Odyssey

[Art HoagParticipant]

Hi all, as some of you may already know, Doug Gerrard and I have been working on a project that we started last Winter, for those of you who didn’t know, we thought that you might be interested. Odyssey is in the final stages of construction and is not very far from finish work. The maiden flight will take place at Oktoberfest later this year. Check out the website, updates and more photos will be added in the coming weeks as the rocket is completed.

http://www.odyssey.us.com

Art & Doug

[MikeSModerator]

Very, Very Nice.

Beautiful Project.

WOW

[AdrianParticipant]

Wow, Art, that is one impressive bird, and very well documented. I’ll be coming back to study this some more to learn how to do a big project right. I can’t wait to see the film.

[Bruce R. Schaefer]

Doug, Art, that is one well-constructed rocket!

[Bret PackardParticipant]

The rocket is outstanding and the documentation is just as good. Thanks for sharing!

[Ed Dawson]

I knew you two were up to something, but this exceeds all expectations. I can’t wait to see this bird.

Awesome project guys!

[Warren B. MusselmanModerator]

After seeing the parts in the back of Art’s car at the February launch, I knew we were in for something special – between Art and Dougs skills, there are two of the most experienced large rocket builders in the West. I’m sure it will be a superb rocket and I can’t wait to see it fly.

Good luck with this guys. When are you planning on flying it?

Warren

[Doug GerrardParticipant]

When are you planning on flying it?

Sunday of Oktoberfest, October 5th. Sorry for rubbing it in Warren but its on the web site http://www.odyssey.us.com/Flights/Flightsflight1.html

Actually I’m in the process of updating the web page. Not much change in appearance but a lot easier to maintain. My sister is the web page guru and she is helping me out with some improvements.

Art and I want to cover the outside with a few layers of carbon before painting. So there will be some more pictures under the construction pages. The carbon wasn’t necessary for the booster but we were concerned about the payload section landing and damaging the end of the tubing. The payload section and upper recovery section weighs over 50 pounds. We are worried the tubing may crack upon landing.

Doug

[Bruce R. Schaefer]

The payload section and upper recovery section weighs over 50 pounds.

Well, Doug, stability won’t be an issue. Ha! 😉 Whoever reads this… this is what two of our best can do. Beyond impressive, guys. This puppy’s gonna rock… et!

[Warren B. MusselmanModerator]

Doug,

Have you thought about a layer or two of Kevlar at the ends of the upper airframe? Far more able to take impact than carbon or fiberglass. Of course you have to cover it with at least one or two layers of something that can actually be sanded.

Warren

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