Model Forum / General / Rockets / December 2005

Hi, while putting together my first 29-360 motor I have a question,
after inserting the grains into the liner agains the foreward seal
assembly that is fitted into the foreward end of the liner, there is a
gap at the aft end of the liner about 1/4 inch wide of exposed liner

I'm looking at getting a PML 3" Bull Puppy, and I was wondering how
other folks handled motor retention? After looking at the kit
directions, the motor mount just fits into the bottom of the boat tail
without any centering ring. They also have you mount the motor mount

I was wondering if anyone has noticed bottle rockets exploding more
frequently in cold weather. I have launched more than 100 different
rockets (80 in a single two-hour period) with a home built CO2-based
pneumatic tiggered launching system. Most of the rockets I have

I had noticed that in my rocket design program that the farther I move
the engine in the body tube forward of the fins, the more stable it
shows the rocket to be. Would that be like the old stick stabilizer? Is
that why the old RPG rockets had no fins?

I found an online NASA solicitation for CEV models. NASA released a
16-mb, 37-page MS Word document. It has highly detailed and dimensioned
drawings of the CEV capsule, Lunar lander, CEV crew launcher and CEV
heavy lift launch vehicle.

The JMRC Weasel Boys came out Saturday to fly some weasels.
Tony and I flew on the SkyRipper "G" , G63 motor
Dale flew his on APCP
Just a note when I say mine separated, I mean the normal separation at the event, not the bad kind of shreaperation. I need to remember my proper words ...

http://home.versateladsl.be/micheldemey/club/200409/index4.html
would u please explain ?

The site is being redirected to a Network Solutions "Under construction"
Page.
I have a bunch of ROL auctions ending today. This blows as most the bidding
happens near the end.

I found this on Magnum Rockets web site:
"In order to procure Class B motors you must be in compliance with NFPA 1122
(Associated with a University, Government or licensed business that test or
performs research with rockets), or a Confirmed NAR or Tripoli member. All

how does hyrid motor work?

Has anyone worked with G11 garolite? Is it significantly more difficult to
work with than G10? Can it still be worked with carbide tools and a bit of
patience? I like the strength, but I particularly like the low-temp
tolerence (-99F). Shooting out on the frozen lake in February & ...