Wrangorocket
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A few basic questions.
What do I need to understand if/when I decide to use a motor with a higher impulse? Think Estes Ricochet, I noticed a C-6 fits nicely! I know to use streamer recovery instead of a 'chute for the extra altitude. Do things like nose weight and the "swing test" come into play?
BTW, what is the swing test. I'm no rocket surgeon!
On my Taser Two, what is going to hold the 1st stage onto the 2nd? Looks like friction is all there is. No feather weight recovery for the first stage? I'm assuming the spent motor will still be in the 1st stage? I understand it will be much lighter but would rather the motor just fell out for the sake of the fins.
Would someone show me their home built launch system? I need some ideas for materials. It has to look good, my Grandson has got to get a kick out of it when he launches. I remember the feeling of "seriousness" when I launched with my Dad when I was about his age. The system my Dad built had a key, arming switch, armed light and a launch button. Very cool! I asked him the other day if he still had it and he gave it to my little Brother years ago. Funny, I don't remember him even getting into the rocketry thing!
Oops! Just looked at the glossary of terms! Geez, nooby!
What do I need to understand if/when I decide to use a motor with a higher impulse? Think Estes Ricochet, I noticed a C-6 fits nicely! I know to use streamer recovery instead of a 'chute for the extra altitude. Do things like nose weight and the "swing test" come into play?
BTW, what is the swing test. I'm no rocket surgeon!
On my Taser Two, what is going to hold the 1st stage onto the 2nd? Looks like friction is all there is. No feather weight recovery for the first stage? I'm assuming the spent motor will still be in the 1st stage? I understand it will be much lighter but would rather the motor just fell out for the sake of the fins.
Would someone show me their home built launch system? I need some ideas for materials. It has to look good, my Grandson has got to get a kick out of it when he launches. I remember the feeling of "seriousness" when I launched with my Dad when I was about his age. The system my Dad built had a key, arming switch, armed light and a launch button. Very cool! I asked him the other day if he still had it and he gave it to my little Brother years ago. Funny, I don't remember him even getting into the rocketry thing!
Oops! Just looked at the glossary of terms! Geez, nooby!
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