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Wondering If anyone got a picture of my rocket Closer to The edge that flew out of a tower at the third row of pads sunday at 10:30.

So looking for some help with analysis of the failure of my L3 flight from those with more experience, insight etc. Briefly the story of my L3 project “It’s Awesome Time Baby!” Its a 98 Mongoose with a redesigned zipperless…   Read more»

Many of you know Edward Wranosky. For those of you who don’t, Edward is the kind of person who doesn’t seek any particular recognition, yet works hard in the background and truly enjoys helping people.We leaned heavily on Edward for…   Read more»

Sleep is over-rated but well deserved for everyone that helped with any aspect of making MHM 2010 the super event it was. Huge and extreme thanks to the set up crew, flight operators, flyers, spectators,vendors, USFS,FAA, Mother Nature and the…   Read more»

Howdy folks, I would be interested in any video that you have of the Nike flight. I would be even more interested in anything that you may have of the apogee events and recovery. Please send me a private message…   Read more»

I lost my booster to my Git Along Little Doggie. I suffered a main deployment at apogee due to weak shear pins and too strong a drogue deployment charge.It’s purple with blue fin accents. It has a 6-GXL case with…   Read more»

On Saturday at MHM we ejected the one grain CTI case most likely due south possible SE of the launch pads. Call 970-405-4289 If found please.Thanks

This is a screen shot from one of the videos I poseted.Chris not only had to start over in the alphabet contest, itdamaged a rocket He was to use in a week at LDRS.Sorry Chrishttp://picasaweb.google.com/mshinn2001/CoolVideoCapture#

What a wonderful closing day to a fantastic MHM 2010.Thanks to all who helped Me get into the airPictures//picasaweb.google.com/mshinn2001/MHM2010Day4#Videos//s46.photobucket.com/home/mshinn2001/indexThanks Mike

For SaleAeroTech 240 case (Good condition, $36 retail) $20RouseTech (for AT) 360 case (Good condition, $40 retail) $25Aft closure (carbon scoring, Fair, $26 retail) $15Forward closure (some minor pitting, Fair, $28 retail) $15Forward plugged closure (never used, $31 retail) $25-or-negotiable…   Read more»

Today was a perfect day for flying. I had one very bad flight andone 1/2 good flight. My Thor-x upscale on an L1115 was a fantasticliftoff. I had shock cord seperation. Everything was OK but the booster.A new airframe for…   Read more»

The president of Southern Arizona Rocketry Association in Tucson works for the same company I do, and they held their big annual launch, “Desert Heat”, in March. The highlight of the event was the 1/2-scale Patriot missile battery launch//www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtKpPnDIALUhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VmRJNsOWuk&feature=relatedThey even…   Rea…[Read more]

Windy, Windy, Windy.But….NCR managed to get up a great number of flights.’PICTURES’http://picasaweb.google.com/mshinn2001/MHM2010Day2#’3 VIDEOS’ (Kind-a)http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f131/mshinn2001/Sunday is to be better than today and Monday better than Sunday.Should be some big flights.

Almost a perfect day.http://picasaweb.google.com/mshinn2001/MHM2010Day1#

I’m saddened to report that the Bert Harless’ wife, Sue passed away earlier today. Many of you know Bert (a/k/a “Santa Claus”) as a regular flyer at the NCR launches. Sue lost a brave fight to cancer – a fight…   Read more»

We are ready for a launch.Come one come all.Here are some pictures.http://picasaweb.google.com/mshinn2001

Hey, Towing up trailer, want to know road conditions by noon if anyone heading up early. Stubby 970-443-1926

Like other years. I am setting up a tent. For shade,rocketprep.and saving a spot. At night for the most part it will be empty.(I am very fortunate to live just 25 minutes away.)It is available for anyone needing to prep…   Read more»

Hey, like to know road conditions into site if anyone is up early,before noon. Stubby. 970-443-1926. Towing trailer…

Anyone have experience with using the Boostervision GearCam DVR – I have tried contacting the manufacturer and am awaiting a response. Even better anyone have one I can borrow at MHM if I can’t get mine working by then?Thanks, Sean