July 22, 2007
What I Did For Summer Vacation
I promised you a picture of my latest project.
She makes her maiden flight on August 18th. The white part of the airframe is where I had to stretch it to make room for a new, larger altimeter bay. It'll be painted black to match this week. I also plan to stretch the rocket another fourteen inches in the near future to accommodate the "big honkin' motor" that I originally envisioned flying in her.
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Looks good,ted.Hope I can make it.Yellerjackets.....awaaaaaay!!!!
Posted by: Russ at July 22, 2007 12:06 AM (ix4On)
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Yeah, I want to make it too! About what time are you shooting for Ted?
Posted by: Maelstrom at July 23, 2007 06:50 AM (V0o94)
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Looks good, Ted. Too bad Mrs. Ted (or whoever snapped the pic) couldn't wait two more seconds so we could see the dog lift his leg on it. Not that I *want* the dog to pee on it; it just would have been a funny picture.
Dogs going to the bathroom on labors of love=high hilarity, you know?
Posted by: Victor at July 23, 2007 07:12 AM (8xTyo)
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Ted,
Solid or liquid propellant?
Launch site? Expected altitude?
Do you need a permit to launch these things?
Thx - Ron
Posted by: Ron T at July 23, 2007 07:22 AM (blNMI)
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Ted,
You are standing tall and looking good. The
rocket looks great man...
Posted by: Don at July 23, 2007 07:31 AM (blNMI)
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The motor will be a hybrid type, using a solid propellant and nitrous oxide as the oxydizer. I'm going to keep this first flight below 3000' (simulations say ~2600').
I'll be launching at Great Meadow, VA with our rocket club, NOVAAR, and we have an FAA waiver to 4500'.
Posted by: Ted at July 24, 2007 09:06 AM (blNMI)
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July 18, 2007
Patience
I've been meaning to post a photo of my latest project, but hadn't gotten around to it. Taking the photo, that is. Probably a good thing, since I discovered last evening that I am going to have to extend the airframe by four inches. Wouldn't want y'all to be seeing this thing all
stubby now, right?
So by the end of the week, I'll have pretty pictures for you.
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July 14, 2007
Beautiful Day, But Not For Rockets
I went to the monthly NOVAAR rocket launch this morning, ready to generate some serious thrust. I had two big rockets prepped, but wound up leaving before either could fly due to a family emergency, which turned out to be nothing (and I'm ok with that!).
There's always next month.
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A family emergency that turns out to be nothing is infinitely better than a family emergency that is something.
Posted by: Victor at July 14, 2007 07:14 PM (l+W8Z)
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Glad everything was o.k.Ted.Sooner or later I'm gonna get to another launch.Been dealing with some health issues recently,one of which also turned out to be practically nothing.Next time I see you remind me to fill you in on Va.Tech's batting average when it comes to competence.Hint:It ain't good.
Posted by: Russ at July 14, 2007 08:04 PM (ix4On)
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Many pardons.I meant U.Va.Sorry for the brain freeze.
Posted by: Russ at July 14, 2007 08:05 PM (ix4On)
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Definitely good to hear that it was nothing! And just think of the anticipation you will have built up for next month's launch!
Posted by: Catt at July 16, 2007 08:53 AM (ObqEK)
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July 13, 2007
Rocket Launch Tomorrow
I've been getting ready for it all week. I'm planning on making a flight using my new Missile Works altimeter and the Contrail hybrid motor, another using a new hemispherical parachute that Liz made for me, and I'll be posting some pictures of my newest rocket.
It's supposed to be beautiful, have a great weekend!
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July 01, 2007
Level 2 Rocket
Friday and Saturday I spent some time doing finishing sanding. Today I shoot the first coat of primer.
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