joshismycaptain
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Hello Everyone!
I was on this forum long ago when I lived in Arizona. I was a member of the SSS and launched several times in Rainbow Valley. I have since moved back to Minnesota (my home state). After a few years of rocketryless living, I've decided I miss it and want to get back in. I retained my LOC Forte, Weasel, Leviathan, 29mm Executioner and a few other 29mm models which have been hanging in my garage. I'm hoping to join Tripoli MN, especially since they launch in North Branch and I live in Chisago. I also just bought a cabin on Mille Lacs Lake and am hoping to launch up there in the Winter on the lake!!!
Glad to be back to rocketry!
Ok, I'll get to the point now : I just bought a bunch of low powered parts for my kids to tinker with, along with an Estes Argent kit. I also bought a 38mm motor mount. I've always wanted to build a "large" mid powered rocket. I bought some 8" concrete form tubes and some lightweight plywood. Can you see where I'm going with this? Is it reasonable to assume I could launch an 8" form tube with a mid-powered motor? I realize there are NUMEROUS variables. I'm moreso asking, can it be done? Has it been done? Is it difficult? I'm trying to calculate my level of ignorance before I start building...
Now,,,, I'm planning to make it 38mm so that I can use high power at some point, although I don't have my L1 cert yet. Hoping to do it next summer with my Forte. I'm probably going to build this thing whether I ever fly it or not.
I'm sure there is exactly one million opinions on this post,,, and I'm not looking for negative Nellies. I'm looking for someone who can reply with useful information that lacks sarcasm. Well, maybe a little is OK...
How do I fly an 8" concrete form tube on Mid-Power??????
Josh
I was on this forum long ago when I lived in Arizona. I was a member of the SSS and launched several times in Rainbow Valley. I have since moved back to Minnesota (my home state). After a few years of rocketryless living, I've decided I miss it and want to get back in. I retained my LOC Forte, Weasel, Leviathan, 29mm Executioner and a few other 29mm models which have been hanging in my garage. I'm hoping to join Tripoli MN, especially since they launch in North Branch and I live in Chisago. I also just bought a cabin on Mille Lacs Lake and am hoping to launch up there in the Winter on the lake!!!
Glad to be back to rocketry!
Ok, I'll get to the point now : I just bought a bunch of low powered parts for my kids to tinker with, along with an Estes Argent kit. I also bought a 38mm motor mount. I've always wanted to build a "large" mid powered rocket. I bought some 8" concrete form tubes and some lightweight plywood. Can you see where I'm going with this? Is it reasonable to assume I could launch an 8" form tube with a mid-powered motor? I realize there are NUMEROUS variables. I'm moreso asking, can it be done? Has it been done? Is it difficult? I'm trying to calculate my level of ignorance before I start building...
Now,,,, I'm planning to make it 38mm so that I can use high power at some point, although I don't have my L1 cert yet. Hoping to do it next summer with my Forte. I'm probably going to build this thing whether I ever fly it or not.
I'm sure there is exactly one million opinions on this post,,, and I'm not looking for negative Nellies. I'm looking for someone who can reply with useful information that lacks sarcasm. Well, maybe a little is OK...
How do I fly an 8" concrete form tube on Mid-Power??????
Josh