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high power rocket in the opinion of the Safety 
Monitor.   13.2 Do not locate a launcher closer 
to the edge of the flying field (launch site) than 
one-half the radius of the minimum launch site 
dimension  stated  in  Table  1.    13.3  The  flying 
field (launch site) shall be at least as large for a 
given  impulse  as  stated  Table  1  of  the  Tripoli 
safety  code.  See 

www.tripoli.org

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www.tripoli.org

/>  .  14.  Launcher  Location 

14.1  Locate  the  launcher  more  than  1,500  feet 
front  any  occupied  building.  14.2  Ensure  that 
the  ground  for  a  radius  of  10  feet  around  the 
launcher is clear of brown grass, dry weeds, or 
other  easy-to-burn  materials  that  could  be  ig-
nited during launch by the exhaust of the rocket 
motor.    15.  Safe  Distances.    15.1  No  person 
shall  be  closer  to  the  launch  of  a  high  power 
rocket  than  the  person  actually  launching  the 
rocket and those authorized by the Safety Moni-
tor.  15.2  All spectators shall remain within an 
area  determined  by  the  Safety  Monitor  and  be-
hind the Safety Monitor and the person launch-
ing  the  rocket.    15.3  A  person  shall  not  be 
closer to the launch of a high power rocket than 
the applicable minimum safe distance set forth 
in  Table  2  of  the  Tripoli  Safety  code.  See 

www.tripoli.org

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http://www.tripoli.org/

.  16. 

Launch  Operations.    16.1  Do  not  ignite  and 
launch a high power rocket horizontally, at a tar-
get,  or  so  the  rocket's  flight  path  goes  into 
clouds  or  beyond  the  boundaries  of  the  flying 
field (launch site).   16.2 Do not launch a high 
power rocket if the surface wind at the launcher 

is more than twenty (20) miles per hour.   16.3 
Do not operate a high power rocket in a manner 
that  is  hazardous  to  aircraft.    17.  Launch  Con-
trol.    17.1  Launch  a  high  power  rocket  only 
with the immediate knowledge, permission, and 
attention  of  the  Safety  Monitor.    17.2 All  per-
sons in the launching, spectator, and parking ar-
eas  during  a  countdown  and  launch  shall  be 
standing and facing the launcher if requested to 
do so by the Safety Monitor.   17.3 Precede the 
launch  with  a  five  (5)  second  countdown  audi-
ble  throughout  the  launching,  spectator,  and 
parking  areas. This  countdown  is  given  by  the 
person  launching  the  rocket,  the  Safety  Moni-
tor,  or  other  flying  site  operating  personnel.  
17.4 Do not approach a high power rocket that 
has misfired until the safety inter-lock has been 
removed  or  the  battery  has  been  disconnected 
front  the  ignition  system,  one  minute  has 
passed,  and  the  Safety  Monitor  has  given  per-
mission for only a single person to approach the 
misfired  rocket  to  inspect  it.  I  understand  and 
will at all times conduct myself with the under-
standing  that  the  above  stated  risks  and  safety 
procedures;  (a)  are  not  necessarily  all  of  the 
risks, (b) that even by observing the above pro-
cedures  there  remain  RISKS  OF  INJURY  OR 
DEATH from HIGH POWER ROCKETRY, (c) 
that the utmost in attention and prudence must 
be exercised at all times. By purchasing this pro-
duct(s) from GLR, you agree to: (1) Assume all 
of the risks, damages, injury, or even death.  (2) 
Assume  the  obligation  to  exercise  the  utmost 

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Summary of Contents for T-BOLT

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL T BOLT GIANT LEAP ROCKETRY LLC Copyright 2006 2019 Giant Leap Rocketry LLC 2831 SE Cornelius Pass Road Hillsboro Oregon 97123 ...

Page 2: ...N THE MOTER CHOSEN GO OVER 6000 FEET THEREFORE A TRACKING SYSTEM IS RECOMMENDED FOR A SUCCESSFUL RECOVERY We at Giant Leap Rocketry LLC hope you enjoy this rocket The T BOLT is carefully engineered to make this rocket high performance on the one hand yet efficient to build on the other We recommend that you take your time learn and enjoy The T BOLT series is another in a long line of high quality ...

Page 3: ...be flown on a variety of motors to extremely high altitudes Be certain your center of gravity CG is at least 1 5 body diameters or more forward of the center of pressure CP when the rocket is fully loaded and ready for flight This is critically important or the rocket will not be stable in flight For example if your rocket is 1 5 in diameter then the CG should be at least 3 forward of the center o...

Page 4: ...cifications This rocket comes in both Fiberglass and Mag naframe Fiberglass Specs are listed first and Ma gaframe listed second Fiberglass Dry Wt Mass no motor load 38 15 oz Length 42 with Nozzle retainer the length is 43 Outside Diameter O D 1 65 Inside Diameter I D 1 36 CP 36 7 aft from GLR Pinnacle Nosecone tip CG should be less than 33 aft of GLR Pinna cle Nosecone tip Motor Mount 38mm 29mm wi...

