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This coming from a veteran of Robot Wars and BattleBots… I can see it now, Rocket Rage or Altitude Wars or something… Actually a pretty funny image – rockets flying to extreme altitude and deploying carbide saws or big hammers…   Read more»

Brent, I’m the kind of guy who needs a challenge or goal to shoot for, so please keep the program going.You might want to consider metrifying the levels to be more in tune with units used in the space programs,…   Read more»

This does sound kind of cool. Now for that 20K thing.What about a pin like Rocket Silo had for L1-3?The rocketsilo pins were produced by one of my employees back in vegas who now has his own pin company. unfortunately…   Read more»

I to would be quite Interested… I do have to agree with JW… 10K is a good accomplishment. I have gotten for myself to the point where most my flights are past that. 15K is quite a bit more of…   Read more»

This does sound kind of cool. Now for that 20K thing.What about a pin like Rocket Silo had for L1-3?

Ah, like Cafe Press.W

Except for the cost of creating the different logos and having to stock the different shirts or stickers or coffee cups or whatever.WarrenKimberly’s idea is to use one of these services where you submit the artwork, and then anyone can…   Read more»

Given that a mile is just a little over 5000 feet (by 280), maybe smaller increments would attract more attention. Pretty good idea actually, and an annual (or bi-monthly) updated column/artcle in your magazine would encourage folks to participate and…   Read more»

Except for the cost of creating the different logos and having to stock the different shirts or stickers or coffee cups or whatever.Warren

hmm… I’ve thought about this a bit. I think I’d like to keep it at 10k feet (2 miles)Brent, I think it is great to start at 10K, but I would still suggest tighter increments thereafter. For me, 15K was…   Read more»

hmm… I’ve thought about this a bit. I think I’d like to keep it at 10k feet (2 miles)Brent, I think it is great to start at 10K, but I would still suggest tighter increments thereafter. For me, 15K was…   Read more»

i love the idea, most of the reason i want to go big is to go for altitude. otherwise i’m happy with the little lpr rockets. so sign me up whenever the club comes along!

I think it’s a great idea Brent and think it’ll definitely catch on with the altitude pigs amongst us – like me for instance. A T-shirt is a great idea. You could also put up a page with names and/or…   Read more»

It seems several of you are interested in the idea and that I should figure out a way to keep it going.Here are some thoughts I have on how to better promote it:1. have a section in every issue of…   Read more»

Given that a mile is just a little over 5000 feet (by 280), maybe smaller increments would attract more attention. Pretty good idea actually, and an annual (or bi-monthly) updated column/artcle in your magazine would encourage folks to participate and…   Read more»

I’m not an EX flier, but I did chuckle when I read the question about using EX for the club:I want to use an EX motor, can I still join?Commercial motors provide a reliable tested standard for more reliable flights…   Read more»

Given that a mile is just a little over 5000 feet (by 280), maybe smaller increments would attract more attention. Pretty good idea actually, and an annual (or bi-monthly) updated column/artcle in your magazine would encourage folks to participate and…   Read more»

Given that a mile is just a little over 5000 feet (by 280), maybe smaller increments would attract more attention. Pretty good idea actually, and an annual (or bi-monthly) updated column/artcle in your magazine would encourage folks to participate and…   Read more»

Sure, I would do it 🙂

I’d certainly do it.Warren