About Aero Pack

About Aero Pack

Aero Pack opened in 1992 offering engineering expertise in hardware design and manufacturing of high reliability aerospace grade ceramic packages (modules) for micro electronics. Experience in Aerospace Packaging (Aero Pack) includes ceramic modules in the following applications:

AMRAAM missile - two modules used in guidance section

TWS - one module used in Thermal Weapon Sight

Hellfire missile - one module used in guidance section

Star Wars - two FPM’s (Focal Plane Module)

F/A-18 Hornet - two FADEC MCM's used in GE-400 series engines.
FADEC = Full Authority Digital Engine Control
MCM = Multi Chip Module

M1A1 Abrams Tank – one module used in targeting system

YF-22 Raptor - one module used in fiber-optic fly-by-wire flight control system

Hubble space telescope - one lens correction imaging module

B2 bomber - one radiation shielded memory module

Mars Sojourner rover - one radiation shielded power module

Aero Pack continues to offer design and consulting work in electronic packaging.

In 1994 Aero Pack began development of high reliability rocket components for commercial and amateur applications including High Power Rocketry.

'Aero Pack's goal for High Power Rocketry is to provide professional product design with emphasis on form, function, quality and reliability.'

In 1995 a few prototype aluminum retainers were designed to hold reloadable motor casings as well as single use motors. They had functional advantages and dressed up the business end of the rockets they were installed on. There was a lot of interest at the launches so a few more were made. By 1996 Aero Pack Quick-Change Motor Retainers were in production on CNC machinery (see photos on ‘products’ page).

In 1999 we released our Quick-Change Motor Adapters. Aero Pack also received orders from aerospace firms for our larger motor retainers.

In 2002 we released our Quick-Change Tailcone Motor Retainers. Aero Pack also became a supplier for commercial OEM rocket motor companies as well as other High Power Rocketry manufacturers.

In 2005 Aero Pack was incorporated. This has been helpful in the growth and diversification that Aero Pack has seen and continues to pursue.

Over the years some companies have attempted to copy certain features of our designs but none have duplicated the function and quality you get from Aero Pack. Our retainers utilize proper engineering for their application. The result is a strong, light-weight motor retainer that is simple to use.

We do not resort to the use of imported aluminum to save cost. We use only U.S. made ASTM rated aluminum. Thus, we offer a superior product that includes the use of unique clearanced truncated threads that not only provide a quick spin-on and spin-off feature but that also tolerate dirt and do not require grease that will attract grit.

In addition, our retainers work with just about every type of motor hardware, including hybrids. Aero Pack retainers accept aft-closure type motors as well as snap-ring type motors and our smallest 29mm retainers accept both 29/40-120 hobby rocketry motors and 29/60-360 high power motors.

There will always be new and exciting developments in High Power Rocketry and it will continue to be a dynamic hobby for all to enjoy.

Fly Safe and Have Fun !

Robert Mosley, Director
TRA # 01656 NAR # 87914