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Next test launch...5:45am Sunday May 7th

Maybe exhaust nozzles are needed to concentrate / direct the motor thrust and keep it on center. There also is the possibility of increasing the motor thrust by accelerating the flow rate. https://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/k-12/rocket/nozzle.html or maybe not. Looks like they might already have nozzles ...

This morning

GoMachV wrote: ↑Tue May 09, 2023 9:54 pm Looks like you can go up to a G without being licensed

https://aerotech-rocketry.com/

Yup...I have researched those...composite vs black powder...big power!...once I get a handle on this I will likely go that route for big power, simple runs!

Once last test run in morning with dual engines, then going back to single engine....the 2nd stage is turning the car...even at 50mph...just so much thrust....this morning didn't go well...wet road wasn't the issue, tires weren't the issue... 2nd stage lighting Screenshot_20230510-171204_Video Playe...

There's all kinds of things going on with that run! It zigs, it zags, there's extra flame puffs at the end! I was sure a 'concrete magnet' had been installed and that it was going to go head on into the base of that pole at full speed! It was pucker time for sure Screenshot_20230511-150301_Gallery....

That was the final dual engine run for now...making changes...extending the wheelbase an inch (12" to 13")...going "F" single engine (which worked great the two times I ran them)...going with a new body, narrowing the front end to tuck it under the body...and lastly, moving the e...

Hoping to get some time tommorrow to rebuild/redesign the car and fit the new body...should be ready to test by teus morning I hope....here is a little refresher on last run

Intialial Launch....alot of power to control

Brewster Baker all the way!

Not my Avante??? 😪 I will start with, the Avante looks flawless! I don't know if they came with Technigolds originally, but I do know how sought after they are, so that in itself is awesome! The rest of the car is stunning! :wink: I look at BOTMs, and I don't think I am alone here, as "what is...

All redesigned...2.19lbs as it sets

1911Colt wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 12:12 pm Turnbuckles on those side slats would make them trim tabs in the event that the car consistently pulls to one side or other.

Plus it would look cool!

Just a low power shakedown run to see how it's driving

Dadio wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 2:00 am Very smooth , what do the neighbours think ?

I run it at a sports complex. There's usually no one around when I run it