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E. Install the motors by sliding them into the motor mount

tubes and securing the motor retainer – either the metal

hooks or a washer and nut on a threaded rod, depend-

ing upon the motor mount selected.

F. Insert and secure the igniters as

directed in the engine's instructions. For

clusters, be careful to connect the igniter

wires together without pulling them out of

the motors. For more information, view the

video on "How to Cluster Rocket Motors

Scan to

with Success" on the Apogee website.

view video

G. The rocket is now ready to be taken to the launch pad

for flight.

Countdown and Launch Procedure

The Quick Draw is a large rocket and needs to be flown on a fairly large field. The first flights should be done in light

winds so that the flight characteristics can be learned. Additionally, it is ideal to simulate a Quick Draw flight if unusual motor

combinations are used to check both stability and ejection charge timing. Also, ensure that the flying site is far from any

power lines, trees, or low-flying aircraft. The launch area must be free from dry weeds, brown grass, and other fire haz-

ards.

7. Remove the safety key from the launch controller.

6. Slide the rocket onto the launch rod. The rocket should slide freely along the rod.

5. Attach the clips to the igniter wires. Ensure that the clips do not touch either each other or the metal blast deflector.

Otherwise, a misfire is likely.

4. Stand back from the rocket as far as the launch controller wire allows (a minimum of 40 feet for motors E or larger, or,

indeed, any cluster flight).

3. Insert the safety key to arm the launch system.

2. Give a loud countdown! 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... LAUNCH!

1. Press and hold the button until the engine ignites. Once the rocket is away, remove the safety key.

Misfire Procedure

Misfires happen when a launch is commanded, but the engine does not light. Sometimes this is a result of the igniter

burning but failing to light the engine. At other times, the igniter will not burn at all. In any case, the safety key should be

removed from the launch controller. Wait a full minute (60 seconds) prior to approaching the rocket (as per the NAR safety

code). Check that the igniter wires or clips were not shorted together. If so, the short can be corrected and launch attempt-

ed again. If the engine simply failed to light, remove the old igniter and install a new one. Make sure the igniter is installed

all the way into the engine and that it is in contact with the propellant. Always follow the NAR (National Association of Rock-

etry) Model Rocket Safety Code when launching model rockets.

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Step E

Step F

Twist igniter wires

together for cluster

launches