't know why the credit card balance jumped so much. ... What's that? There's a large box being delivered? Oh that's mine... It's, ER, ... Um... Nothing, hunny."
LoL

 

[jbr]

how is this setup for dual deploy? pictures?

 

[mike2wander]

how is this setup for dual deploy? pictures?

It is set up for HED (head end deploy) The main parachute is in the nosecone.

 

[jbr]

Hmm, had never heard of that term, had to look it up
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9sgr56v8ccoqxsp/WM Head-End Deploy Build Instructions.pdf?dl=0

 

[CzTeacherMan]

Hmm, had never heard of that term, had to look it up
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9sgr56v8ccoqxsp/WM Head-End Deploy Build Instructions.pdf?dl=0

... the guy who wrote those directions is really a very awesome, wicked smart dude. And sexy as hell.
LoL!

HED has been a "second standard" since Wildman released the Punisher. It had been done before, but since that release, manufacturers have been doing a lot more HED kits. I love it, just a handful fewer parts, and easier to prep, in my opinion.

 

[jbr]

what motor retainer is recommended since it does not come with one?
is the AL thrust plate bolt pattern setup for
https://www.apogeerockets.com/Build...w-On_Retainers/75mm_AeroPack_Retainer_Flanged

what is the all thread bolt pattern in the altimer bay?
Mounting: (2x) 1/4-20 all-thread with 3" between rods.?

 

[mike2wander]

what motor retainer is recommended since it does not come with one?
is the AL thrust plate bolt pattern setup for
https://www.apogeerockets.com/Build...w-On_Retainers/75mm_AeroPack_Retainer_Flanged

what is the all thread bolt pattern in the altimer bay?
Mounting: (2x) 1/4-20 all-thread with 3" between rods.?

Both the included and the optional thrust plates are premarked or drilled for an RA75 flanged retainer. And yes on the Avbay rods. PM sent.

 

[jbr]

you might put links to those optional items
it is not clear that you also sell them

 

[jbr]

is there a rocsim file?

 

[mike2wander]

is there a rocsim file?

No rocsim but there is an Ork. file. Files for all our kits can be seen and downloaded from the "Links" page of our website.
www.macperformancerocketry.com

 

[jbr]

You bet, hopefully a maiden flight in April-May once NCR is flying again at the Pawnee NG north site. I've cleared my build pile in anticipation. Mine has been in the design phase for over a month with construction now proceeding in earnest. L1150R, M1297W, and 75/5120 hardware have all been on order for a couple months now...


Mr. Pitfield-

Not sure about a full on build thread, curating one properly is a project in and of itself and spare time seems to be in short supply lately. Maybe I'll share my L3 documentation by request?

TBD on the nose tip, with HED and the extended length booster it might not need any extra nose weight!

One more yuuuuge picture... Here's just the NC next to my 4" Fly, which last flew on an L1000W and is prepped for a K1103X flight next month.

yes, please share the L3 docs

 

[jbr]

what recommendations on BP charges?
I see it normally uses a 10 foot main chute and 40" drogue

mine ships today

 

[mperegrinefalcon]

My wallet and bank account are groaning....