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BEC 01-30-2021 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott_650
So who’s presentation do I watch live this afternoon - John Coker’s on dual deployment or our own Bernard Cawley’s on altimeters? Whichever I pick I’ll watch the recorded version of the other eventually but just like a ballgame, the recorded one’s not the same as live 😉


I guess that is up to you. I have a slide early on that ends with "If you’re looking for info on deployment altimeters, you’re in the wrong talk. Sorry...."

So a clear choice. :D

Royatl 01-31-2021 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by snaquin
If anyone is attending GPS Systems for Sport Rockets by Will Marchant please post some details here. I just found out I am going to miss this 10:00AM presentation but I will be back around the time of the lunch break to catch all the afternoon stuff I have blocked off. Thanks! :)


remember we'll have 30 days to watch any/all of the sessions. And those that haven't registered can still register, even after the conference ends.

Just $25! a Steal.

Scott_650 01-31-2021 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by turbofireball
Bill stated that the contracts with possibly SpaceX were not settled yet, thus he wouldn't comment on it. He also said the video of the factory tour was shot earlier, so I doubt a SpaceX kit would show up for the same reason. He also stated it was a scale kit, not a licensed kit, and Bill tends to be very careful with his wording.
I am also surprised he didn't show another new item that Estes has already told the hobby shops/distributors is coming soon.

You are correct sir - the model he dropped (which WAS edited out but he pointed it out) was...Nike-Hercules! Looked like a fairly small scale, maybe even 13mm powered but it was a very short view.

Scott_650 01-31-2021 02:37 PM

Bill just mentioned a specific future motor - higher powered B class booster.

Scott_650 01-31-2021 02:55 PM

It sounds like the future licensed SpaceX and Blue Origin rockets from Estes will be part of the 1/200 RTF line like the Saturn V and SLS. I can see that - those are dual purpose flyable/display models.

Scott_650 01-31-2021 03:25 PM

A definite but disappointing answer from the chat session after the Estes video tour - no 29mm motors coming to Hobby Lobby. We can infer that also means no 29mm powered kits at Hobby Lobby as welll since they only stock complimentary rockets/motors.

ghrocketman 01-31-2021 05:35 PM

Liking to hear there will be a higher power B motor and a small Nike Herc.

Ltvscout 01-31-2021 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott_650
Bill just mentioned a specific future motor - higher powered B class booster.

Maybe a B with the number 14 after it? :D :chuckle:

BEC 02-01-2021 12:50 AM

My bet will be that it'll be an 8 rather than 14 — but that will still be something useful indeed.

ghrocketman 02-01-2021 01:28 AM

Be it a B8 or B14, either in a -0 delay will be most welcome as a booster instead of the B6-0.
One could reliably again fly a 3-stage 18mm powered rocket without fear of an extreme VEER upon clearing the launch rod.

Once this happens, they can discontinue the B6-0 and nobody will miss it.
It would be great if we could get the B8 or B14 back in -3,5,7, and 0 delays. Not sure why the B14-6 ever existed...seems like an un-needed delay.

In the past I probably used more B14-0s than any other B14. The B14-7 was a close second.


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