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Hi guys,So I have read the post on Rocket Planet, on how to convert files to Open Rocket, but don’t get it.Do I need winzip, to do this?If yes, is there a free web version?Thanks in advance

Hey guys,Thought I’d share a few pictures of my latest 38mm carbon fiber tube.This is a picture of electrical tubing that I used for my mandrel. Thanks goes out to Dennis B., at the 2010 meeting/swap meet i bought some…   Read more»

http://www.wimp.com/rocketexplosion/

I’ve had trouble making fiberglass molds of my 29mm nosecone plug. They’re not terrible, but it took a couple of tries to get usable ones, and they have quite a few flaws from bubbles and a ragged partline. So I’m…   Read more»

I see we are scheduled for April 2 (regular launch) and April 3 (research launch). Is that still the case? Gosh, I may have been asleep during that part of the meeting?We got a nice rain in Windsor last night….   Read more»

8) March 18-20 Springfest at Jean- west of Vegas a little. Joe and I went last year, had a ball. Fun club with great flights. Weather looks good, low 70’s. The spring is the best time on the lakebed. Rooms…   Read more»

The 2011 Pawnee Open is set for May 7, 2011. There are 6 events that will comprise a total of 80 contest points, and are hopefully designed to get a lot of participation from NCR members. You will probably have…   Read more»

Wish our rockets put up shock waves like this!http://www.wimp.com/supersonicflight/

Time to start thinking about the single-event 1 Meter Minimum Mile Contest to take place at MHM. Only 11 weekends between now and then. Here are the rules. This is a “class” altitude contest.1 Meter Minimum MileThis is a single…   Read more»

We have 6 contestants in progress after the March 5th launch. The prairie was hard on recovery, with several disqualifications. Here are the standings:Jon Skuba- Completed C – 6 Credited Flights – 0 DQ’d flightsBear Friedrichs- Completed C – 6…   Read more»

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110307.html

Hey everyone,I have quite the engineering question that I need some ideas on. In my Engineering Projects class, we have started our final year project. I convinced my group to try to make a steam powered rocket motor. Here is…   Read more»

A great day for a launch.Thank You to all NCR for making it happen.Many flights. Not tooo cold. Not tooo windy.https://picasaweb.google.com/mshinn2001/MarchNCRLaunch#

I’ve started work on my next rocket project. A 98mm min dia. I’m making some videos as I build it. I hope they help some one.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3wtcNTd9wghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULktB6THEZUTony

Wind permitttting. I hope to launch my Solar Flare upscale on a J350 or J500.Maiden flight so I would want low wind. Afternoon winds expected tobe 10 to 15. High 40s and mostly sunny. And muddy , I’m sure.Not bad…   Read more»

Who all is going to LDRS this year (Labor day weekend in Kansas?)When I learned that they arranged for a 50kft waiver, that tipped the balance for me.To help encourage people to take advantage of the waiver, I’m sponsoring a…   Read more»

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/81323858/?lt=em

Hello From Cape CanaveralAfter a 13 hour trip to day by bus, our second trip to Florida since November, and Months of waiting.They finally sent Discovery skyward! :DI dont know why the were so worried about that tank for, it…   Read more»

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110222.html

http://scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/default.aspx?cat=01CLO&ctgy=PRODUCTS&C2=CL_CRAFTS&C3=&C4=&LV=224 motor flight packs for 19.88! Stock up now!