I had a rocket launch once that would have benefited from such an arrangement. As soon as it was off the guide pole it went straight sideways. Never saw that rocket again. Had another rocket that went one booster straight up and one booster straight sideways. Never saw that rocket again either.
Ah yes, the Wiley E Coyote / Acme [[Road Runner] School of Experiential Knowledge. In actual fact, the safest place is an underground bunker, just tell Mom you are expanding the garden!
Even at my age I still like launching rockets, although I have not done any in a while.
Had a few misshapes like a rocket stuck in the ground like an arrow, or shuts popping at the last minute.
As a former model rocketeer, all I can say is that, if all their launches veer wildly off course, they’re probably in too much of a rush and not spending enough time constructing their rockets properly. First thought: rushing through the process of sanding down and filling the balsa fins (resulting in warped fins, which happened to me a few times before I forced myself to be more careful).
Considering the long-documented impatience of that pair, Setebos, something like that is probably just what’s happening. Cool perspective from someone who’s been there.
I can’t believe it’s too likely that the materials Sebetos remembers, like sandpaper and balsa, are still used in rocketry today. There’s way too much plastic and carbon-composite and who knows what else.
Evenly sanded balsa is probably a lot more predictable than who-knows-what plastic blend after being transported, warmed, cooled, used as a carrying handle, etc etc etc
rayannina almost 14 years ago
Murphy’s Law, Jason – this one will shoot true …
garfield246 almost 14 years ago
One rocket to the face, coming up!
luezer almost 14 years ago
If Peter doesn’t move, he’s gonna have some burned ankles.
ejcapulet almost 14 years ago
Oh, this is going to sting.
bobsusername almost 14 years ago
I had a rocket launch once that would have benefited from such an arrangement. As soon as it was off the guide pole it went straight sideways. Never saw that rocket again. Had another rocket that went one booster straight up and one booster straight sideways. Never saw that rocket again either.
Rakkav almost 14 years ago
Why aim it at yourselves? Aim it at another target you don’t really want to hit, like some annoying dog that lives next door.
pbarnrob almost 14 years ago
Always FLAG spammers.
Take the ‘Boulder Pledge’; Never deal with spammers, EVER!
BigChiefDesoto almost 14 years ago
The Vanguard had similar characteristics!!
TheMonsterX almost 14 years ago
Knowing Jason, this will avoid him and get up his dad’s a**!
BigChiefDesoto almost 14 years ago
Murphy’s law is the first law of engineering.
O’Toole’s Corollary, which simply states that “Murphy was a bloody optimist!” is the second law of engineering!
ses1066 almost 14 years ago
Ah yes, the Wiley E Coyote / Acme [[Road Runner] School of Experiential Knowledge. In actual fact, the safest place is an underground bunker, just tell Mom you are expanding the garden!
Dkram almost 14 years ago
Even at my age I still like launching rockets, although I have not done any in a while. Had a few misshapes like a rocket stuck in the ground like an arrow, or shuts popping at the last minute.
3,2,1, RUN!!!
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Allison Nunn Premium Member almost 14 years ago
Jason & Marcus will need it for the rocket, Peter will need it for the burns.. 911 will be busy at the Fox household today!
lewisbower almost 14 years ago
Why didn’t my folk let me buy a second rocket?
NE1956 almost 14 years ago
Awww. Peter is such a GOOD brother.
DictionEric almost 14 years ago
I hate S P A M q i n i i g d c r s e r e l s
Yukoneric almost 14 years ago
AAAAAAHHHHH, yes, rockets. Set a field afire once. Burned a few rockets that never made their maiden voyage, DANG!!!!!!!!!
phydeaux44 almost 14 years ago
As a former model rocketeer, all I can say is that, if all their launches veer wildly off course, they’re probably in too much of a rush and not spending enough time constructing their rockets properly. First thought: rushing through the process of sanding down and filling the balsa fins (resulting in warped fins, which happened to me a few times before I forced myself to be more careful).
Rakkav almost 14 years ago
Considering the long-documented impatience of that pair, Setebos, something like that is probably just what’s happening. Cool perspective from someone who’s been there.
nobody_special Premium Member almost 14 years ago
In my Air Force days I used to test real ones that sometimes worked like that …
avonsalis almost 14 years ago
I can’t believe it’s too likely that the materials Sebetos remembers, like sandpaper and balsa, are still used in rocketry today. There’s way too much plastic and carbon-composite and who knows what else.
Evenly sanded balsa is probably a lot more predictable than who-knows-what plastic blend after being transported, warmed, cooled, used as a carrying handle, etc etc etc
hamtaro16 almost 14 years ago
good work peter! call ‘em before it happens
Awesomenessunleashed25 almost 14 years ago
Out of bad luck it will probably end up going straight on course and the phone call will go to good use
awgiedawgie Premium Member almost 11 years ago
add-on word balloon from 911 dispatcher: “Relax, Fox, they’re already on their way”
Captain Price over 2 years ago
jason logic