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« Reply #120 on: March 27, 2011, 03:11:22 PM » |
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Hold on there HILLBILL. My old brain don't work like it use to. And when it use to it was not that good. I had to watch the video twice to come to that conclusion. And I still could be wrong  |
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« Reply #121 on: March 29, 2011, 03:33:01 PM » |
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Yeah I believe it was just a slow mo shot of the launch
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« Reply #122 on: March 29, 2011, 03:57:18 PM » |
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Hold on there HILLBILL. My old brain don't work like it use to. And when it use to it was not that good. I had to watch the video twice to come to that conclusion. And I still could be wrong can't stand to see you suffer any longer. The second shot IS a Slow Motion view of the first. this allows you to see the liftoff and cloud from the motor as it builds. |
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« Reply #123 on: March 29, 2011, 04:12:40 PM » |
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Hold on there HILLBILL. My old brain don't work like it use to. And when it use to it was not that good. I had to watch the video twice to come to that conclusion. And I still could be wrong can't stand to see you suffer any longer. The second shot IS a Slow Motion view of the first. this allows you to see the liftoff and cloud from the motor as it builds. Lol Thanks for putting us out of our misery....When does the countdown start then?  |
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« Reply #124 on: March 29, 2011, 04:41:56 PM » |
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Hold on there HILLBILL. My old brain don't work like it use to. And when it use to it was not that good. I had to watch the video twice to come to that conclusion. And I still could be wrong [/quote] can't stand to see you suffer any longer. The second shot IS a Slow Motion view of the first. this allows you to see the liftoff and cloud from the motor as it builds. [/quote] Lol Thanks for putting us out of our misery....When does the countdown start then? [/quote] the Count Down has started.10 days, 23.5 hours. (April 9th at 12:00 noon) anyone wishing to attend the launch is welcome. This one is in Orangeburg SC. I will be flying the Tornado and introducing the Titan 510. I am looking for a Blue Flame motor for the 510. There will be pictures and video of the launch but I cannot promise quality of video. The BIG SHOW with the TW Tornado will be June 18 in Tampa FL. And to think, I get PAID to play in Traffic... |
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« Reply #125 on: March 29, 2011, 05:41:19 PM » |
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The BIG SHOW with the TW Tornado will be June 18 in Tampa FL.
This is incredible news for me....means I can be there for the launch! |
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« Reply #126 on: March 29, 2011, 07:07:13 PM » |
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The BIG SHOW with the TW Tornado will be June 18 in Tampa FL.
This is incredible news for me....means I can be there for the launch! Saintj is green with envy (as is apparent by his avatar). |
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« Reply #127 on: March 29, 2011, 07:14:37 PM » |
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The BIG SHOW with the TW Tornado will be June 18 in Tampa FL.
This is incredible news for me....means I can be there for the launch! Saintj is green with envy (as is apparent by his avatar). Is he green with envy or is it the bad seafood he ate last night?  |
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« Reply #128 on: March 29, 2011, 07:36:51 PM » |
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The BIG SHOW with the TW Tornado will be June 18 in Tampa FL.
This is incredible news for me....means I can be there for the launch! Saintj is green with envy (as is apparent by his avatar). Sorry Saint...I thought you were just celebrating St. Patricks Day a little late  |
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« Reply #129 on: March 29, 2011, 11:00:07 PM » |
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<--- Has a vision in his mind of Mr. michaelgunter & Mr. 72 diving under a car like a couple of little girly boys.screaming “It's coming back!”.  |
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« Reply #130 on: March 30, 2011, 12:30:03 AM » |
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<--- Has a vision in his mind of Mr. michaelgunter & Mr. 72 diving under a car like a couple of little girly boys.screaming “It's coming back!”. ROFL. You should write comedy scripts...I'd pay to go see that! |
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« Reply #131 on: March 30, 2011, 12:43:43 AM » |
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To run from a Rocket is more Dangerous than standing still. So I HIDE behind the nearest BIG person. Rockets chase people so you are better off cowering under a truck. But at least I will not be Green.
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« Reply #132 on: April 04, 2011, 12:59:07 AM » |
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We have a set of decisions to make now. I have 2 more rockets that have yet to be dressed. I am making one as close to the Screwdriver as I can and still have aerodynamics that will fly. I have an idea for the graphics on this one. the other is set to be either the Titan 510 or a MINI. maybe a Titan with MINI graphics on it? I have to get this done by Wednesday night in order to have everything ready for transport to the launch. To clear Sky and Calm Winds. |
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« Reply #133 on: April 04, 2011, 01:05:14 AM » |
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The Titan and Mini almost look alike so my vote would be for a Titan with Mini graphics
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« Reply #134 on: April 05, 2011, 08:51:11 PM » |
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Saturday April 9th will be the offical maiden voyage of the Tornado.
This is the offical safety and license flight before going to Tampa in June.
anyone in the area that wishes to see this is welcome to join me at the flight line.
I would love to have a cheering section and fellow vapers there.
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3086 Five Chop Rd Orangeburg,SC 29115-9661>>>plug this into your GPS or map program
this is 1/2 mile south on hwy 301 from I 26 Orangeburg SC.
if you want to watch the launch we start at about 10:00 and big rockets start flying about noon.
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« Reply #135 on: April 08, 2011, 11:26:28 PM » |
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I am standing here looking at the launch site. (5000acres of grass field) After a quick meal I will be preparing the Totally Wicked Tornado Rocket for tomorrows Launch.
T minus 16 hours and MR Wicket will go Screaming into the sky over South carolina on the Level 3 license flight.
Looks like it will be a good day to send up the Titan or Screwdriver also. I will have some video to post and a LOT of pictures to look at.
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« Reply #136 on: April 09, 2011, 04:54:34 AM » |
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Even if only vicariously. Give her the spurs Michael! High Flight Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there, I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air. . . . Up, up the long, delirious burning blue I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace Where never lark, or ever eagle flew — And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God. — John Gillespie Magee, Jr |
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« Reply #137 on: April 09, 2011, 12:03:54 PM » |
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Good luck and hope the weather stays good for GO! |
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« Reply #138 on: April 09, 2011, 03:23:14 PM » |
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T minus 38 min!! I’m so excited!! Can’t wait for the vids...
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« Reply #139 on: April 09, 2011, 10:21:59 PM » |
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And did the rocket fly?
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« Reply #140 on: April 10, 2011, 05:08:23 AM » |
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And did the rocket fly?
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« Reply #141 on: April 10, 2011, 04:46:47 PM » |
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I am sitting here with others looking at our rocket. The motor had a catistrophic failure and exploded at about 3 feet in liftoff. this was a defect in the motor and I am now working out all details as we watch the video of launch and video from onboard camera. To all ofTW I offer my deepest apologies, but I am working forward in this and the launch in Tampa WILL go as planned. I have already made the arrangements for the materials needed to rebiuld our Tornado and this will start as soon and the manufacture of the motor and I confer about the problems.
I WILL be using a different motor setup for the Florida flights from a source that I know to be most reliable. I found out AFTER the incident that this supplier has had troubles identical to mine in the last 6 months. two of which completely destroyed the rockets and motor units.
The Totally Wicked Tornado Rocket will fly in Tampa in June as scheduled. The Thrill of Victory and the Heartbreak of Defeat is real.
I will not let this stop us.
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« Reply #142 on: April 10, 2011, 04:54:17 PM » |
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Aw Michael, don't bother about us, its you who must be totally gutted.  Chin up - I'm rooting for you and you'll do it next time!!! PS bet your chat with your motor supplier was interesting lol!  DLTBGYD... |
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« Reply #143 on: April 10, 2011, 04:59:52 PM » |
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Gosh  , sorry to hear that Michael , I know it must be dis-heartening after all the work you put into it but I'm sure you'll get the problem sorted though, onwards and upwards.. as they say |
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« Reply #144 on: April 10, 2011, 05:08:53 PM » |
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Aw Michael, don't bother about us, its you who must be totally gutted. Chin up - I'm rooting for you and you'll do it next time!!! PS bet your chat with your motor supplier was interesting lol! DLTBGYD... the supplier was more angry than I. we got together talking to the manufacturer and that was a very one sided conversation. $800.00 damages not counting what happened to the rocket.. as I said, I have already gotten the parts ordered for needed repairs and will be rebuilding the lower unit soon. if nothing else blows up I will start reconstruction next weekend. I am a survivor and the TW Rocket is also. We will make this right and she will fly in Tampa. |
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« Reply #145 on: April 10, 2011, 06:49:33 PM » |
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Onward and upward Michael!
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« Reply #146 on: April 11, 2011, 12:40:48 PM » |
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Damn.. That sux.. At least you will get her going again!! Can’t wait until June.. I will try to make this and be there for the launch...
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« Reply #147 on: April 11, 2011, 01:05:27 PM » |
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Sorry to hear that micheal i know how excited u were about this launch. heck i remember watching u work with the gun powder and other stuff the night before the launch. goold luck and keep up the good work.
Happy vaping
Jenny
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