Page 5: ...CK ETRY WHOSE ORGANIZERS HAVE SE CURED AN APPROPRIATE WAIVER FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMIN ISTRATION FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SUBSTANTIAL FINES AND OR IMPRISONMENT DO NOT EVEN THINK OF FLYING THIS ROCKET ANY WHERE EXCEPT AT CERTIFIED LAUNCHES IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR ARE UNCLEAR REGARDING THE ASSEM BLY OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT PLEASE CALL GIANT LEAP ROCK ETRY LLC YOU ARE TOTALLY RE SPONS...

Page 6: ...ly Instruction One Swivel STYLE OPTIONS A Slimline Nozzle retainer Pictured on Cover and GLR Rail Guide Stand offs are available as an option Disposable Supplies Needed by the Builder to Assemble This Kit 5 15 or 30 Minute Epoxy or Aeropoxy Can Be Ordered Separately From GLR Mixing Cups and Mixing Sticks Can Be Ordered Separately From GLR J B Weld Can Be Ordered Separately From GLR Masking Tape Ta...

Page 7: ...You could lose the motor if you do not use J B Weld Allow to fully cure be fore moving to the next step If during your trial fitting of the GLR Slimline Motor Re tainer the GLR Slimline Motor Retainer seems a bit too loose simply place a SMALL amount of tape on the aft end of the airframe at dis tances of about 120 degrees from each other overlapping the end of the tube This will snug up the fit a...

Page 8: ...epoxy that oozed out the AFT end with alcohol and paper towels Set upright on your work surface rest ing on the retainer and allow to fully cure 7 Next identify the GLR Hard point Recov ery System Anchor Place the eyebolt through the center of the device and tighten the nut There should be a washer on both sides of the Hard point Secure one end of the GLR Kev lar Shock Cord to the eye bolt by tyin...

Page 9: ...ring to the interior of the air frame The ring of epoxy should coat the inter nal circumference of the airframe from the 16 to the 15 mark from the forward end of the air frame It is important to avoid getting the J B Weld on other areas inside the airframe so do the best you can You will be able to clean up some later Repeat the procedure as necessary until you have a full solid ring of J B Weld ...

Page 10: ...rd and is not stable in the air frame place the airframe in a more horizon tal position Allow the J B Weld to fully cure 9 GLR provides a high quality Kevlar Para chute Heat Shield to protect your parachute from the heat generated that occurs as a result of the ejection charge deploying your recovery system when y o u r r o c k e t reaches apogee Slide the GLR Kevlar Para c h u t e H e a t Shield ...

Page 11: ... with your finger Side the shroud lines to gether through the free end of the swivel and open the shroud lines enough to allow the para chute to slide through and knot down onto the swivel The attachment point of the swivel is critical When the rocket descends you don t want the airframe and GLR Pinnicle Nosecone banging into each other so there needs to be adequate and appropriate spacing of the ...

Page 12: ... Slide the GLR Pinnacle Nosecone onto air frame The GLR Pinnacle Nosecone should be snug but not tight onto the airframe If the GLR Pinnacle Nosecone is too loose use a piece of masking tape on the shoulder of the GLR Pinnacle Nosecone to snug the fit If too tight sand gently with 240 grit sandpaper Re member the chute is deployed when HOT gases from ejection charge expand in the air frame popping...

Page 13: ...il Guide to the points on the airframe While curing sight down the tube to check for good alignment It is also a good idea to place some masking tape on the rail guides lightly securing them to the spacers and securing the spacers to the airframe The masking tape will prevent a drooping of the guide system as the J B Weld sets It is advis able to rest your rocket on a counter so that the GLR FinCa...

Page 14: ... of the airframe Spread the glue on the outside inside and edge of the airframe end and let it set completely Obtain from your local hardware store some DAP Plastic Wood It doesn t mat ter the color Prime the phe nolic airframe with extra thick filler spray primer With a gloved finger extrude a small amount of the DAP Plastic Wood and trace the fine grooves of the Phenolic Airframe and deposit the...

Page 15: ...nes for more info see www tripoli org The following is a con densed version of the NAR TRA HIGH POWER SAFETY CODE The complete code can be found in the handbooks of the organiza tions 1 Only a person who is a certified flyer shall operate or fly a high power rocket 2 Must comply with United States Code 1348 Airspace Control and Facilities Federal Avia tion Act of 1958 and other applicable federal ...

Page 16: ...ensure a safe flight path 11 2 Incorporate a jet deflector device if necessary to prevent the rocket motor exhaust from impinging directly on flammable materials 11 3 A launching device shall not be capable of launching a rocket at an angle more than 20 degrees front vertical 11 4 Place the end of the launch rod or rail above eye level or cap it to prevent accidental eye injury Store the launch ro...

Page 17: ... of the flying field launch site 16 2 Do not launch a high power rocket if the surface wind at the launcher is more than twenty 20 miles per hour 16 3 Do not operate a high power rocket in a manner that is hazardous to aircraft 17 Launch Con trol 17 1 Launch a high power rocket only with the immediate knowledge permission and attention of the Safety Monitor 17 2 All per sons in the launching spect...

Page 18: ...vent 3 that you must be over 18 years old for motor purchase and use GLR cannot be held respon sible for the failure of participants to abide by safety codes rules regulations etc By using the products you agree to abide by these condi tions 17 ...

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