EMRR's Model Rocket Review: Public Missiles (PML)

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REV 2.4 - Tue Aug 17 11:00:58 2010

PML
AMRAAM (3")

6030 Paver Lane
Jeddo, MI 48032
(810) 327-1710

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SPECS:

61.2" x 3" - 51 oz

ROCKSIM FILE:

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REC'D MOTORS:

29mm, 38mm, 54mm; (PML website has specifics)

The following excerpt is from "Sport Rocketry".The intention is to allow guests to get a basic feeling about a kit.We strongly suggest that you get a copy of the referenced Sport Rocketry and read the entire article. Inside you will find many helpful hints in construction as well as other useful information. For more information, use the two links above.

(Sport Rocketry - Summer 1996 - page 31 - by Alex Seltsikas)

[Picture] "The instructions consist of a single sheet of paper with a series of small diagrams on one side detailing the construction steps, and a diagram of the rocker together with the lettering and markings on the reverse side."
"PML's phenolic tubing is excellent - heavy but really strong. It comes pre-slotted. . ."
"The fins are made of "G-10 phenolic". . . .They are completely rigid and very strong."
"Other outstanding features in this kit include an ejection piston . . ."
"You get one of PML's "Kwik Switch" mounts in the kit."
"You get adapters to scale down from 54mm to 38mm to 29mm."
"The kit slots together like a child's wooden jigsaw puzzle."
"The first flight was with a single-use Aerotech G80-3T and I wouldn't use anything less than that . . ."
"A fantastic kit - a joy to build and fly."

The entire article gives the impression is that this kit is a good value for beginners in high power rocketry.

"A note to anyone who purchases our kits. If you ever have a fit or function problem with ANY of our parts, as was mentioned in this review, it's easy to fix...CALL US! We're committed to the best kits and customer service out there, so if you have a problem contact us and we'll make it right. 810-468-1748, M-F, 9-5pm EST, or email ADWaddell@home.com." - Public Missiles Support Rep - Andrew Waddell

GUEST's OPINION:
06/00 - "I have flown the PML AMRAAM 3 on several sizes of motors from the I161 to the J570. With the J570 it went to 6800 ft. at near mach speed. It flew great every time with perfect recovery." (L.M.)

GUEST's OPINION:
09/99 - "IMHO this would make an excellent Level 1 kit. It's fairly easy to put together, looks great and flies wonderfully on an H128-S. It'll fly on a G75 so you could test before the cert flight." (A.M.C.)

GUEST's OPINION:
"I found the directions to be straight forward and easy to follow, however I am very disappointed with the fit of the pieces. The outer diameter of the nose cone is noticeably smaller than the OD of the airframe. The coupler included with the kit is smaller than the ID of the airframe tubes, causing the rocket to not fit together well at the separation point. Plus it required considerable amount of masking tape to get the desired friction fit between upper and lower airframe." (S.F.)

GUEST's OPINION:
"I found the kit fun ( and easy) to build. A very strong kit. I have flown it on I-300 and 357 Motors. Perfect flight every time. It was my level 1 kit and might be my level 2. It is my all around sport flyer. PML has great kits plus other great goodies." (C.M.)

GUEST's OPINION:
"This was a great kit to build, and it looks beautiful when done. Flew on a I-211 down in Muncie. Looked and sounded great!!!" (J.W.)

