Gunpowder Falls Rocket Works
August 2003
F1 Rocket Builders
"Tips"
Rocket Works
IO-540, 300 hp
"Tips" is a collection of questions, problems, advice, comments, and building tips selected from the daily F1 builders list e-mail exchanges, arranged following the general sections of the Rocket Assembly Manual. Each section listed below is a separate MS Word file which may be printed. The contents of "Tips" is unedited cut and paste and updated every few days. The information and opinions expressed are those of the individual builder and displayed here without representations or warranties.
For proper aircraft building and assembly techniques refer to FAA documents. Regardless of any advice that may be exchanged here, your own certified flight instructor, your own appropriately licensed mechanic, the Federal Aviation Regulations, the pilots operating handbook, and various transmittals from the FAA, the manufacturers, and component suppliers should be considered as the ultimate authorities.
Please direct comments to:
Bill Tew
F1 Rocket #81 N5491W
Carroll County Airport (KDMW)
Westminster, MD
wptew@worldnet.att.net
Engine Mount, Gear Legs & Brakes