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I Belong To:: National Association of Rocketry

About Me:: Member of MC2 flying at Manchester, TN

Mid & high power flyer
Level 1 Flying a LOC IV on a H250G
Level 2 Flying a LOC Forte' on a J350W

My Interests:: Rockets, RC Airplanes, RC Helicopters, Shooting Sports, Fishing, Raising Cattle

Favorite Rockets:: Honest John, HV ARCAS, V2, LOC IV, Arreaux, Hi-Tech 45, Thor, Cheetah, Forte', Little Dog, Saturn V, Nike Smoke ...........

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This is the latest in my rocket hanger. It's a scratch built rocket of my own design. It's called the Vengeance.

The plan to make the first flight on Sept. 6th didn't work out. Low ceiling. I'll have to make the first launch some other time.

Level 2 certification flight 8/2/08.

Level 2 certification complete!

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38mm AMW Pro-X Cases

Paul Robinson of Animal Motor Works stopped by our area and attended our local club's monthly launch. He brought with him a large trailer packed with AMW cases, reloads, and accessories. After perusing the “Zoo” to familiarize myself with AMW’s products, Paul made me an offer I couldn’t refuse. I ended up with a nice set of the AMW Pro-X 38mm cases covering the 2 – 5 grain reloads. There is also a 1 grain case and a 6 grain case in the 38mm size which I may be adding later.… Continue

Posted on September 7, 2008 at 9:20am — 4 Comments

Level 1 Cert. Flight

I successfully completed my Level 1 cert. flight today, 3/1/2008. I flew my LOC IV on a 29/240 Mojave Green H250G-M. It was a great looking flight with parachute deployment just as the rocket began to arc over. I’m not sure about the projected altitude because I don’t have a good set of data for the Mojave Green motor to edit i… Continue

Posted on March 1, 2008 at 11:00pm — 5 Comments

Rocket Storage & Transportation Rack

Recently, I built a storage and transportation rack out of PVC for my rockets. The fact that I needed a better way to transport them to the flying field undamaged motivated this project. It works better than I had imagined it would. I can carry (6) mid to high power rockets wherever I want similar to carrying a suitcase. It will NOT tip over…

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Posted on November 2, 2007 at 10:36am — 1 Comment

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At 12:06am on January 9, 2008, Kevin Davidson said…: Hi Rich
I was looking at your Ebay and was wondering what you used for the arming switch?

I am building one from scratch and like that is is not attached to the tube.

Kevin

At 3:53pm on December 19, 2007, Whitney Richard said…: Great job on the Hi-Tech 45. That should get you to L1 and L2. Good Luck

At 4:46am on November 4, 2007, Johnnie Paul said…: Nice Hi-Tech H45 you got there. I hope to get one from Mrs. Claus this Christmas.

My name is Johnnie, I live down here in HARA country.