tfdixon Report post Posted January 27, 2018 The BRS in my CTSW is due this summer for the 12 year replacement. Any hints or suggestions will be appreciated. I am sure this has been done by others so your story will be insightful. Did the 6 year repack with little inconvenience, plane was down for about 2 weeks. Big question, what happens to the old ballistic -rocket -? Can't imagine that it is shipped back to BRS. Boise Pilot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CT4ME Report post Posted January 28, 2018 WooHoo! Shoot a Barbie into orbit next July 4th??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Lee Report post Posted January 28, 2018 The chute goes back to BRS. The rocket is yours to keep or dismantle. They ship you an entire new rocket with screws and fittings. You will have to assemble the rocket. The instructions on how to do this are clear and easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingMonkey Report post Posted January 28, 2018 Can the old rocket even be fired? I think the ignition system is reused, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Lee Report post Posted January 28, 2018 Yes the old rocket can be fired. You get a completely new rocket including the canister for it and igniter system. They come in separate boxes. It is considered HazMat ground shipping only. The rocket is quite powerful and can travel a long distance so be careful if you mess with it and don't get hurt or hurt someone else. It takes no prisoners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ct9000 Report post Posted January 29, 2018 Roger be careful with the encouragement Andy wants to use the rocket for a JATO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingMonkey Report post Posted January 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, ct9000 said: Roger be careful with the encouragement Andy wants to use the rocket for a JATO Haha... I'm just curious. I don't have anywhere nearby safe to fire the rocket, and even if I did I'd be afraid of earning a Darwin Award. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duane Jefts Report post Posted January 29, 2018 The JATO mod might require a LOA but would be handy when trying to clear the Rockies on the next Page trip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingMonkey Report post Posted January 29, 2018 13 hours ago, Duane Jefts said: The JATO mod might require a LOA but would be handy when trying to clear the Rockies on the next Page trip. Here's the engine from the Sonex Jet, 292lb thrust, enough to pust the Sonex to 250mph: http://www.pbsvb.com/customer-industries/aerospace/aircraft-engines/tj-100-turbojet-engine Mount it on the belly between the mains and put big Jet-A fuel bladders in the baggage bays... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Koerner Report post Posted February 4, 2018 60 gallons an hour wide open! You're bladders aren't going to let screech across the sky very long. Mike Koerner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
