Looking to try for my level 3 in the near future but the cost of buying a case and reload is a bit steep.
I am looking to cut the cost (not in construction or recovery) as I am on a limited budget.
My question is, is the SU motor legal for a level 3 attempt or do I have to buy the case and...
Looking to build a minimum diameter 38 rocket and was wondering what you would use to keep the motor casing from coming out at ejection.
I was thinking, maybe use tape or trying Aeropacs mini dia mortor retainer.
Problem I have with the aeropack is you are stuck with it as it limits using...
Any one where I can get a can of glossy fluorescent green spray?
It seems every where I have looked its either flat or transparent.
I have tried Home Depot, Lowes and a few auto parts places with no luck.
I am building an WM Shapeshifter Jr 2 stage and need to know what size shooter wire to get to run down the conduit for the sustainer.
I beleive this was covered in CJs build thread, but can't seam to find it any where.
I am starting a 2 stage rocket and was going through the different threads on how to do it.
My question is that they say to use shooter wire to connect the electronics to the sustainer motor.
So what is shooter wire and where can I get some.
I have a 3 inch rocket with an Aeropack 54/3 inch tail cone and would like to use an Aeropack 54/38 adapter. What I need to know is will there be a difference between a 54 case and the adapter. Like will there be a gap between the retainer and the body tube.
Anyone using this combination...
I have an Super DX3 that I am using for my level 2 attemp.
I want to add shear pins for the main chute section.
How many would I need and do I need to reinforce the cardboard tube with any thing?
Would hate to have the main deploy too early.
I recently purchaced a boostglider kit that has sticky backed mylar to use as a heat sheild.
What I would like to know if there is a way to buy this in rolls? (3 to 6 foot lengths x 2 inch)
I was going for my Level 2 cert with a Super DX3 and an Enticore AIM USB altimeter.
It was flying on an AT J350. When the motor burned out, about 2 seconds later the apogee charge went off
causing the booster section to shred the top 12 inches. :(
The mach delay was set at 2. Do I need to...