I decided to start a new thread, coming on the heels of Help Me Decide What to Do.
I am on a quest to launch my first O motor. I don't have a rocket (yet) that can handle that, but one is on its way.
The rocket will be a Performance Hobbies Performer 200. You may already be familiar with Handeman's and Nathan's Performer 150s. This is the 8" version of that kit. Length will exceed 14' when built.
I have attached the OR file. The kit was rapidly cut and assembled by Curtis and shipped yesterday. Scheduled to arrive tomorrow.
I will do my best to document the build in this thread.
The motor will be a 98mm X 72" bolted case, manufactured by DeeRoc29 and Scott S. Scott will formulate the propellant, and he and I will mix the motor together.
In order to accommodate the extreme length of the motor, I had Ken/Curtis cut 28" off of the booster and slot it so that it can serve as a detachable fin can. Thus, the booster and fin can combo will be 88" long. Subtracting the intrusion of the AV bay will leave about 3" for the drogue package. I'll be working on how to manage that.
Target date for launch will be Red Glare 21 in April, 2020; however, if the opportunity comes sooner, I'd prefer to do it in a less crowded environment.
So maybe this thread will drag on for a year! In any case, feel free to comment, question, criticize, etc.
See you soon!
I am on a quest to launch my first O motor. I don't have a rocket (yet) that can handle that, but one is on its way.
The rocket will be a Performance Hobbies Performer 200. You may already be familiar with Handeman's and Nathan's Performer 150s. This is the 8" version of that kit. Length will exceed 14' when built.
I have attached the OR file. The kit was rapidly cut and assembled by Curtis and shipped yesterday. Scheduled to arrive tomorrow.
I will do my best to document the build in this thread.
The motor will be a 98mm X 72" bolted case, manufactured by DeeRoc29 and Scott S. Scott will formulate the propellant, and he and I will mix the motor together.
In order to accommodate the extreme length of the motor, I had Ken/Curtis cut 28" off of the booster and slot it so that it can serve as a detachable fin can. Thus, the booster and fin can combo will be 88" long. Subtracting the intrusion of the AV bay will leave about 3" for the drogue package. I'll be working on how to manage that.
Target date for launch will be Red Glare 21 in April, 2020; however, if the opportunity comes sooner, I'd prefer to do it in a less crowded environment.
So maybe this thread will drag on for a year! In any case, feel free to comment, question, criticize, etc.
See you soon!