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83mm M Motor

2011-06-10T13:43:00.000-07:00

Well, the 83mm K motor got an upgrade and now is a 83mm mid M class motor. It was flown for the first time at Northern Colorado Rocketry's Mile High Mayhem Memorial Day weekend. It teleported a 5.5", 70" rocket to 9170' at the speed of sound.

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Coming Soon! 83mm K motor

2010-07-08T15:05:00.000-07:00

This summer Alpha Hybrids has been testing a new motor - an 83mm K500 motor. Uses the same pre-fill technology and Pyrodex Pellet ignition. Here is a view of the injector.

Alpha Hybrids SALE!!!

2010-02-01T21:04:00.001-08:00

Now until April, all reloads are 60% off!

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CERTIFIED!!!

2009-05-30T22:34:00.000-07:00

Alpha Hybrids is proud to announce the certification of their first motor, and I250 with 540Ns of total impulse. This uses the Candlepower wax fuel grain.

Here is the official thrust curve below:

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Flight of the Aerospike!

2008-09-09T08:06:00.000-07:00

The aerospike flew and landed successfully this weekend a Northern Colorado Rocketry's Sunday research launch. Thanks a ton to Art Hoag who offered his rocket 'Slipstream' to fly the aerospike in. It was a great flight and we should have pictures later this week. The rocket even landed without any damage to the spike. Pictured here is a 12 pound rocket that flew to 1300' on the I250 motor. It was a nice low and slow flight to demonstrate the motor!

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For those about to rock....

2008-08-24T16:19:00.000-07:00

This nozzle is for you....

Cooler than Joe Camel and doesn't cause cancer. How can someone not want to fly the first aerospike on the block? Here are two videos....don't drool on your keyboard.

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Great Scott!

2008-07-09T21:28:00.000-07:00

Looks like we've found the clear aluminum!

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Wax Based Fuels

2008-05-19T18:29:00.000-07:00

Alpha Hybrids has put together a PDF on two of the fuels we used. We hope that this will help to inform those wishing to pursue developing their own hybrid motors!

Wax Based Hybrids

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New Videos

2008-05-13T12:14:00.000-07:00

Here are the latest videos from the static test department of candidates for certification. The last one is a maybe - the R&D department needs to do more testing on it. We are still working our way to certification of these motors. It is a process that takes more time than one thinks, especially to produce a product that is reliable and consistent for our consumers.

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News Release 4/9/2008

2008-04-09T15:47:00.000-07:00

Just an update to keep those interested informed....the picture really says it all...

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Information Release 11/5/2007

2007-11-05T16:44:00.000-08:00

Well, October has come and gone and we've been busy! We've decided to develop multiple reloads and get them certified at the same time. Currently we will be certifying two reloads in the coming months - "Candlepower" and "Resinator". On the right in the picture below is the "Candlepower" reload - a wax/asphalt mixture that produces a bright yellow flame with a hint of smoke. On the left is the 'Resinator' reload - a HTPB mixture that produces very visible mach diamonds as well as a blue flame with no smoke. The MSRP of the Candlepower reloads is $50 for a 3 pack. The MSRP of the Resinator reloads is $40 for a 2 pack.

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Information Release 9/14/2007

2007-09-14T21:44:00.000-07:00

Alpha Hybrids will be submitting the 440cc, I 200 550N motor with the exclusive Wax/Asphalt formulation to NAR S&T for certification in mid October. The 440cc motor will include one 440cc flight tank, one 54mm case with integral thrust ring, graphite nozzle, splash collar and 440cc injector. MSRP will be $200. If one wishes to purchase another 440cc flight tank and injector so that multiple flights can be done in a day without having to bring a bigger supply tank they will be $50 for the set. Standard 'Candlepower' reloads will come 3 to a pack and be initally priced at $50.

If there is interest Alpha Hybrids will also release the 300cc, I 175 350N motor with both the 'Candlepower' and 'Resinator' reloads. The 'Resinator' reloads are an HTPB mixture that produces a more pronouced black smoke.

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Pictures!

2007-08-26T14:59:00.002-07:00

Here are a couple pictures of the 300cc motor flying and the rocket, the fabulous Gretna Strang! All pictures are courtesy of Dave Hanson (thanks Dave!!!!) Also take note that there isn't any 'special' GSE near the pad - no tanks or solenoids - just the same setup for solids.

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300cc Motor Flight Testing

2007-08-19T17:04:00.000-07:00

Today at the Tripoli Colorado Research launch Alpha Hybrids flight tested the 300cc Wax/Asphalt motor. 3 flights were completed and the data is being compared to the extensive static testing to verify performance. All 3 flights were in a 5.5" 14 pound (loaded) rocket named Gretna Strang. While it didn't break any altitude records all the flights were up close and personal. The motors performed flawlessly as well as an altimeter in development. Attached is a picture of the thrust curve taken from the altimeter.

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