Anatomy of a High Power Rocket 7: Launching the Drago

[@ansientwun]

I gained a great deal of knowledge on how to build my HPRs better from your series on the Drago. I'm relatively new to the hobby but intend to shoot for L2 cert this spring. Thanks so much for the time and effort you put into an educational series for us newbies!

[@johnfloy]

Watched the entire series man, what an incredible build!!!

[@lynetteschroeter6843]

Great Video. It's hard to believe that "model rocketry" started with Orville Carlisle and Vern Estes way back in the late 50s! Outstanding!

[@zaccherry4066]

Great set of videos! I learned quite a bit. And thanks for your help on my L1 and signing my ticket!!! Now it’s off to L2 with a Thor 4”

[@musicmakelightning]

Very nice. Thanks for this. I spent a lot of time as a kid flying Estes (and Centuri...) rockets but stopped when I went away to university. Never got back into it, mostly because I couldn't get over losing rockets or having them self-destruct after days of pain staking construction on my family kitchen table. I did build an Apogee Saturn V, but never had the guts to launch it after weeks of modeling work. So I just put it on display in my office at work. Thinking now to get into high-power rockets, though I still think I wouldn't be able to deal with losing a rocket or having it CATO. But watching you and others on line is reviving my interest. So thanks for this nice video and others.

[@nilsj1324]

Hey Ryan, I loved both flights but especially loved your approach to the project. You have a gift both in explaining things verbally and being so methodical which really taught me a lot. I subscribed and hit the notify bell so I hope to see you flying again. Go big! Thanks again!

[@flyfalcons]

Thanks Nils! Big project coming this fall.

[@sandyodette4292]

What an absolutely fantastic series, good job! Can’t wait for the next one.

[@toddmichaelhorvath]

Wow. Amazing build. I was holding my breath at launch. Thank you

[@ericbeavers4769]

Your hex key technique is awesome!

[@ROVA00]

Thank you so much for this video. Special thanks for the detail in explaining it so even a novice can follow.

[@ronchernick9014]

Two beautiful flights! Thanks for sharing.

[@c0ldcity]

Brilliant series! Thank you very much

[@flyfalcons]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@c0ldcity]

@@flyfalcons Man, as someone who enjoyed Estes as a lad, I'm going for my L1 because of your vids and a couple of others; thank you again

[@ivogarza9339]

Thanks for showing the whole flught.

[@nathansharp3193]

This is a great series!! I watched the whole thing and hope to watch it with my nephew soon. I got him his first two rockets about a year ago, and I'm trying to get him to catch the bug. My best rocket was the Estes SR-71. I did a low-angle launch on it once and it worked out better than I would have expected. I'm afraid I've been re-infected with the rocketry bug since getting my nephew his first rockets. He still hasn't had his first launch yet, but I expect him to really appreciate rockets after his first launch. I want to get into the low power rocket drag races. That seems like a great event that's affordable enough for me, and I really like squeezing performance out of things. Both of your launches and recoveries were awesome. You really had me on the edge of my seat for the second launch since you didn't have the recovered rocket in the garage with you for the intro to that launch. Good job building the rocket and building the drama for that second launch 👍

[@FranktheDachshund]

2 flawless launches, well done!

[@JonHeckendorf]

Thanks for your detailed explanations, show and tell, and great flights. Next. Mo bigger. Mo power. Mo high. 300,000+ feet or bust.

[@peterjamesfoote3964]

Very enjoyable! Thanks for sharing all this!

[@ka7krz]

Use the 6" for a first stage to boost the Drago. Put a M or N motor to send it up for second stage firing.

[@scottkrieman8108]

Great video!

[@ernestosaboia]

Beautiful rocket, mate! Good job.

[@jorgemedina9371]

nice video and good explanations

[@56silvershine]

Great job with the series, I feel like I built it with you.

[@knightingalesaid]

Great instructional video. Awesome flight. Thanks for sharing.

[@normrubio]

Very good series. Thanks!

[@dmehalko129]

Love your videos keep it up

[@flyfalcons]

Trying to, having the kiddos home all the time now leaves me less time to play in the garage. But I do have some fun projects I want to get to!

[@dmehalko129]

@@flyfalcons Agreed! Crazy times. Re-attempting L2 this coming weekend and mapping out an L3 build this winter with crazy kids running about the house as well :D. Look forward to your projects!

[@papakrakazyabrika]

😍👍👍👍

[@danielakerman8241]

LOL @ 18:55 Lady complaining "I need you to get out of my space." What a brat!

[@sendit2873]

nice flight

[@Shadowkey392]

Good launch.

