Sometimes, spin can be helpful for stability - see this (De-spin @ 0:58) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=001IXnp0ogc Canard fins and/or high-torque steppers are your best friends :-) On Tue, Mar 24, 2015 at 9:18 AM, Airobert <airobert@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I've done that lots. Somehow the results seem less then optimal.... > > > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEyMESj7Loo > > > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* tccrockets-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto: > tccrockets-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *Chris Attebery > > *Sent:* Tuesday, March 24, 2015 8:09 AM > *To:* tccrockets > *Subject:* [tccrockets] Re: March Launch > > > > Sure, just don't deploy the chute. ;^) > > > > On Tue, Mar 24, 2015 at 7:36 AM, Richard King <drrbk@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > OK, that was pretty good Chris. Now can you make it not spin on the way > down too?! > > > > RK > > > > > > > > *From:* Chris Attebery <chrisattebery1971@xxxxxxxxx> > > *Sent:* Tuesday, March 24, 2015 6:47 AM > > *To:* tccrockets <tccrockets@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > *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 > > > > > > > > *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 > > > > > ------------------------------ > > <http://www.avast.com/> > > This > email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > > www.avast.com > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > <http://www.avast.com/> > > This > email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > > www.avast.com > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > <http://www.avast.com/> > > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > www.avast.com > > > > > ------------------------------ > > <http://www.avast.com/> > > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > www.avast.com > > > > >