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Old 05-02-2013, 02:31 PM
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I don't worry about the cost, either; I'm not going to be taking one cent of it with me, so why not enjoy it? I also heartily support Doug's reasons for keeping logbooks. Also (depending on what types of data one records), such logs could even be used for motor age (and/or production lot) versus performance studies, especially if one often flies SAMs (Streamer Altitude Markers) in the models. In 1974, Bill Stine did this, and his flights revealed a 10% - 15% variation in motor total impulse based on the SAM descent times he recorded.

I wish I could say I had reasons as noble as Doug's for keeping records, but I mostly use them when the time comes for writing reviews. I guess I could say that keeping a log might prevent me from making mistakes like trying a C5-3 in a Mach 10 again, but the truth is that the mighty loop and crash have been what stuck in my mind all these years later.
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Old 05-02-2013, 02:37 PM
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A 18mm Cox D8-3 would be even better in a Centuri Mach 10 !
A B14-7 (or even B8-7) would be downright hilarious.
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Well, the deed is done, but at quite a cost. I flew 8 today, wrecked four, two are dead and two may be repairable. I'll have pics later. Gotta do Mother's day.
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Well, the deed is done, but at quite a cost. I flew 8 today, wrecked four, two are dead and two may be repairable. I'll have pics later. Gotta do Mother's day.
Well...that is a seldom-mentioned advantage of our hobby, although none of us enjoy "exercising" it--our flying models are *much* cheaper than the R/C flyers' (although a detailed scale model rocket may contain as much "sweat equity" as a scale R/C fighter).
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Well, the deed is done, but at quite a cost. I flew 8 today, wrecked four, two are dead and two may be repairable. I'll have pics later. Gotta do Mother's day.
Congrats..I think

Glad you made the mark, but sorry to hear about the carnage.

I do look forward to seeing the pics

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I do look forward to seeing the pics


The only thing that makes it somewhat worthwhile is seeing the pics.
Then again, nothing made the Ventris experience worthwhile. That sucked with a slurping sound.
BTW, the pics are in the "Entertaining the ROCI boys" thread.
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Well, the deed is done, but at quite a cost. I flew 8 today, wrecked four, two are dead and two may be repairable. I'll have pics later. Gotta do Mother's day.



CONGRATULATIONS! Can't wait to see the photos!

And remember, crashing is far more preferable to never having flown. It's a great excuse to build more!

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I have wrecked/lost FAR fewer R/C aircraft than rockets and have been enjoying both hobbies since 1977. The initial investment in R/C is higher than rocketry, but it is FAR cheaper than even little 18mm Estes engines on a per flight basis. A Gallon of R/C fuel is about $20 now, and that will fly the thirstiest .61 R/C on a tuned pipe at least 8 flights. Most of my 60 sized models have 12 oz (not the more common 16oz) tanks and will run Wide-Open on-the-pipe for at least 10 minutes. Usually my flights are only 50% on-the-pipe so I fly for about 10 min and have at least 1/3 the tank left. That's about $2/flight on my largest glo-power models. The electrics are considerably cheaper.
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