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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL T-BOLT GIANT LEAP ROCKETRY, LLC Copyright 2006 - 2017 Giant Leap Rocketry, LLC 2831 SW Cornelius Pass Road Hillsboro, Oregon 97123...
- Page 2 We recommend that you take your time, learn and enjoy. The T-BOLT series is another in a long line of high quality kits from Giant Leap Rocketry, LLC.
- Page 3 T-BOLT shown with the optional high performance FinCan and optional Nozzle-Shaped Motor Retainer The T-BOLT is a perfect rocket for a level 1 center of pressure (CP) when the rocket is fully launch. The T-BOLT is a 38mm minimum di- loaded and ready for flight! ameter rocket.
- Page 4 the design remains the same as provided by Parachute: 30” GLR, the CP won’t change; but, if you modify Recommended motors (motors in italics require the length of the rocket you will need to deter- 38 to 29mm adapter): mine the CP again for yourself. The CG de- Aerotech 29mm motors: H128, H165, H180, pends on the weight distribution, which can H210...
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Page 5: Parts List
PLEASE READ THE SAFETY CODE AND ANY TYPE AND KEEP SPECTATORS LIABILITY STATEMENTS AT THE END AWAY. MAKE A CHECK LIST TO HELP OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS. YOU PREPARE YOUR ROCKET PROP- ERLY SO AS NO TO OVERLOOK AN IM- NOTE: THIS ROCKET IS NOT A TOY PORTANT STEP DURING THE EXCITE- MENT AND STRESS OF PRE-FLIGHT BECAUSE OF THE ROCKETS SIZE AND... - Page 6 One- Glue stick dowel rod 18" long ASSEMBLY One- Assembly Instruction 1. On the 33" long 38mm airframe, with a pen- STYLE OPTIONS: cil mark one end "Forward” and the other end "Aft” and sand the outside of the airframe up A Slimline Nozzle retainer (Pictured on Cover) six inches from the Aft end.
- Page 7 each other overlapping the end of the tube. tor retainer. Once in position, clean up any ep- This will snug up the fit and allow a proper ad- oxy that oozed out the AFT end with alcohol hesion. Once the motor retainer is in place re- and paper towels.
- Page 8 the airframe. Dap a small drop of epoxy on the THE FORWARD END OF THE AIR- knot to prevent it from unraveling. Because Gi- FRAME (the end opposite to the fin can). Ap- ant Leap Rocketry provides heat-resistant Kev- ply epoxy in a ring to the interior of the air- lar®...
- Page 9 IMPORTANT: the heat generated that occurs as a result of the Once the Hard- ejection charge deploying your recovery system point is in place, when your rocket reaches apogee. Slide the hold the airframe chute protector onto the free end of the shock u p s i d e d o w n cord.
- Page 10 shock cord, chute protector, shock cord and air- any larger or you will risk reducing the effec- frame. See photo above. tiveness of the ejection charge. 15. Carefully remove the parachute from that RECOVERY SYSTEM PREPARATION 1. To prepare the rocket for flight, insert most of the s h o c k c o r d...
- Page 11 chute like a burrito and insert into airframe. You must position the heat pad so that it pro- tects the chute from scorching. Should you find the “burrito” to tight for the airframe, shake some corn starch on the “burrito” and it should slide much easier.
- Page 12 Slimline Nozzle Retainer and the required rail guide spacers. The instruction are Giant Leap Rocketry, LLC (herein referred to exactly the same for both set ups except you as GLR) has exercised reasonable care in the...
- Page 13 agree to the above conditions and to use our such as paper, wood, plastic, fiberglass, or, products at your own risk. You must abide by when necessary, ductile metal so that the rocket the following safety guidelines: (for more info, conforms to the other requirements of this code.
- Page 14 device that provides rigid guidance until the launcher. 13. Launch Site. 13.1 Launch a high rocket has reached a speed adequate to ensure a power rocket only in an outdoor area where tall safe flight path. 11.2 Incorporate a jet deflector trees, power lines, and buildings will not pre- device if necessary to prevent the rocket motor sent a hazard to the safe flight operation of a...
- Page 15 get, or so the rocket's flight path goes into be exercised at all times. By purchasing this pro- clouds or beyond the boundaries of the flying duct(s) from GLR, you agree to: (1) Assume all field (launch site). 16.2 Do not launch a high of the risks, damages, injury, or even death.
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