Screenname Motivation

[cycloneted]

I'd like to point out that I am the original Ted on this site, and should not be confused with the doppleganger TedCyclone.

 

[c.y.c.l.o.n.e.s]

It'll launch on a 54mm motor (likely to have thrust between ~150 and ~600 lbs).

A guidance system would require several modifications/components:

• more-powerful motor capability to get the required distance
• modifications to the fins to allow for active-control
• the guidance components themselves (obviously)
• back-room deals to acquire parts and avoid getting my *** thrown in jail

I wonder if the use of the words "rocket" and "guidance system" will cause this thread to get flagged on a government security computer somewhere. I honestly think that it might.

 

[iahawkhunter]

I wonder if the use of the words "rocket" and "guidance system" will cause this thread to get flagged on a government security computer somewhere. I honestly think that it might.

Perhaps, but nowhere is there any discussion regarding the actual joining of those two entities or a coordination of efforts to do so. I would expect that there are more menacing combinations of "rocket" and "guidance system" on the interwebz than a tongue-in-cheek reference on a sports fan-site.

 

[Psyclone Brian]

Psychology major.
Avatar = is actually a crenosphere. It's my fantasy idea for a future indoor stadium at ISU.

 

[MeanDean]

The (somewhat) recent thread about how individuals are connected to the AD made me think that it could be interested to find out how some of us chose our screennames. Any takers?

I took mine from a rocket (named "Hawk Hunter") I started building in 2006 (see attached images). To help with the sense of scale, the rocket is 8' 4" long with diameters of 5.5" and 4". I hope to finally get it launched this summer (school got in the way of completing it) in Walcott, and hopefully there will be a wind out of the west so it can be launched toward IC.

Since Walcott is east of IC wouldn't you need an east wind to hit it?

Maybe Tiffin? Might I suggest Coralville? - the margin of error is lessened.

PS: Per the origin post point. Here's another clue for you all, I am not named Dean

 

[isufan]

Mine is the definition of originality.

 

[cyclonedave25]

My favorite team, my first name, and my favorite #.

 

[bringmagicback]

I was a big fan of the "Magic Hour" talk show hosted by Earvin Johnson. I would like to see that show get another chance. I want magic (johnson) back.

notsrs

 

[SNEDDS3]

Nickname given to me in high school (based off of my lastname) and my lucky #, I wish I could change it now, I've had many new and better ideas for a name the longer im a member here. Oh well.

 

[Icky_Mettle]

Needed a screen name, Archers of Loaf cd Icky Mettle was sitting on my desk. That's it. Exciting.

 

[iahawkhunter]

Since Walcott is east of IC wouldn't you need an east wind to hit it?

Maybe Tiffin? Might I suggest Coralville? - the margin of error is lessened.

PS: Per the origin post point. Here's another clue for you all, I am not named Dean

When launching rockets recreationally you launch into the wind so that it floats back to you as it descends under the parachute. Hence, with a wind out of the west I could "aim" towards IC for better theatrical effect at the launch.

Given that my max altitude for this rocket is on the order of a few thousand feet, it would take a hurricane out of the east to get any sort of over-the-ground distance.

 

[MeanDean]

When launching rockets recreationally you launch into the wind so that it floats back to you as it descends under the parachute. Hence, with a wind out of the west I could "aim" towards IC for better theatrical effect at the launch.

Given that my max altitude for this rocket is on the order of a few thousand feet, it would take a hurricane out of the east to get any sort of over-the-ground distance.

Hah! Shows my knowledge of rocketry. I just figured you would launch with a tailwind to give it the directional vector you wanted. That's why I took Civil Engineering instead of AeroE.

 

[HoopsTournament]

Name of my website (HoopsTournament.Net)

 

[bellzisu]

bellz was my nickname in college so I added ISU

 

[Al_4_State]

Mine's pretty self explanatory.

 

[Icky_Mettle]

Mine's pretty self explanatory.

You know a guy named Al that roots for Michigan State?

 

[Wx4Cy]

Ours started out as a "household" name. Wx is a symbol for weather. Eventually Mrs wanted her own so she became MrsWx which left me as Wx, even though I can barely spell weather.

 

[SeattleClone]

SeattleCyclone was already taken, and I've never seen them post. I didn't bother to change it when I moved...

 

[ItsCyence]

Science is my favorite subject in school. I like ISU.

 

[Clone96]

96 is for the year I graduated 1996

Avtar is Don Cherry, former coach of the Boston Bruins in the '70's, now famous as a commentator on CBC's Hockey Night In Canada, the longest running sports television series. Famous for his "Coaches Corner" segement, where he delivers his sometimes controversial commentaries about hockey. Famous for his loud suits & telling "all you kids out there, pay attention. That's how you do it!!"