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Phatpat

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Have been reading the forms for a while so I joined. I have been out of rockets for 10 years or so. I am getting my kids in them. I picked up a lot from a local guy getting out of the hobby here is a pic . It had a nib Saturn v 30 anniversary rocket . I opened to look at it probly not the best idea lol but I could not help me self.i also bought a mirage for 75 buck. Never flown or even heard of a f or a g rocket motor. The biggest I have ever flown is a 2 stage d.
Well thanks for the add have a great day.
 

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If you are getting into mid-power (MPR - F & G) make sure you read up on MPR requirements. The main thing I learned (the hard way) is you will likely need longer launch rods to ensure adequate exit velocity off of the rod. I had a number of semi-ballistic launches do to weather cocking before I figured it out.
 
I forgot to put the best part it was all 150. The Saturn v and the sa 14 archer mid power rocket were worth more then the 150 I paid for all of it
 
Welcome to the forum, and the hobby. That is a nice collection to start your hobby with and a killer deal for the price it sounds like. Just keep your wallet open now! ;)
 
welcome to the forum. some of the kits are nice/hard to find. with the old built ones, check build quality/for damage and replace the shock cord/chutes if needed. keep asking around on the forum if you have questions.
 
Welcome Phatpat ! I think you win "Deal of the Day" honors with that awesome score. I'll 2nd Mike Haberer's tip about the upgraded launch gear for mid-power. You'll want a bigger recovery area as well.

A 5 foot length of 1/4 inch launch rod is a good start, 6 feet is better. A recovery area at least 1000 feet along the prevailing wind axis is recommended as well.
 
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