now THAT'S comedy

[TWRackers]

Just got back from the launch site with the Aerotech 75/5120 case I'm going to use for my upcoming Level 3 flight. Big honking case, longer than my forearm and almost as thick. Inside there's a plastic pouch with a green piece of paper from Aerotech...




"How To Use Copperhead Igniters"

 

[stickershock23]

Just got back from the launch site with the Aerotech 75/5120 case I'm going to use for my upcoming Level 3 flight. Big honking case, longer than my forearm and almost as thick. Inside there's a plastic pouch with a green piece of paper from Aerotech...




"How To Use Copperhead Igniters"

read the other side, its your warranty. and years ago, those motors did come with copper heads, and a piece of thermalite.

 

[TWRackers]

Ohhhhhh...

I hadn't opened the plastic pouch, and the flip side was up against the yellow postcard also in the pouch.

I'm trying to visualize a copperhead big enough for an M motor. Other than the venomous variety.

 

[stickershock23]

Ohhhhhh...

I hadn't opened the plastic pouch, and the flip side was up against the yellow postcard also in the pouch.

I'm trying to visualize a copperhead big enough for an M motor. Other than the venomous variety.

they were about 1/8 to 3/16 wide and like I said the came with thermalite. I'm not sure what the biggest motor they came with, but I i remember them being pretty big.

 

[ben_ullman]

Ohhhhhh...

I hadn't opened the plastic pouch, and the flip side was up against the yellow postcard also in the pouch.

I'm trying to visualize a copperhead big enough for an M motor. Other than the venomous variety.

Its called thermite or pellets. Let me know if you need either to light it. Fly at Red Glare so I can watch!!

Ben

 

[jimzcatz]

No Ben,its THERMALITE. Comes in a 50 foot roll. And I dont remember ANY copperheads in the 75mm cases,but 98 yes.

 

[judo]

I only have about 6" of thermalite left.

 

[stickershock23]

I only have about 6" of thermalite left.

seems theres a joke in there about Size and 6" but after the "Pimp daddy" thread, I'm not touching it

 

[jimzcatz]

I am down to 2 rolls left. I bought 6 rolls last summer,gave 4 away to friends.

 

[stickershock23]

I am down to 2 rolls left. I bought 6 brolls last summer,gave 4 away to friends.

can I be your friend?

 

[ben_ullman]

No Ben,its THERMALITE. Comes in a 50 foot roll. And I dont remember ANY copperheads in the 75mm cases,but 98 yes.

I know the difference I was stating 75 and 98 is where THERMITE and pellets are needed.

Ben

 

[judo]

I bought 6 rolls last summer

I though it became illegal to purchase years ago.

 

[Rocketjunkie]

I though it became illegal to purchase years ago.

No, but you do need a LEUP. Also, I haven't seen any new since the Mexican about 6 years ago.

 

[jimzcatz]

I though it became illegal to purchase years ago.

Nope,not going there.