[tccrockets] Re: Induced Roll

  • From: James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: TCC chat <tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 10:31:06 -0700

What ever happened to your stabilization system Steve? We'd love to use it
:-)


On Tue, Mar 24, 2015 at 9:59 AM, Steve Ainsworth <SAinsworth@xxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>  From discussions with Gary Rosenfield, a vortex can form when solid
> rocket motors eject the hot gases through the nozzle imparting a roll
> moment on the rocket.  Many rockets have the induced roll when the motor is
> burning, but the roll dampens out during cost.
>
>
>
> *Steve Ainsworth *| *BEN**|*EN
>
> *D*  916.771.6154 | *E*  sainsworth@xxxxxxxxxx
>
>
>
> *From:* tccrockets-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:
> tccrockets-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *Chris Attebery
> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 24, 2015 6:48 AM
> *To:* tccrockets
> *Subject:* [tccrockets] Re: March Launch
>
>
>
> My theories have ranged from fin misalignment to inconsistent fin beveling
> to the way the cameras were mounted.
>
> My DoorKnob only rotated about 90 degrees before apogee at October Skies.
> The tube was pre-slotted and I used a router table to shape the edges of
> the fins. Was it preparation or just dumb luck?
>
> My TRA Level 2 Flight - 10/18/2014: http://youtu.be/ahpt81EWN40
>
> On Mar 24, 2015 6:22 AM, "Richard King" <drrbk@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I watched all of Dave’s flights and subsequent videos.  What struck me was
> how little roll I noticed on the flights (Nice fin alignment!).  However,
> even when the flights are that straight and with minimum roll, there is
> still the “spinning movie” effect on ascent.  Not as bad as most that can
> leave one with motion sickness....   I was just wondering how many people
> have specifically made a rocket with major anti-roll attributes?  I recall
> one guy a few years back (sorry I don’t recall your name, but wore an
> official looking white jump suit) that was running experiments – one of
> which was anti-roll.  Just thinking how cool it would be to see a video
> without any roll.  I’m not trying to set the bar higher for others who
> video their flights.  All the videos are great.  I’m just wondering if some
> are working on that particular issue.
>
>
>
> RK
>
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>
> *From:* aaron hagadorn <hagadornclassics@xxxxxxxxx>
>
> *Sent:* Monday, March 23, 2015 10:03 PM
>
> *To:* tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> *Subject:* [tccrockets] Re: March Launch
>
>
>
> Wish I could have been there but prior event took priority sorry guys.
> Cleaning party is a must and then prep for DA2015.
>
> On Mar 23, 2015 1:12 PM, "Ben Sandoval" <yobenflstf@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Great job to everyone who pitched in, wished I could have made it. David
> nice video as always.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Monday, March 23, 2015 8:21 AM, Jimmy Franco <Aldocyber3@xxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
>
>
> Nice David,
>
>
>
> I always enjoy watching your videos.
>
>
>
> Jimmy F.
> TRA 12524
>
>
>
> *From:* James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx>
>
> *Sent:* Monday, March 23, 2015 7:31 AM
>
> *To:* TCC chat <tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> *Subject:* [tccrockets] Re: March Launch
>
>
>
> Very cool! Thanks David
>
> -James
>
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 12:25 AM, David Robb <robbdm@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Thanks all who LCO/RSO'd/setup/took down, I had a great time... while I
> didn't launch half as many time as the "Green Machine"... I got four up and
> back...
>
> My Broken Arrow XP on an Aerotech L1040DM reached 10,157 ft.
>
> Video of my flights....  https://youtu.be/h52qmImWxO4
>
> ==================
> David M. Robb
> robbdm@xxxxxxxxxxx
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Sun, 22 Mar 2015 18:28:39 -0000 (UTC)
> Subject: [tccrockets] Re: March Launch
>
> Hey Folks,
>
> Thanks for the great launch day yesterday! Special thanks to Richard King
> and
>
> Jimmy Franco for hauling the trailers and PP.
>
> Next month, we plan to have a cleaning party - stay tuned for details and
> thanks
>
> again for everyone showing up and helping out - that's what makes a great
> club!
>
> -James
>
>
>
> On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 9:19 PM, James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
> NOTAM is hanging, we go live at 16Z
>
> See you all tomorrow!
>
>
>
> On Thu, Mar 19, 2015 at 5:28 PM, James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
> Awesome! Thanks Mike
>
> See you Saturday
>
> -James
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
> On Mar 19, 2015, at 10:08 AM, Michael Gentile <smmike@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>  Hi all,
>
> BAR will be on site for this Saturday's launch.  The wagon is full.  Even
> have some Madcow killer deals.
>
> Should arrive by 8am.
>
> Mike @ BAR
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
> On Mar 19, 2015, at 12:57 AM, James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>  Right on! Thanks Jimmy
>
>
>
> On Wed, Mar 18, 2015 at 11:24 PM, Jimmy F. <Aldocyber3@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I'll stop and hook them up to my truck on the way
> out.
>
> Jimmy F.
> TRA 12524
>
> *From:*James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx>
>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 18, 2015 10:01 PM
>
> *To:*TCC chat <tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> *Subject:* [tccrockets] Re: March Launch
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> Can anyone haul the porta-potty out to the launch
> site?
>
> Thanks!
>
> -James
>
>
>
> On Wed, Mar 18, 2015 at 10:01 PM, James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
> Hey Everyone,
>
> NOTAM issued today.
>
> Launch is a go for
> Saturday!!!
>
> -James
>
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 11:58 PM, James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
> You know it! See you with the V2 this weekend :-)
>
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 10:15 PM, Richard King <drrbk@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> While March may be an “off month launch,” the weather should be
> superb!  For those thinking of flying high altitude, this may be the
> best month to plan on doing so.
>
> James, bring your V2 as is.  Mine isn’t finished either, but
> let’s compare builds.
>
>
>
> RK
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:*James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx>
>
> *Sent:* Monday, March 16, 2015 10:03 PM
>
> *To:*TCC chat <tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> *Subject:* [tccrockets] Re: March Launch
>
>
>
> Hey Everybody,
>
> I hope everyone is looking forward to the
> launch this weekend;
> Richard is hauling the trailer - we're go for
> Saturday!
>
>
> We got the porta-potties cleaned, if someone wants
> to bring them
>
> we can check them out and make sure they are in
> good shape.
>
>
>
> I plan to survey all the gear so we can have our cleaning
> party
>
> next month and get everything ready for DairyAire.
>
> See you all on Saturday!
>
> -James
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 11:56 AM, James Dougherty
> <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Excellent! Thank you Richard
>
> -James
>
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 6:16 AM, Richard King
> <drrbk@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I should be available to haul the trailer.
>
>
>
> RK
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:*James Dougherty <jafrado@xxxxxxxxx>
>
> *Sent:* Monday, March 02, 2015 10:40 PM
>
> *To:*TCC chat <tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> *Subject:* [tccrockets] March Launch
>
>
>
> Hey Folks,
>
>
>
> Do we have any volunteers for trailer hauling this month?
>
>
>
> -James
>
>
>
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