I would like to see some photos of varios lawn darts. Let us see your core samples and lawn darts. I have a few and will post some tonight.
Guess it depends on how ya see it. I look at it as a stark reminder of the horrors of making said mistakes. And Im sure there has been lawn darts due to equipment failers rather than owner operator mistakes.Same goes for CATOsWhy should we promote Failures. Dawn darts and Core samples are nothing more then mistakes made by those flying the rocket.
these are things to be avoided not promoted or even laughed at. They are a safety issue that should not be taken lightly. Stripped chutes, failing to install the ejection charge, change the battery or whatever the mode...they shouldn't be condoned. CATO's are bad enough.
Another core sample. This rocket s one of our more seasoned members. He has lots of experience. The chute failed to fully inflate.
Why should we promote Failures. Dawn darts and Core samples are nothing more then mistakes made by those flying the rocket.
these are things to be avoided not promoted or even laughed at. They are a safety issue that should not be taken lightly. Stripped chutes, failing to install the ejection charge, change the battery or whatever the mode...they shouldn't be condoned. CATO's are bad enough.
While I agree with you that these incidents are safety issues and should not be taken lightly, I disagree with your presumption that they are "nothing more then mistakes made by those flying the rocket."
Sure, we make mistakes, but sometimes things go wrong that are not the fault of the flyer.
Upscaler nailed it, accidents happen and we shouldn't pretend they don't happen. We can learn from the experience of others as not to repeat the same failings.
Saying that, I would like to see the posters include the circumstances of the events, causes and any advice that can be offered.
The Thread author made no mention of purpose for this gallery. As such it could easily be views as just another fun thing to try. That's the Problem with the premise, and the Forrest gump quote would fit quite well.
I saw this thread and now I want to go make a mistake. I can't seem to control myself.... must...... cato....... need......lawndart......can't ....stop....:y:
That was my Arcas. The core sample was caused by a failure in a glue joint on the forward centering ring. It was a pain in the rear to dig out of the sod. When it failed, it probably had 25 flights on it, mostly on K550s. She is all pretty again now. The only real damage was paint, decals and my pride.
"self-penalizing." The sharing of photos is not going to lead to more ballistic return incidents.
This isn't a victory stand; it's a confessional. And we all know what confession is good for.
For your penance you must recite six Hail Marys during each of your next two bonus delays. Your sins are forgiven. Go forth, my son, and sin no more.Bless me father for I have sinned. I confess for having less out a parachute and ejection charge and for forgetting to hook up a shock cord. I hope to have the memory and though to not have it happen again.
....One of our club members has a 1/2 hour long montage of NASA "They Blew UP real Good" mishaps, failed test launches and "training aid films" that turn my stomach every time it's shown.
Why would you think anyone, anywhere, at anytime would be conserned about you blowing the contents of your stomach?
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