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Thank you Jack. Waiver/Notam request has been made – let’s hope Mother Nature knows how to read. Current forecast is not very promising for an enjoyable time – too cloudy, cold and windy – but there is still a few…   Read more»

I understand. I will not be there, again. I will be working the gun show in Laramie this weekend. Gold and silver bullion, IRA conversions, knife sharpeners, and hopefully some ammo will be sold. No theodolites, though. Most people don’t…   Read more»

I am hoping Bear, that it is somewhat like that! I think that it is pretty important for kids to learn the math first before they go to the instant gratification of simply seeing the readouts from electronic altimeters. Good…   Read more»

Are you guys talking about one of those short isosceles triangles with the round thing in the middle with degree marks around that round thing and a circular bubble level on it? And you would take two of them or…   Read more»

Chad – I’m in Fort Collins and going to the 3-1 launch (assuming the weather gods don’t snow on our parade again)… I can facilitate the transfer. PM me when/where to pick it up.Dave – if the transfer happens, I’ll…   Read more»

OK Dave, it’s yours.I won’t be able to make the 3/1 launch (anyone in FoCo environs going that I could transfer the equipment too?). So we may have to plan on the April launch or an ad-hoc rendezvous.Email me at…   Read more»

Hi Chad,yes, I will take it! I can imagine that it will provide some hands-on experiences for my middle schoolers. Thanks! I am going to the Cinzetti dinner tonight and getting out to the 3/1 launch.

No Chad, I regret I did not, but I know I will go looking for it in the morning.

Great video. Did you happen to catch my article in the December 2013 issue of Sky and Telescope talking about “Earthrise?”Chad

Well, now I am depressed. I need to go to Walmart and have some retail therapy on those TV’s that are on sale I guess…. dang…..

Members and Friends,No Launch. We’ve been snake bit again by Mother Nature. NCR has cancelled our scheduled launch event for Saturday, February 1st. The clouds, wind, cold and snow doesn’t make for very pleasant conditions and can be pretty rough…   Read more»

Any word yet on the launch site? Snow is above my ankles here in Longmont. I heard 7″ in Loveland, 8″ in Winsor.

You ‘da Man, Jack. Thanks! I’m guessing it will be cold and probably muddy in places that aren’t still frozen or covered with snow.

Count me in for a motor Joe. Even if I end up not using it for the contest, I will still burn one.

*&^**^%$^&*(^&*&%$#!#$%^&*()!! (LOL)

Funny you should bring that up. I had plans to use an octocopter at 800′ with a laser motivated stability platform to prevent less than perfect verticle performance. Sims at just over 11,500′ on a clear and nearly immaculately calm…   Read more»

I think it is time we discussed the I-165 single shot contest. I just re-read the rules and I see nothing in there about an elevated launch pad. If you will watch the video: http://msnvideo.msn.com/?channelindex=8&from=en-us_msnhp#/video/b3df649a-0f70-8394-7d80-00f91333481c ; the guys had a…   Read more»

I not scared of Joe, I think. Joe do you have any incriminating evidence on me? Yet?Name withheld for my own protection.

GEEEEZ,The Grand Poobah chimes in and everybody shuts up!Is this Russia?Scaredeeee cats…….Dway……….

Lots of smack talk – Chad says “Show me the money. You got to pay if you want to play.”