I Waters Rocket Club

[My Gypsy]

My L1 cert flight was a success. Everything was flawless. Other than the high humidity today, the weather was perfect. This was my first time at an organized launch and my flight was the first HPR launch I ever witnessed in person. I have seen a lot of videos, but they don't compare to seeing them live. It was especially cool that it was mine. The cert team thought I was nuts for going with the I285R. But the big motor in a heavy bird made for a very good show. BTW - the redline motors rock! I am waiting on pics and I heard that someone has video. I will post them as soon as I can.

Dennis

 

[Andy Greene]

CONGRATS Dennis - thats awesome

 

[My Gypsy]

Here are a few photos of my L1 cert flight this weekend....

 

[Chilli]

Congrats Dennis!! Now go get a J motor for her.

 

[Andy Greene]

good stuff right there

 

[BruceHartmann]

I'm a returning n00b to boats. Been out of it for about 10 years. I've been hanging around the TTRA club in Plant City for about 2 years. Got my Level 1 cert about 6 months ago with a Mad Cow Patriot. I've got a 4" Frenzy kit that I was going to do my L2 on, but decided to retrofit the Patriot with an altimeter bay, get the dual deploy down to a science then just go for the L2 with it...assuming it's not a smokin' hole in the ground.....

Bruce

 

[Grimracer]

Welcome Bruce.. welcome..

We LOVE to play toy rockets and boats!

Grim

 

[Andy Greene]

Welcome Bruce.. welcome..

We LOVE to play toy rockets and boats!

Grim

Im pretty sure his wife blames me for his boating return Grim

I moved back in across the street from Bruce again last month-

He came out in the pouring rain at our last one day and now has a new boat otw

So now I have a boating and rocket buddy right next door.....

Windex - if you catch this , you will remember Bruce, he flies as well .

Andy

 

[BruceHartmann]

She doesn't care Andy. I had the toys years before she came along...it was part of the deal...it's working out pretty good for you though !! Let's see...hardwood, velcro...a fuel pump..good thing I keep a good inventory..

 

[BruceHartmann]

Here's some pics so I can gratuitously increase my post count.....

 

[Andy Greene]

She doesn't care Andy. I had the toys years before she came along...it was part of the deal...it's working out pretty good for you though !! Let's see...hardwood, velcro...a fuel pump..good thing I keep a good inventory..

Its appreciated- I have it all , just not here yet ....

 

[Andy Greene]

Okay , BTT

Hmmmm, what to build ???

Found a good deal on some parts today B 60 size stuff. Now the question becomes 3 rockets of different fin and nosecone configurations / 1 longer and one short or the obvious 1 really long one. Gonna stick to 24mm D-E Power / thru wall fin construction and most of the other MP tricks I have learned just to make em strong. My thoughts on fin designs are simple- nothing trailing the boat and possibly 1 canted forward design- 1 like the Astron Sprint -more rounded and forward. or or or ........

Lets hear it .....

 

[Andy Greene]

How bout it Grim -

 

[Grimracer]

Andy,

I love the shape of all three of those nosecones.. never easy.. Just know that the shorter the rocket the larger the fins OR the more swept back. Also note that 4 fins really does not help..

If it was be I would FORSURE build using the Sprint nosecone.

Grim

 

[Chilli]

Get ready for those Black Friday Sales. The high power Rocket vendors traditionally have some wicked deals. The only down side is sometimes you have to wait a month or two to get your order.

http://www.wildmanrocketry.com

http://www.madcowrocketry.com

http://www.rocketrywarehouse.com

Something I'm looking forward to trying is the Jolly Logic Chute Release. Last I heard it may be available at the end of they year. An electric device you wrap around your chute and it will deploy it at a preset altitude. I think you are going to see allot of low and mid powered birds going allot higher with this device.

https://www.jollylogic.com/chute-release-test-flight-1/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AA4tOfYKNjQ

 

[Andy Greene]

Got a little progress made - Open to input.

 

[My Gypsy]

I missed out on the Wildman sale. Now that the 3" Punisher is nearly completed, I am really itching for a Demon 98.

 

[Andy Greene]

Ran a couple sims on the new build- not shabby for my first design on soft power.

 

[Andy Greene]

Well here is how #1 came out , just lacking a flight now.

 

[Andy Greene]