Rocketry Planet

After a few recent reports from users, we have investigated, identified and corrected an early main deployment issue for flights that exceed 10K AGL.  If you fly below 10K AGL, the altimeter deploys the main at the correct preset AGL elevation.  This code patch is a critical update for anyone planning on flying above or close to 10K AGL, and is optional for those that fly below 10K AGL.  This patch applies to the following SN's (1000 thru 1567) and includes the PML Co-Pilot v2.0.

If you'd like to have your unit reflashed, verify your serial number is within the applicable serial number range, then package the unit(s) up and ship your package via USPS 1st class shipping w/Delivery Confirmation to our P.O. Box:

Missile Works Corp.
PO Box 1725
Lyons CO 80540

We'll return the unit to you USPS 1st class postage paid w/Delivery Confirmation.  For your inconvenience we'll include a free rotary switch OR $4 worth of retail goods per unit.  Please specify in writing what you'd like when you return your unit(s). You may also choose a $6 credit for any new purchase for each altimeter returned. 

Further reference information on this code patch is available on our web site:

http://www.missileworks.com/rrc2-update.html

We sincerely apologize for this situation, and thank you for your continued support!

Reader comments:

#1 Re: Article: RRC2-mini / PML Co-pilot v2.0 10K AGL code patch

Does anyone know how early the main deployments were with this bug?

UncleVanya on 10-09-2008 08:18 AM

#2 Re: Article: RRC2-mini / PML Co-pilot v2.0 10K AGL code patch

Not me, but I have #1369 so I'm boxing it up now......

Sono_6 on 10-09-2008 08:21 AM

#3 Re: Article: RRC2-mini / PML Co-pilot v2.0 10K AGL code patch

Well, this would explain why my recent flight at LDRS to over 18,000 ft resulted in a main deploy only 10 sec after apogee as witnessed by 2 people watching through binoculars. I was lucky as the rocket was recovered 2mi. away.

Same thing happened at the Winternationals on a flight to 12,000, and was recovered 3.7 mi away.

I was beginning to doubt my technique. Hats off to Missle works for announcing this glitch and fixing the problem.

blackjack2564 on 10-09-2008 09:51 AM

#4 Re: Article: RRC2-mini / PML Co-pilot v2.0 10K AGL code patch

Quote:

I was beginning to doubt my technique. Hats off to Missle works for announcing this glitch and fixing the problem.

Say it ain't so Jim!

When will you be in the O'burg neck o' the woods again?

UncleVanya on 10-09-2008 01:37 PM

#5 Re: Article: RRC2-mini / PML Co-pilot v2.0 10K AGL code patch

What claim (if any) would a person have if they lost their rocket due to early deployment and drift? Would Jim stand behind that loss? I would not think so - since how you would prove the use of a product that is lost would be complicated but maybe on a well documented L3 flight?

I ask - because we seem to have different expectations of our vendors depending on what component they sell.

UncleVanya on 10-09-2008 01:38 PM

#6 Re: Article: RRC2-mini / PML Co-pilot v2.0 10K AGL code patch

I've always been impressed by Missile Works' products and service.

just my 2c...

Sono_6 on 10-09-2008 03:45 PM

#7 Re: Article: RRC2-mini / PML Co-pilot v2.0 10K AGL code patch

Thanks Jim for fixing the problem. All companies have problems from time to time but not all take responsibility to solve the problem. I'm a very happy customer and your service has always been first class. I'll be sending in my alt after our next launch.


Barre'

amarillo_rocket on 10-09-2008 07:16 PM

#8 Re: Article: RRC2-mini / PML Co-pilot v2.0 10K AGL code patch

I'm glad this came out early enough, i'm using three of them at MWP the end of this month and all three of them fall into the recalled SN's. The first time I used one was last spring and I got an early deployment from the main at 7300feet. I thought it was something I did wrong.

Thanks for the fix Missile Works.

Darin

MACH5 on 10-09-2008 07:34 PM

#9 Re: Article: RRC2-mini / PML Co-pilot v2.0 10K AGL code patch

Well, that explains it. It happened to me at BALLS with a flight to 12.6K. Not sure how early the main came out, but it was very close to apogee. I sent my altimeters back to Jim for inspection before this announcement came out.

Ken Good

KJGood on 10-10-2008 08:26 AM

#10 Re: Article: RRC2-mini / PML Co-pilot v2.0 10K AGL code patch

Hey UV!
I was at Oct. launch, and will be at Nov's,..... unless I decide to take a walk on the wild side, and head up to Red Glare.

Jim H.

blackjack2564 on 10-11-2008 06:01 PM

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