I was the lucky recipient of a gifted Aerotech G80-7 motor at a launch yesterday - the guy didn't need it anymore, and as I think it will work on a scratchbuild I am getting ready to build... nice score.
I notice that it appears to be rather old, with the old copperhead igniter, and no thrust ring.
I am wondering:
How old is this likely to be? There is no lot# or date on the motor, but the packaging says copyrighted 1989.
Should I bother trying to figure out how to use the single lead igniter, and if so, how do you use it? If not, what is the best choice? I've got some Aerotech First Fire Jr igniters, which appear to be suitable.
Any issues or gotchas I should be aware of with this motor? I figured that I'd have to add a tape thrust ring, which is no problem as I already do that with my Estes black powder E16s.
Picture of the motor in question:
I notice that it appears to be rather old, with the old copperhead igniter, and no thrust ring.
I am wondering:
How old is this likely to be? There is no lot# or date on the motor, but the packaging says copyrighted 1989.
Should I bother trying to figure out how to use the single lead igniter, and if so, how do you use it? If not, what is the best choice? I've got some Aerotech First Fire Jr igniters, which appear to be suitable.
Any issues or gotchas I should be aware of with this motor? I figured that I'd have to add a tape thrust ring, which is no problem as I already do that with my Estes black powder E16s.
Picture of the motor in question: