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That is Awesome and well written! It is exactly what I also belive the opportunities in Rocketry bring.I am focusing more on getting groups ready for launching. My website is up and I am slowly writing the content, but you…   Read more»

This past weekend I had the opportunity to put up a display regarding my rocketry program at the school I work at. We had a benefit auction.FYI, here is the main text of the trifold display with photos of the…   Read more»

I’m in. I have a 8 port launcher and 8 port pad that needs some test time. We can drag 8 at a time.I will bring some backup estes launchers just in case, but I have already fried about 50…   Read more»

The church did what I had expected and denied us permission to use their soccer field.I am sick and tired of people trying to make a profit off of these kids, or even allowing them to learn.So, I am going…   Read more»

This is what I had expected and why I was getting so frustrated.Sadly, if they had allowed us to use their soccer field for the little kids, my wife and I would have joined that church.Oh well, even if granted…   Read more»

Anyone in the club feel like taking one for the team and running for Mayor? Joe Hinton for Mayor? We’d all vote for ya! :DI really like what both Estes and Apogee has done recently with promoting education through rocketry….   Read more»

Years ago my NAR section would launch at a junior high school. Every launch was publicized ahead of time and we would frequently have newspaper and TV reporters come out and do a story on us. Eventually, we were able…   Read more»

Shunt1 is talking about the Fort Collins launch of the 28th. We are still looking for a sight. But an even bigger concern is now the potential fire danger. If we do not have rain and green things up, there…   Read more»

OK, I am a bit confused now.The event on April 21st in Wheatridge is cancelled.The event on April 28th in Ft Collins is cancelled.What is the event Shunt1 is talking about on the 28th? Let me know if you need…   Read more»

Told you Bear, I know how to fight dirty when required!Until the church tells me no, then I will assume that we have a GO FOR LAUNCH on the 28th.By launching my tiny rockets every day, they will finally get…   Read more»

What did the police have to do with it?

There are many possible launch sites in Fort Collins. The difficult task was to locate one that was close to Hobby Town where the class will be held.I talked to a local church with a large soccer field today that…   Read more»

I wouldn’t push too hard until the fire danger is lower. I’ve got several places I’ve flown in Longmont, but with the grass this dry, I wouldn’t dare fly. My best field was easily large enough for G motor flights…   Read more»

Dave, I am planning on cancelling my event also. 🙁 I have not been able to secure a launch site that will not place me and the participants in violation of the city code. I am thinking it is now…   Read more»

I have had to cancel the Arvada Hobbytown clinic. there is only one field in Arvada that allows launching with prior approval. So happens that the city is having a kite festival that day. bummer.

1 day in Fort Collins. I am still trying to firm up a launch site.City parks -NO; Public Schools – NO; asking churches, slow to respond; private land, maybe.

Hi guys,Trying to firm up my calendar, just found out my daughter has to get a hip procedure done in Utah probably around the time of all this. Just making sure i have the proposed dates correct.April 21st Wheatridge -…   Read more»

I still have not been able to pin down a launch site that will give approval to the launch. I fear it is harder to educate the adults than the children. I am working on about 4 sites within a…   Read more»

Joe, he already has more support than he had expected…It is important that people pay for lessons first, otherwise it is often ignored and forgotten. However, when a parent takes the time to attend a class with their child and…   Read more»

My wife already says my rocketry is a distraction. If she only new. You may not realize it Joe, but you are a mentor of mine, as I try to keep the fun in dysfunction.