Die Fledermaus Takes Shape

Continuing on the interlude build project, even though all the parts for BAAH-1 have arrived. The picture shows the rocket as things are taking shape. The MMT is installed, except for the aft centering ring. There are two centering rings now in place: forward and mid; the mid will serve as the forward structural element […]

BAAH-1: Intro to My L-1 Cert Project

It’s time: the bug’s bitten me.  It’s time to work on a certification project so I can fly larger motors. Why?  No: this is not a case of, “Why not?” nor a case of, “Because it’s there.” I have a Vostok 1 model that I want to build. Lots of detail, complicated, a great project—that […]