I just tried the new Quest C12-6 to maiden my new Semroc Arcas and it was amazing! It went a bit higher than I expected, and a TON of black smoke for a motor that size. If I had used the D 16-6, which is also an 18mm motor, im sure I would have lost my rocket!!
It’s not quite that dramatic as the Q-Jet Ds are “baby Ds” at just under 13 N-s. So they are a step up from a C, but nothing like the almost full Ds of the Aerotech D10/D13/D21/D24 SU/RMS motors.
But it is very interesting to watch that progressive thrust curve in action.
Bill, I used the Arcas as my level 1. Didn't know I was going to try for Level 1 but apparently Carl had it all planned and I built it on the field during a NARAM. I lost track of it but luckily there were several gentlemen that kept track of it and returned it, undamaged.I just tried the new Quest C12-6 to maiden my new Semroc Arcas and it was amazing! It went a bit higher than I expected, and a TON of black smoke for a motor that size. If I had used the D 16-6, which is also an 18mm motor, im sure I would have lost my rocket!!
Yes, and I still have a couple!not to hi-jack the thread, but does anyone here remember the old Aerotech E25? It was a baby E motor that was in the same case as the D21. They made them till 1999 or so. They were fun and talk about a lot of thrust for a small rocket.
I’m glad you got it back Sheryl!Bill, I used the Arcas as my level 1. Didn't know I was going to try for Level 1 but apparently Carl had it all planned and I built it on the field during a NARAM. I lost track of it but luckily there were several gentlemen that kept track of it and returned it, undamaged.
I’m glad you got it back Sheryl!
I hope all is good with you, and you’re still the best!!
Does anyone know of any motors you could use instead of a c6-5 in a regular rocket for better performance? Composites perhaps?
As a quick short list, try the new Quest motors A thru D, or AeroTech D10, D13 motors.
They have to be submitted for approval by ERD Canada. The manufacturers have to pay for that approval process...so when they decide to we'll get them.Do you know of a good way to get these in Canada? Apogee doesn’t ship to Canada.
I've fired off a lot of Mosquito type rockets on a C6. These are motor tubes with fins and a nose cone. Tumble recovery.For many low power rockets, C means "C-ya later"
Now with the Q-jets we can add D for "Don't think I shoulda done that...."
Dang, bummer! I'm glad you and the dogs are OK.Had a basement fire and all was destroyed before Thanksgiving...
Many times AeroTech would produce 'unusual' 18mm and 24mm diameter over the past thirty years.F55-11. I miss those. I really would love to see more single use 18mm and 24 mm motors by AT and Quest.
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