The Mean Machine mid-power (E-size engine) rocket launch today used the BBA launch controller and igniter. An onboard camera provides a good view of the launch and the downwind ride. We hiked about 500m to retrieve the rocket. Click here to see the launch video. Click here if you’d like to learn more about our …
Last year I used the grass strip at CNF4 (Lindsay) for initial tailwheel training but right now much of it is closed due to the record year of rainfall in the Kawarthas. In search of higher ground….. I flew over to CNP8 (Greenbank) to check it’s suitability for initial tailwheel practice and it seems quite …
Sanded the left fuselage side and added 30 degree lines for fibre orientation. Cut UNI-Directional cloth to size. Ran short of cloth for the 3-ply so placed an order into Aircraft Spruce for some more supplies.
Our new launch controller is for E powered rockets and smaller when using standard model rocket igniters. When combined with the reusable Beyond Blue Igniter then an even wider range of rocket engines can be ignited. The launch controller is available online at the Beyond Blue Shop. Here is a short video demonstrating the new …
Trimmed the fiberglass edges around the right fuselage side with the Dremel tool. Sanded the fiberglass flush with the edges. Sanded the entire fuselage side then rotated the fuselage to begin work on the left side.
