I worked on Kerbal yesterday and today, and just now got the whole rocket stacked together with virtually all the components (av-bay, parachutes, shock cords, etc. – everything but a motor) for the first time. The main snag I finally discovered was that the outside diameter of the forward av-bay bulkplate was ever so slightly …
In the most sincere hope that the pandemic will be under control and I can get vaccinated by Labor Day weekend, I made hotel reservations for this year’s Airfest. This is a huge launch put on by the KLOUDBusters club near Argonia, Kansas. They have a 50,000 foot waiver – about three times the altitude …
Today’s progress on the rocket: finished up the wiring for the altimeter, and tested the pyro channels. Instead of plastic terminal blocks as I’ve used in the past, I’ve built this av-bay with pairs of #4 machine screws fastened through the bulkheads to act as connectors for ejection charges. When I prepare charges, I’ll crimp …
