Wild Thing Vintage Kit Build Update 1

I got the new pumps from West Marine, so now it's time to glass the tube. I placed the tube on a section of PVC pipe and suspended that between a couple of saw horses. Next I mixed up some epoxy and coated the tube with the epoxy resin before I started applying the fiberglass. … Continue reading Wild Thing Vintage Kit Build Update 1

Wild Thing Vintage Kit Build

I haven't worked on any flying rockets lately, and with the possibility that I might be able to get vaccinated in the next few months, I thought I should work on a new high power rocket. I went through my collection of kits and picked an old kit that I bought from a fellow club … Continue reading Wild Thing Vintage Kit Build

LDRS 38 Club Project

LDRS is an annual gathering for high power rocketeers from all over the country and a few from foreign countries as well. This year was LDRS 38 hosted by the Kloudbusters of Wichita Kansas. They are one of the best clubs in the country for large launches. They have hosted several LDRS launches and have … Continue reading LDRS 38 Club Project

Yet Another Way to Fail When Flying Rockets

Early in 2016 I bought a Jolly Logic Chute Release. The device is about the size of a small matchbox. It allows you to turn any rocket (that the device will fit into) into what is essentially a dual-deploy rocket. I have several 2.5 to 7 inch diameter rockets that deploy their parachutes at apogee … Continue reading Yet Another Way to Fail When Flying Rockets

Warlock Repairs

I thought I'd publish a short post on repairing my Warlock after the 2015 High Frontier launch. I flew it in the Warlock Drag Race and while the up part was just fine, the landing was not so much. I landed on the asphalt runway and one of the composite fins took the brunt of … Continue reading Warlock Repairs