Thanks for the offer Mike. I think I’m good in most cases, but I’ve been going
through 24/40 motor sets pretty quickly.
I have (substantial!) motor reloads dating back to 1996 and I consider it a
personal challenge to try to actually use them with positive results instead of
just destroying them. I’ve experimented with igniter design, enhancement, and
grain preparation in order to get them to light. I’ve been able to do this
successfully about 75% of the time, occasionally after multiple attempts with
the same motor. In a few cases, I’ve blown closures and ruined many an Estes
blast deflector plate, not to mention having to rebuild a few rocket. Reusing
a casing after it has spit a closure is a bad idea, ask me how I know….
Chris
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Need to borrow some?
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On May 17, 2018, at 6:50 AM, Chris J Kobel
<chris.j.kobel@xxxxxxxx<mailto:chris.j.kobel@xxxxxxxx>> wrote:
Best wishes and happy flying to all those fortunate enough to be able to attend
LDRS this week. School is still in session for another month so James and I
will have to wait until ROCStock in June.
For the rest of us, a curiosity question: does anyone know the backstory
(rumors, gossip?) as to why Aerotech is having problems fulfilling orders for
motor hardware, especially their Hobby Line (24/40)? I placed an order in
January for a couple of 24/40 motor sets that was never filled. Their online
store says you can’t get closures and casings for them. An order for a high
power casing was much delayed. I asked Tim at Wildman and he just laughed.
Anyone know what’s going on (enquiring minds want to know!)
Chris Kobel
