Hello, I am a BAR getting myself (and my daughter) into HPR. This is also my first time ever being in a forum or chat so please bear me. After digging into the NAR site, this site, reading the rocket reviews glossary A to Z, and reviewing (and linking as favorites) at least 20 different rocket and motor sites and I think I'm starting to get some ideas of what to ask.
First, the NAR related questions:
1) I understand that my 9 year old daughter can't buy HPR motors but she wants to build and fly "the big ones" with me. NAR has Jr. membership but I couldn't find info saying she would be allowed to the flightline to launch and/or retrieve. Would she be? (She is doing a great job on her 3rd rocket, infact better than me at 9-more patience, especially sanding and painting) My 6 yr old is on her first and coming along well.
2) Interested in keeping launch costs down, read here that hybrids are cheaper than single use or reloads. True or False? If true, how would I certify with something I can't buy or should I plan to certify on single use?
3) Should I plan to get a proper launch pad right away or can I use a launch pad once I get into a NAR chapter? I have not joined the NAR yet due to moving shortly and want to get settled in first and have new address & ID.
OK, my rocket questions:
1) I dig big rockets and it looks like PML and Giant Leap are at the top. I was interested in the Giant Leap kits when they mentioned lvl 1 & 2 capable. The 54 looks pretty cool. For PML, I would think the Endeavour or Black Brant X would be lvl 1 & 2 capable as well...correct? I hope the BBX isn't too big for the 640 N-sec lvl 1 flight. ( I think it might be ) I'm still teaching myself the math relating to the larger motors and could really use help here.
2) Can the rockets mentioned above use any motors? Meaning hybrid, reload, or single use and also any proprietary issues?
I look forward to your responses and will use your advice to get me (and my little ones) off to a good start in HPR. Thank You, Betzbug
First, the NAR related questions:
1) I understand that my 9 year old daughter can't buy HPR motors but she wants to build and fly "the big ones" with me. NAR has Jr. membership but I couldn't find info saying she would be allowed to the flightline to launch and/or retrieve. Would she be? (She is doing a great job on her 3rd rocket, infact better than me at 9-more patience, especially sanding and painting) My 6 yr old is on her first and coming along well.
2) Interested in keeping launch costs down, read here that hybrids are cheaper than single use or reloads. True or False? If true, how would I certify with something I can't buy or should I plan to certify on single use?
3) Should I plan to get a proper launch pad right away or can I use a launch pad once I get into a NAR chapter? I have not joined the NAR yet due to moving shortly and want to get settled in first and have new address & ID.
OK, my rocket questions:
1) I dig big rockets and it looks like PML and Giant Leap are at the top. I was interested in the Giant Leap kits when they mentioned lvl 1 & 2 capable. The 54 looks pretty cool. For PML, I would think the Endeavour or Black Brant X would be lvl 1 & 2 capable as well...correct? I hope the BBX isn't too big for the 640 N-sec lvl 1 flight. ( I think it might be ) I'm still teaching myself the math relating to the larger motors and could really use help here.
2) Can the rockets mentioned above use any motors? Meaning hybrid, reload, or single use and also any proprietary issues?
I look forward to your responses and will use your advice to get me (and my little ones) off to a good start in HPR. Thank You, Betzbug