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Oh you really don't want the Dropbear Undercover Monitoring Patrols to get involved. You have to take DUMP seriously.

I'm afraid without an Australian Research Sharing Engagement (ARSE) I cannot share my efforts in Ant Scale Incredibly Neatly-filleted Integrated Nearly-airfoil Effects (codename ASININE). I'm sure you'll understand, it's like ITAR but enforced by the Emu army so it's much scarier.

Ah, now I see where you went wrong aerodynamically and why they are so hard to machine.

Need to consider all the variables. It's not just the rocket weight, it's also the energy of the ejection charge. When you use large motors in short or minimum diameter rockets you may need to adjust the amount of powder used, and the same for large rockets with pistons. Ground test so you can...

You can use a longer delay (if available) or plugged versions on one or two of the motors to reduce the amount of ejection force.

I've found the duplicolour stuff to be pretty good if you're in a hurry, especially if you can keep it warm. I've painted a QT rocket with 2 colours and clear coat in 3 days in cool weather. Metalstorm H load toasted the bottom of the rocket nicely and it has rail rash on one side, but still...

I would arm the altimeter before fitting igniter, in case of the worst and an electrical fault sends the rocket skyward unexpectedly at least the recovery system is functional. Apart from that looks like you're well prepared! Nice size rocket to try the 5 and 6 grain motors out in.

You clearly have no first hand idea of what machining capabilities exist out there in the real world. If you had a clue about machining you'd have picked up that the person you insulted actually had a fair bit of real world experience and exposure to actual workshops. Maybe try to actually make...

I'm curious if that mean you believe you owe a payment to all the people whose advise you have taken or work you have already read and taken information from to get to the point you are now? I think you're kind of missing the point of a forum, if you wish to take it to a professional level and...

Can't find a kit? The Estes V2 is perfect for a G65! I'd recommend rail buttons to make sure it's pointing straight up as it leaves though.

The goal of *every* flight is a successful recovery. Op: Don't get too hung up on the Cert part. Fly the rocket you want to, if it's the first time doing something then sim, test and ask a second opinion wherever possible. If you want to try dual deploy out then give it a go. My first DD...

Nice size. I'd start with using open rocket or rocksim to do a complete sim of your design, noting that it will certainly come in slightly heavier than just the material mass due to epoxy, recovery harness and fittings etc. This will give you a weight to work out parachute and motor sizes that...

That's a lot of parts, good luck with the build! Non stick baking paper between parts and jigs can stop things getting glued where they shouldn't. 24mm CTI 1G cases fit perfectly in Estes 24mm mounts, I use them for easy flights in a mega mozzie. The 24 aft retainer has a notch in it to suit...