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Russ Anthony from CRASH is in 2nd overall. He says if I do well at nationals I could end up at least 4th for the year. That what I was as a 13 year old in 1960 after NARAM-3. How…   Read more»

Mike,For local LPR needs, you should check out the field in Longmont, by the Sandstone Ranch ballfields complex. Let me know and I can send you a liability waiver form to keep the property owner happy. Lots of space, and…   Read more»

Even if you don’t have anything to fly, come out and watch, lots of big shots will fly this weekend.Well, I’m there. Art, make some room in the camper! I’ll bring my Gray Ghost so I can get a consensus…   Read more»

Mike,Our Church has 20 acres – long track in Broomfield off 144th and Zuni. Jeremiah and I launch there from time to time. You are welcome to use it. We have lost a few birds, but that was due to…   Read more»

FYI I plan on attending on Saturday to do photos, so I will see you all up there.MurdockMurdock, I sent you a PM. You may wish to camp out, or at least stay lat Saturday night if you want to…   Read more»

No BP motors. The Estes pads will not be set up this time around. As JW said, it is for insurance reasons. If you were planning on flying Estes or BP motors then they will have to wait.Even if you…   Read more»

Mike,For local LPR needs, you should check out the field in Longmont, by the Sandstone Ranch ballfields complex. Let me know and I can send you a liability waiver form to keep the property owner happy. Lots of space, and…   Read more»

Clearly Experimental BP motors are disallowed, but maybe commercial BP motors are o.k?

… Commercial and ‘research’ motors approved for flight except black-powderd based motors… It would be nice if L2’s could fly ANY kind of motor, including black powder. In my case I’m trying to get some set duration test flights before…   Read more»

FYI I plan on attending on Saturday to do photos, so I will see you all up there.Murdock

As I understood it from last ex-launch you could be sponsored by a level 2and fly??????? But not to cert L1 😯 The problem is your guest — if he has someone else sponsor his flight — didn’t really fly…   Read more»

As I understood it from last ex-launch you could be sponsored by a level 2and fly??????? But not to cert L1 😯 The problem is your guest — if he has someone else sponsor his flight — didn’t really fly…   Read more»

Long story, but, single use 29 housings….. For couplers. I also have a 38mm fore enclosure to give back to Tim. I am told that John has access to mis-run PVC tubing that I can get. I have several 29…   Read more»

To clarify and clear up any and maybe all mis-understandings. The orginally scheduled Sunday, July 13th TRA Research Launch was postponed until this coming weekend, July 19th and 20th to provide an opportunity for Tripoli members to take advantage of…   Read more»

Anyone who wants to try besting 20K this weekend should watch this spot http://www.weatherimages.org/data/imag192.htmlI have my fingers / toes crossed :DJW

I will still be up, come on out!Art

I’ll be there both days. Leaving Iowa at 5PM CST Friday night and driving straight through. Probably show up about 2AM Mountain time. I *might* stay in Cheyenne or Sidney, but will probably drive straight through.JW

The Cliff Notes version of TRA Research Rules are, as JW remembers, TRA membership in good standing and TRA Certified Level 2 acheivement or better. Commercial and ‘research’ motors approved for flight except black-powderd based motors and liquid fueled motors…   Read more»

USFS has approved our use of the site. Ben Russell, Director of Tripoli Research approved the weekend and I approved this message.Approval of Joe is supplied by the “We approve of Joe Committee” at least I think so, nobody approved…   Read more»

To clarify and clear up any and maybe all mis-understandings. The orginally scheduled Sunday, July 13th TRA Research Launch was postponed until this coming weekend, July 19th and 20th to provide an opportunity for Tripoli members to take advantage of…   Read more»