[@Mr343Turbo]

Great series!!

[@sto2779]

18:37 - When the old rocket man says "wow", you know its a good rocket. lol 😂18:40 - Was this the highest it went for this event? What kind of rocket engine?

[@flyfalcons]

It went a little over 3,800 feet on a K2050.

[@jrrdw]

Very nice videos, I watched back to back. Idea for the 6 inch tubing, add a length of clear 6 inch tubing for cameras...

[@riptide6161]

Outstanding series! I really enjoyed the entire presentation, and the launches were great. Excellent job! Best build series I've seen so far. Now, the 6" tubes. Hmmm. An upscale Fat Boy, or a Big Daddy? Maybe even a big 'ole fatty Baby Bertha?

[@flyfalcons]

Oh I have an idea

[@cloudstreets1396]

Why does the rocket have to break apart into three pieces? Can’t you just pop the nose cone and deploy the main?

[@flyfalcons]

The purpose of dual deploy is to allow the rocket to come down quickly from altitude, while also slowing it for a safe landing. This reduces how far the rocket drifts from the launch pad.

[@cloudstreets1396]

@@flyfalcons thanks!

[@PRANAYPRATYUSH-b8g]

Hey, can you tell a little about the specs of the rocket

[@stever.4998]

Nice! What GPS tracker did you use?

[@flyfalcons]

I use a Missileworks T3 and love it.

[@douglaskirk9167]

Niiiiiiiiice!

[@walterhynson2898]

nice job you can make a real easy switch that screws into the body of the rocket using an earphone jack and a thin dowel connected to the launch frame with the dowel inserted the power is off when it launches the dowel(it connected to the launch frame) is pulled out of the jack and power is on and when you recover you reinsert the dowel to save the batteries.

[@DFX2KX]

That'd be an intresting way to re-use an Estes Launch Key.....

[@Twlight-Astrophotography]

Hi I just got a Wildman Draco 4XL. How many sheer pins and size you use for the booster and the nose? Thanks

[@flyfalcons]

Congrats! I am running one shear pin on the booster and two on the nose, both 2-56. Never had an issue with this setup, running (off memory here) 1.9g black powder for the drogue and 1.6 on the main. I still have the Drago and fly it at most launches I go to.

[@johnfloy]

make an up scaled Estes Big Daddy with those short stubby BTs!!

[@sendit2873]

not the worst packing job i have seen but its close it may work but that is just messy and a hurry up job was a nice flight though congrads

[@flyfalcons]

No need to waste time and tape on pretty Z-folds, in my opinion.

[@threehammers2516]

Hello! I’m curious, since your computer is taking care of the ejection charges for both parachutes , what is the purpose of the ejection charge on the motor?

[@flyfalcons]

When possible I leave the ejection charge in the motor as a backup in case there is a problem with the altimeters. It won't get the main parachute deployed but getting the drogue parachute out is much better than having the rocket come in ballistic. Some motors, like the K2050ST, do not have an ejection charge.

[@threehammers2516]

@@flyfalcons Thanks for the quick response! Ah okay that makes sense. I figured it was a backup but I just wanted to be sure I wasn’t missing something. Thanks again!

[@JohnVHRC]

Was that a hint at the end?

[@flyfalcons]

More like a dead giveaway :D. Unfortunately 6.0" tubing isn't super common and sourcing a nose cone may be tough in the dimensions I need, but I've had an offer from a friend to cut one on his lathe.

[@photohotjock]

my First time watching a build. Thank you ! Great information. Awesome flight. ? is this a L1, L2, or L3 Rocket ??

[@flyfalcons]

This can fly on anything from large I motors through small M motors, so you could theoretically certify any level with this rocket. It best fits in the Level 2 category though, and so far all of my flying has been on J and K motors.

[@photohotjock]

@@flyfalcons thank you

[@chrisadam527]

Ryan, do you still have the Drago?

[@flyfalcons]

Yes I do, was set to launch on Sunday but the rockets were drifting far that day and I couldn't risk a trip into the corn because I didn't want to leave too late in the afternoon.

[@ahbushnell1]

Where Colorado New Mexico, Utah, CA?

[@flyfalcons]

Eastern Washington

[@ahbushnell1]

@@flyfalcons Thanks!

[@albertjanes27]

Where did you get that blue case for your T3 GPS?

[@flyfalcons]

That case is sold directly from Missileworks. It takes up some room but it so easy to move the GPS between my rockets.

[@徳勝童子]

すごい☺️

[@islandtime100]

Upscale Red Der Max

[@prndownload]

merica