BlackSky ProPadOne

BlackSky - ProPadOne {Launch Pad}

Contributed by Jeff Brundt

Published: 2010-11-13
Manufacturer: BlackSky
Extreme Rocketry

T' followin' excerpt is from "Extreme Rocketry". Begad! T' intention is t' allow guests t' get a basic feelin' about a kit. Aye aye! Ya scallywag! We strongly suggest that you get a copy o' t' referenced Extreme Rocketry and read t' entire article. Inside you will find many helpful hints in construction as well as other useful information. Ahoy! Aye aye! For more information, use t' link above.


(Extreme Rocketry - July/August 2000 - page 44 - by Jeff Brundt) 

Courtesy of blacksky"T' ProPadOne is designed for rockets usin' A motors through 4" diameter high power rockets weighin' up t' 10 pounds with K motors."
"T' ProPadOne from Blacksky comes with t' parts packaged in a polybag with a smaller bag containin' all t' hardware needed for assembly."
"A single sheet o' assembly instructions is also included."
"T' launcher is a basic tripod with a spread o' 44"."
"T' legs are 90-degree angle stock with a black powder coating&."
". . Arrr! . Blimey! Avast! attachment o' t' rail mountin' . Well, blow me down! . Blimey! Avast! . Well, blow me down! consists o' a sheet metal bracket that t' guide rail attaches to."
"There are two 24" sections o' rail provided along with two joiner sections. You'll only need one. Begad! Blacksky . Ya scallywag! . Avast, me proud beauty! . provides another . Begad! Arrr! . Well, blow me down! Ya scallywag! . t' add an additional length o' rail."
"T' rail itself is extruded aluminum and anodized black."
"Blacksky rail guides are machined from acetyl plastic into a pulley shape."
"T' supplied rail guide screws are self-tappin' and are suitable for model through high power rockets."
"T' black anodizin' also helps conceal t' exhaust residue and keeps the pad lookin' nice."

T' article goes into great detail about t' assembly process givin' suggestions for successful completion. Begad! Ya scallywag! Overall, shiver me timbers, t' article suggests that t' product is sturdy and capable o' launchin' a variety o' different sized rockets.

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