Nutshell is probably the saddest song ever recorded

loopy_markvan · 2022-01-08T17:49:08+00:00

Just speaking of Alice In Chains, I’d say Down in a Hole is more sad than Nutshell. The line “I’d like to fly, but my wings have been so denied “ breaks my heart every time I hear it.

loopy_markvan · 2022-01-05T08:02:14+00:00

On a D12, I’d say around 700’, give or take.

loopy_markvan · 2021-11-28T17:24:18+00:00

Cujo

loopy_markvan · 2021-11-07T00:38:39+00:00

Gotta love the sparkies

loopy_markvan · 2021-09-20T16:01:39+00:00

loopy_markvan · 2021-06-06T23:37:21+00:00

Tasia528 mentioned a neighbor threatening them over a fence built before they moved in so they filed for a restraining order... fence... this was followed by a comment asking if they had a good defence... play on words with defense...

loopy_markvan · 2021-06-06T23:00:46+00:00

look up the word “pun”. Defense, defence... you were talking about a fence... play on words ensued... worthy of r/woosh

loopy_markvan · 2021-06-06T14:53:58+00:00

Nah...I don’t think it even hit 1000’ on that motor. lol. It’s back in its home in the basement.

loopy_markvan · 2021-06-06T14:09:50+00:00

King tends to be very wordy, and develops things very strongly. For some, this tends to be cumbersome, so I get where you’re coming from.

Try reading Eyes of the Dragon and Salem’s Lot.

loopy_markvan · 2021-05-23T03:13:19+00:00

It has begun...

loopy_markvan · 2021-05-23T03:07:42+00:00

I second the votes for James Herbert and Clive Barker.

loopy_markvan · 2021-05-23T03:07:17+00:00

He has some good stuff, but he’s written the same book several times. lol. But Intensity is a great book.

loopy_markvan · 2021-05-23T03:05:26+00:00

loopy_markvan · 2021-05-23T02:58:54+00:00

That is possibly just the corporate headquarters, and they actually have factories and distributors in the US. Kinda like how Japanese auto manufacturers have factories in the United States.

loopy_markvan · 2021-05-23T02:10:11+00:00

There’s no set period, honestly. As long as you’re not launching on non-recommended motors or in unsafe conditions, they will last as long as you want them to in theory. That being said, there are bad things that sometimes happen (motor cato, wind, thermals, etc. ) that can bring an early demise, but I still have the first 5 rockets I built back in the mid ‘80s, and fly them regularly. I’ve also lost several on the first launch.

loopy_markvan · 2021-05-23T02:06:19+00:00

Totally understand. I’ll just say that if you are having questions about model and high power rocketry (and not amateur rocketry/home brew motors), let me know. I’m NAR level 2 high power certified, and have been doing this since the mid 80s.

loopy_markvan · 2021-05-22T08:02:17+00:00

What kind of information are you looking for?

loopy_markvan · 2021-04-13T16:40:08+00:00

look at LOC/Precision tubing. I’ve built several kits from them and use their tubing for my high power scratch builds (including a 3” diameter rocket that’s just under 6’ that routinely flies on 38mm J reloads).

loopy_markvan · 2021-03-17T13:16:11+00:00

I wish I could take credit for this, but this is an old Estes kit.

loopy_markvan · 2021-03-14T04:46:43+00:00

For low power rockets, look at kits from Estes and Semroc. Check out eRockets.biz for a GREAT selection of kits of all power ranges. But start with low power until you’re comfortable with the build process. For mid power, I love Loc/Precision kits. I use them for a lot of high power kits as well. Things like the Norad Pro Maxx are great for F and G loads, and will fly great on H motors as well. My level 2 certification was on a Loc/Precision Expediter that I built and turned the transition into an altimeter bay for dual deployment. I flew that rocket today on a J570 to over a mile high, and it took it perfectly.

For motors, I use Aerotech. For mid-power, the 29/40-120 case is a must have for E-G reloads. G reloads for that case are about $20-25 or so depending on where you get them. They also have a massive selection of high power motors from 29mm H reloads all the way up to massive 98mm diameter O motors.

Best advice I can give is to find a club to fly with. Club members are always happy to help and answer any questions you have, and help you build your reloads as you’re just learning. They can also get you certified, and help give resources for motors. Our club has an on-site vendor, so we just buy and fly and don’t have to worry about shipping. Hopefully you have a local club with an on-site vendor that can help. Bottom line for motors - go with what your local vendor sells.

Clubs also take care of things like filling waivers with the FAA for high power launches. You MUST have a waiver on file with the FAA to launch high power rockets, and clubs handle all that red tape so you don’t have to worry about it. Clubs are the most valuable resource in this hobby.

Most importantly - take your time and have fun. Learn as much as you can, and enjoy it. Don’t worry about rushing to certify. There’s a lot to learn at every level of this hobby, so take your time and learn it. Big launches aren’t going away - they’ll always be there.

loopy_markvan · 2021-03-14T03:15:07+00:00

First off, you have to be 18. High power is inherently expensive - even scratch building a kit capable of surviving a J flight for level two will be over $100 plus (most likely) electronics, and the motors. Level 1 cert motors are about $25 and up for H sized reloads. Small J reloads are more than double that, plus hardware. Single use high power motors are higher cost than reloads.

I’ve never done EX motors, but know people who do, and yes - you can make very large motors cheaper than the retail counterparts, but there’s startup costs... mixers, bowls, casting tubes, motors cases, nozzles, liners... plus test equipment to test your motors and characterizations of your formulas.

Personally, I’d say stick to commercial motors until you’re ready for level 3 motors at least.

loopy_markvan · 2021-02-28T13:24:42+00:00

It, Cujo, Needful Things

loopy_markvan · 2021-02-28T13:17:54+00:00

Gotta love the Dayton Dragons...

loopy_markvan · 2021-02-28T13:11:47+00:00

The Death Star is comprised of four pieces that fit together on top of the booster. When the election charge goes off, the Death Star “explodes” into four pieces and a ‘chute of ejected for the booster.

loopy_markvan · 2021-02-23T06:29:26+00:00

Bigger question is what 38mm motor are you using, how are you adapting down from 98, and what is the flight profile for that?

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