Question : Since the F10 is an Apogee motor and Tim Van Milligan, owner of Apogee, is actively plugging single-use motors on YouTube, can plugging be considered as an "approved procedure" by the Manufacturer ?
Motors. I will use only certified, commercially-made model rocket motors, and will not tamper with these motors or use them for any purposes except those recommended by the manufacturer.
Technically, Tim is not the manufacturer. It is my understanding that Aerotech makes the Medalist motors for Apogee. As I recall there was another thread like this one within the past several months. I got the impression from that thread (and actually this thread, too) that a flyer could jeopardize the insurance of a club launch by using a plugged SU composite motor. I am somewhat puzzled by Tim's video. It seems like he is telling a flyer how to do this, but he is not really advocating someone to do it.