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  1. Nick@JET

    CJ Punisher 3” build

    Anyone have a link to CJ 3” Punisher build thread - I thought it was sticky- but that is the Darkstar. For some reason I can find.
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    Midwest Blast 2-Day launch 3 Oaks MI

    Any announcement on hire biggest launch of the year? April 21 & 22 as the schedule shows. What is everyone bringing? Sent from my iPhone using Rocketry Forum
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    Mitsubishi H-2A , Anyone build a rocket with pods no fins?

    Thinking of building a 5” rough scale of the Mitsubishi H-2A , Anyone build a rocket with pods no fins? It would have Base drag or maybe a couple clear fins. I’ve worked for Mitsubishi for a long time and after flight I may give to our management for display - but just a thought right now...
  4. Nick@JET

    Any cool rocket things to see by Port Canaveral or Orlando?

    Have a short day trip coming up in that area and we will have 1/2 a day to kill. I’ve check launch schedules and nothing going on during that time . Anyone know of any museums rocket / space related? Being that close to Cape Canaveral I would imagine TRFers would have a suggestion Sent from...
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    Shock cord mount printed bay, Anyone make?

    I am looking for a mounted bay for GPS. Something along the lines of a plastic printed small bay enough for a battery, the smallest screw switch and an RTx, bullet or torpedo shape as to not catch on anything. Two open slots to put over a cord and zip tie slots. This would be a very quick...
  6. Nick@JET

    Switching TV and internet question Sat to Fiber

    I figured this would be as good a place as any - lot of knowledgeable people on here. My question refers to fiber optic, Netflix and cable We currently have Dish bumble TV and internet, living in the boonies this was our only choice. The internet is the worst POC I've ever been on, data...
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    RTx in AV bay question

    Have anyone installed an RTX in the AV bay - there wouldn't be an antenna sticking out in the open, have you had any issue with lock? This is FG
  8. Nick@JET

    Rocket prepped but not flown - how long do you keep prepped?

    So I ground tested and prepped a rocket for flight in April. The tower didn't show up so I scrubbed the flight and put the rocket on the shelf. Then another flight scrubbed - and here we are 4 1/2 months later. Do I make new fresh charges? Is BP hydroscopic? if not I'm going to roll with the...
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    Indiana Rocketry PURDY schedule question

    Indiana Rocketry has been pretty quite on here and FB recently; any upcoming launches or have a PURDY schedule? Thanks
  10. Nick@JET

    Loc H45 Hi-Tech

    Been working on a LOC Precision Hi-tech H45 for maiden flight tomorrow and during Ejection charge testing -Tested with 0.7gr - charge was good. But upon inspection - using two 2X56 pins really dorked up the payload tube, aarggh. Think I'm going to post in David McCann's thread what would change...
  11. Nick@JET

    Best time / Launch to attend at Black Rock?

    As the title says - what are thoughts from the desert rats on the best time / launch to attend Black Rock. This year is Airfest, but future planning for maybe 2018 or 19 - I would like to attend BR 2~3 day launch and always thought that would be BALLS, however in reading Tripoli BALLS...
  12. Nick@JET

    1" flat Kevlar in Detroit / Canada

    Anyone know where I can get 6' of flat Kevlar for my booster Harness from a store? Hobby shop etc? Teddy and WM all at LDRS and I have a short build window otherwise I would have them ship (I have at home but not where I currently am.
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    HED setup and moving AV bay from rocket to rocket - how to do?

    I am building several rockets right now and i have two issues that I need some help with. Hope to purchase AV components this week. I already have an RTX system that I have yet to fly but it is together and tested. 1. a 3" punisher - how to do 2 altimeters and an RTX in an HED system? -...
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    O3400 reliability experience

    Looking for people that have flown the O3400. Thinking of flying one in a 83lb rocket (total loaded weight motor included). After looking on YouTube i noted 3 or 4 catos and also several successful flights. Sims at 840mph - and approx 12K' I'd like to push the rocket - I think it will take...
  15. Nick@JET

    Mailing tubes in Indiana - Midwest Blast

    Heavy wall shipping tubes - had good intentions but don't have the attitude to make Nose cones for them. Free to a good home delivered to Midwest Blast 3 oaks MI? Let me know this week or in the burn pile they go. 5 7/8" x 77" 3.5" x 124" 3.25" x 70" 2 5/16" x 76" I will also be cleaning out...
  16. Nick@JET

    Anyone tried compressed air for ejection?

    Just thinking of what the future of rocketry looks like as far as ejection charges. I realize CO2 is available and certainly 4F is obtainable enough by purchasing 25lbs at a time but as a fairly newcomer to HPR (3yrs) it appears that will not get any easier. So has anyone ever tried this or...
  17. Nick@JET

    Any Oklahoma Rocket clubs?

    Searching for a friend in Ada, anyone know of close clubs?
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    PET2 error code explanation question

    I'm using first time a PET2 for air start. Timer 1 - will air start 2 outboard motors 1.6 seconds after Main Engine cut off. The default settings are actually close to what I need, but I went through the settings menu to adjust my timer 1 from the default setting of 0.2 seconds to 1.6 seconds...
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    6" PML Nose cone

    Up for sale - 6" PML NC fiberglass Gelcoat, with bulkhead and centering ring - new but drilled (4) 4x40 shear pin holes. Was going to use for my L3 rocket - but want to push the envelope so I went with a FWFG VK. $70 shipped. Or pickup from MWP On PML for $104.99 plus shipping without...
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    How to RSO an L3 flight for which you were not the TAP or L3CC

    How about real RSOs that have taking part in checking L3 rockets, what are you looking for, what have you seen as questionable or down right fail. Thanks for the suggestion Worsear, not trying to start a fight or stir up crap here really is items that maybe I haven't thought about it missed on...
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