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I have completed processing all of the photos that I took at the Mile High Mayhem, and July 9 (Sat), 2011 launches. These can be viewed and downloaded from my (new) web site at RAL-Photos.smugmug.com. Also, keep an eye out…   Read more»

A friend, Who said He owed Me. made Me something.A one of a kind (only one like it on earth) rocket ship.Hand made from a bird feeder.Way Cool //picasaweb.google.com/mshinn2001/ToTheMoon

EuropeRussian Woman Killed by Husband’s Homemade RocketPublished August 12, 2011| NewsCorePrint Email Share CommentsText SizeVOLOGDA, Russia — Russian authorities were Friday probing the freak death of a woman killed by a homemade missile launched by her husband.The victim was looking…   Read more»

How did the launch go?

Hello Everyone,Will there be any vendors selling motors for the august 6th launch. Does hobby town usa sell high power composite motors anymore?Thanks 😀

Looking to round up a few volunteers to help Jon Skuba operate the NCR launch on Saturday, August 6th. First – looking for someone available to tow the equipment trailer out and/or back. Second – range setters, button pushers and…   Read more»

What can you guys tell me about places to watch the Perseids this August 12/13?http://www.space.com/8895-excellent-perseid-meteor-shower-expected-aug-11-13.htmlThere will be no moon to interfere with a darksky site. What are the rules on my family wandering out to the North site?thanks,

Fellow Rocketeers,Boulder County 4-H is again in need of a judge for this year’s Rocket Shoot. Unfortunately, it’s extremely short notice. The shoot is this Wednesday (7/27) from 8:00 to noon at the Boulder County Fair Grounds.I myself was just…   Read more»

Is anybody familiar with or using the Walston Transmitters. Do you have any pros or cons you can share? 😕

It’s almost ready for paint.Will paint it this weekend.Rerplaced all the balsa with plywood. It will fly on 29mmH motors. First flight will probably be H180.Any votes on a paint scheme?https://picasaweb.google.com/mshinn2001/Bomarc#

Any one know a good place to get some mylar local to the Denver metro? I’m going to try and roll my first tubes.

There is a lot to say but I am speechless for the most part, watching Atlantis roll to a stop this morning brought somewhat of a tear to my eye. I never was able to see a launch, I wish…   Read more»

The hail last week trashed my roof on the house.Thank God For Good Insurance. All But Deductable Covered.From the deck up is being replaced.The hail was horrendous.

Really cool cockpit autorotation of Discovery. Hey Joe also check your email, I ordered some engines for Aug. Launch now being you won’t be at this event.

Check this out, Discovery cockpit view..http://360vr.com/2011/06/22-discovery-flight-deck-opf_6236/index.html

Is NCR maxed out with our 35,000′ waiver?Edward

I am happy to report that Bill’s Rapscallion was found and recovered this morning!I took Bill up for a spin around the North Site this morning, after an hour of low level searching back and forth my co-worker in the…   Read more»

I lost a 3 Dogs Rocketry Kestrel 54 min diameter bird at the North site on Saturday July 9th. The rocket has a red nose, silver ebay, black booster, with blue fins. I flew it on a K300 54mm 6GXL…   Read more»

While looking for my rocket at the North site, I found a dark blue rocket with the name ‘Mama’s Boy’ on the side. Looks like it shreaded as the upper part is not there, but the fin can and motor…   Read more»

I lost my Aerotech Arreaux at the North Site. Wind was going due east at the time. Did not see deploy as rocket went into a low cloud. Rocket is Green and Black with yellow chute. Has Aerotech 29 40/120…   Read more»