Accidents happen on the ramp as well

[EricJ]

2 hours ago, xcrmckenna said:

We will have to set them up with a slingshot launcher. Props are the problem!!!!

I always figured if they used disposable rockets for launch they could sell tickets to spectators to help cover costs.

 

[Yetti]

I have always been fascinated with JATO bottles since I saw them used on a movie where a CG plane landed in a hurricane and then used them to take back off.   I wonder if they military surplus them.

[Hank]

2 hours ago, Yetti said:

I have always been fascinated with JATO bottles since I saw them used on a movie where a CG plane landed in a hurricane and then used them to take back off.   I wonder if they military surplus them.

Uh . . . No. Pretty sure JATO rockets aren't sold to the public by the U.S. military..

[EricJ]

2 hours ago, Yetti said:

I have always been fascinated with JATO bottles since I saw them used on a movie where a CG plane landed in a hurricane and then used them to take back off.   I wonder if they military surplus them.

 

4 minutes ago, Hank said:

Uh . . . No. Pretty sure JATO rockets aren't sold to the public by the U.S. military..

It's not that hard to make a good-sized rocket motor in a coffee can or paint can, though.   The big model rocket guys used to do it pretty routinely.   Mount a couple under the wings at the tie-down attachments and get some gnarly short-field performance.   

[29-0363]

Most of that will polish out.....

[Hank]

6 minutes ago, EricJ said:

 

It's not that hard to make a good-sized rocket motor in a coffee can or paint can, though.   The big model rocket guys used to do it pretty routinely.   Mount a couple under the wings at the tie-down attachments and get some gnarly short-field performance.   

It's all a matter of scale. Model rockets have several thousand less pounds thrust than a single JATO rocket.

[Yetti]

https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/rocket-motor-solid-fuel-15-ks-1000-jato-jet-assisted-take-unit

 

[xcrmckenna]

49 minutes ago, EricJ said:

 

It's not that hard to make a good-sized rocket motor in a coffee can or paint can, though.   The big model rocket guys used to do it pretty routinely.   Mount a couple under the wings at the tie-down attachments and get some gnarly short-field performance.   

You first..... lol

[Hank]

1 hour ago, xcrmckenna said:

You first..... lol

And for God's sake, take video!!

[bradp]

Rockets... and then there’s this guy 

 http://www.newsweek.com/mike-hughes-rocket-flat-earth-launch-859742

All I can say is ... “time is a flat circle” man.  ;-)

[Mooneymite]

On 5/2/2018 at 3:07 PM, Chris from PA said:

I pulled into the ramp at Niagara Falls (KIAG) this morning and found this parked in front of me.  I didn’t see it happen but I can guess the sequence of events.  Tail numbers have been masked to protect the innocent.  Not to disparage our ‘Bo brothers but I’m glad it wasn’t a Mooney!  Be safe out there, a good day can quickly turn ugly.

I bet that KA pilot will be more careful to check his rear view mirriors when showing off his reversable props next time.

[HRM]

On 5/3/2018 at 5:03 PM, EricJ said:

This is clearly a problem with the left wing.    Or is it the right, I'm not sure...

Definitely not bipartisan.

[mike_elliott]

could be because he had Non approved  LED taxi lights

[aviatoreb]

7 minutes ago, HRM said:

Definitely not bipartisan.

It is non partisan - the center - the fuselage was damaged.

[aviatoreb]

14 hours ago, Yetti said:

https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/rocket-motor-solid-fuel-15-ks-1000-jato-jet-assisted-take-unit

 

And thank goodness - Hugh finally settled it once and for all - he went to 2000ft in his how made rocket and he SAW that he was right all along - the earth is flat.  Its settled now.

Edited May 5, 2018 by aviatoreb