SPECIFIC ROCKET TIP:
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Date	Name	Motor	Ejection/ Altitude	Wind	Notes
06-20-2008	Howie Druckerman	AT RMS H250-M	Apogee - NC Down	0-5 mph winds	- First flight went well -- no issues -- delay was M drilled down by 5 washers
07-19-2008	Howie Druckerman	AMW RMS I315-Altim	Apogee - Perfect	0-5 mph winds	Event: CRMRC 7/08 - A great flight but a grey rocket against a grey sky was lost by all watching until the second charge went off.
07-25-2008	Howie Druckerman	AT RMS I215-10	Apogee - Perfect	5-10 mph winds	Event: NYPower 13 - 58 inch chute is way too big. Rocket floated over a mile away and seemed to be catching thermals at times. Found the next morning. Needs something greater than PML48 but less than 58
07-26-2008	Howie Druckerman	AT RMS J460-Altim	Very Early	5-10 mph winds	Event: NYPower 13 - About 1 second after motor burnout, main chute deployed causing 1/4 inch zipper. Appears to be inertial separation.
08-17-2008	Howie Druckerman	Kos TRM I550-Altim	Apogee - NC Up (3200 ft)	10+ mph winds	Event: St. Albans - No issues what so ever
09-20-2008	Howie Druckerman	AT RMS H242-9	Just Past (1-2sec)	10+ mph winds	- Piston caught in tree; rocket and parachute were hanging down. removed chute and NC then shook tree and rocket fell down.
10-19-2008	Howie Druckerman	AMW RMS I315-Altim	Apogee - NC Down	0-5 mph winds	- Main at 400 seemed a bit lower than normal (about 200) but chute opened.
03-23-2009	Howie Druckerman	AT RMS I215-Altim	Apogee - Perfect	0-5 mph winds	- A great flight with a 56 inch Top Flight chute on the dual deploy stretched version.
07-03-2009	Howie Druckerman	Ces RLD H400-Altim	Apogee - Perfect	0-5 mph winds	Event: LDRS-28 - Landed in the same field as the launchers
10-17-2009	Howie Druckerman	AMW RMS I315-Altim	Apogee - Perfect (2826 ft)	0-5 mph winds	- A tribute to Paul Robinson who had died the week before. He custom made the motor for me and the flight was perfect with an RRC2 mini in control.
11-22-2009	Howie Druckerman	AT RMS I200-Altim	Apogee - Perfect (2100 ft)	0-5 mph winds	- Another great flight with less than a quarter mile to walk to retrieve.
03-08-2003	Jim Hawk	AT RMS H123-M	Just Past (1-2sec)	Calm	-
03-08-2003	Jim Hawk	AT RMS H128-M	Just Past (1-2sec)	Calm	-
05-16-2004	Larry Hobbs	AT RMS I154-10	Apogee - Perfect (2643 ft)	5-10 mph winds	Event: Dairy Aire Central Cal TRA - Looked great going up straight with black smoke. Dropped chute down to 36 inches from 48 and still had a long walk. Perhaps 1/2 mile. ALT 2643
10-25-2003	Hans Jessee	Ces RLD H153-10	Apogee - NC Down	5-10 mph winds	- Yes!Certified!! Cert Flight: L1
10-25-2003	Hans Jessee	Ces RLD I285-12	Apogee - Perfect	5-10 mph winds	- went so high about out of sight!!!!
10-01-2004	Taylor Jessee	Ces RLD I205-12	Apogee - NC Down	0-5 mph winds	Event: High Frontier - Went up fast almost out of sight!
06-05-2005	Taylor Jessee	AT RMS H180-S	Apogee - NC Up	10+ mph winds	Event: Prarie Thunder - Perfect!
06-21-2009	Taylor Jessee	AT RMS I225-M	Apogee - NC Down	5-10 mph winds	Event: Nebraska Heat - Great Flight of the Rebuilt AMRAAM!! Flies very Straight with new fins.
09-06-2009	Taylor Jessee	Ces RLD I287-11	Apogee - NC Down	5-10 mph winds	Event: A.I.R.fest XV - The rebuilt amraam flies absolutely beautiful now! I can't wait to try it on a FULL I motor. Straight and fast, with a short walk!
04-15-2000	Ken Johnson	AT RMS H97-7	Apogee - Perfect	Calm	- A great motor for the low and slow crowd. Moves slow and ejects right at apogee
01-11-2004	Mike Kimbler	Ces RLD H143-10	Apogee - Perfect	0-5 mph winds	- Level 1 Certification Flight - Succesful!!!! Cert Flight: L1
03-13-2004	Mike Kimbler	AT RMS H128-7	Didn't See	0-5 mph winds	- Great flight
04-17-2004	Mike Kimbler	AT RMS H128-M	Just Past (1-2sec)	5-10 mph winds	Event: SoAR SpringFest - Great flight
04-17-2004	Mike Kimbler	Ces RLD H143-10	Apogee - Perfect	5-10 mph winds	Event: SoAR SpringFest - Great flight...had to walk @1/2 mile to retrieve
05-08-2004	Mike Kimbler	AT RMS H128-M	Apogee - NC Up	5-10 mph winds	Event: ROSCO -
05-08-2004	Mike Kimbler	AT RMS I300-M	Apogee - NC Down	5-10 mph winds	Event: ROSCO -
09-03-2005	Mike Kimbler	AT RMS H128-M	Apogee - NC Up	10+ mph winds	Event: Freedom Launch -
09-03-2006	Mike Kimbler	AT RMS H238-M	Apogee - NC Up	Calm	Event: Freedom Launch 2006 -
11-11-2006	Mike Kimbler	AT RMS H73-M	Just Past (1-2sec)	5-10 mph winds	-
09-01-2007	Mike Kimbler	AT RMS H238-M	Apogee - NC Down	Gusty	Event: Freedom Launch -
09-02-2007	Mike Kimbler	AT RMS H128-M	Apogee - NC Down	Light winds	Event: Freedom Launch -
04-16-2005	Chris LaPanse	AT RMS H123-6	Apogee - NC Down	5-10 mph winds	Event: Mile High Mayhem 2005 (Northern Colorado Rocketry) - Beautiful flight - perfect, dead straight boost, 32 flame. Ejection barely past apogee, right as it was arcing over. 48 chute (upgrade)came out instantly. No damage. Great flight, and NAR Jr. Level 1 was a success. Cert Flight: L1
10-13-2002	Dale Martin	AT RMS J350-L	Just Past (1-2sec)	5-10 mph winds	- L2 cert flight went up like a bat. Deployed perfect changed to a 48 chute so from apogee of 5,345 ft it drifted quite a ways but as was a cert flight I wanted it back alive and resdy to fly again. Cert Flight: L2
05-17-2009	Jason Varricchione	Ces RLD H120-9	Just Past (1-2sec) (1700 ft)	5-10 mph winds	- Time/Weather: 2:00pm, partly cloudy, 52 degrees F. First flight on rocket. Slight weather cocking, but beautiful flight and no damage. Successful certification attempt! Cert Flight: L1