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Aerotech and Estes both have a F50-4t. All I can find in conflicting information. Are they the same motor? Anyone going to be selling an Aerotech F50 at MHM or got one they want to part with for a price?…   Read more»

Joe,Doug Krohn and I are planning a 2 stage M-M for MHM and best date pending weather is Friday 6/6. We wanted to confirm that high alt waivers will be available that day. Thanks! -Sean 😀

Anyone planning on flying any there? If you are and don’t have your own GSE please contact me ahead of time so I can have the support you need. I charge for N2O by the pound, $3.50 per pound.Thank you!Edward

Last week (May 3, 2014), I flew my Madcow Tomach on it’s maiden flight to 7000+ feet on a J280. Unfortunately, I lost radio contact during descent and haven’t seen it since. It’s got a Altus Metrum Telemega, an Adept…   Read more»

While looking around the North Site for my Tomach I lost last week, I found a 4″ Patriot. Paint looks just like this: http://www.rocketreviews.com/estes—us-army-patriot-m-104-2056-2003-2008.html Is it yours? email or call: david@thepinters.com or 303-774-7641

Well there aren’t enough weekends in the summer – so we’ll have to spend an evening instead.I’ll plan on digging into the trailer and start cleaning and charging batteries next Thursday about 5:30pm. As usual we can do the cleaning…   Read more»

I was very sad knowing a launch was going on and I was at work.How did it go? I thought at times I could smell rocket.I will be able to be at the friday part of MHM. Keep the fingerscrossed…   Read more»

I know the odds are low,,, but hearing that Joe won’t be at tomorrow’s launch made me soooo sad :(I had planned on scrounging Joe’s inventory for a Cesaroni motor – either a 1g / 38mm G185 or a 2…   Read more»

Is anyone driving to BALLS 2014 this September? I’d love to go, but am transportation challenged. I’d be willing to help with gas and other expenses, and I’ve been told I’m a good conversationalist.

I’ll be there on Saturday, so I can tow to the site,,, but again, not planning to be there on Sunday (still haven’t trained the wife to burn a whole weekend burning AP, unless it’s MHM). So someone will have…   Read more»

I am in Longmont and simply needing a local source of a forged eyebolt for my mm/shockcord. Suggestions?thanks,

This is some video from 4/5/2014. There are some good views of the flight line from the on board video. It was great to finally fly and see so many other flyers out enjoying the day as well!Here is a…   Read more»

I can tow the trailer out on Saturday morning, April 5, but not currently planning on being there on Sunday the 6th…

Is there anyone (NAR member) that would be able to come to witness our launch this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Dawson? This is really our last opportunity, and the team captain is ready to go.Let me know, thanks!Christal–Christal McDougall6…   Read more»

For those of you who went to the Rocketry dinner, you already know that the Smith family cleaned up on the raffle prizes! It has certainly given me renewed drive to get a couple of projects done, alter some others,…   Read more»

Greetings!Due to last year’s success, we plan to hold another Summer of Discovery summer-long event – June 10 – August 16. This year we will have five themes over a ten week period – two weeks of each theme.The themes…   Read more»

My first duel deploy and I was hoping for some input. My question is, my payload bays will be snug with recovery gear up against bulkheads and against the charge cups, is this o.k. ? or should there be some…   Read more»

Next weekend March 7,8,9 Springfest. Trip Vegas. Looks like mid 70’s, light winds. Joe will be there. I will be there. A word about this club. They are GREAT hosts. Pot luck on Saturday night, you will attend, or they…   Read more»

Third time’s a charm??? I can tow both directions on Saturday, if it be in the cards. I’ll be there by 8:30 AM,,, for those who can come a few minutes early to help with set up.

NCR has an old home made theodolite for measuring rocket altitudes by means of a two-station triangulation. The utility for such a device has declined with the widespread use of on-board altimeters, even for NAR contests. Joe has indicated that…   Read more»