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I finished My new paint on My Thor-x last night. I will attach themotor retainers and it will be ready to fly.http://picasaweb.google.com/mshinn2001/THORXUpscale#The design of the skull is not mine. But the art work in puttingit on is. I probably have…   Read more»

3 Dogs Rocketry has a new kit, the “KestreL”. Here is the deal:-54mm minimum diameter-Von Karman nosecone-nifty tailcone (see http://www.rocketryplanet.com/content/view/3219/30/)-for a limited time, price includes a Pro54-6GXL casing (yippee!!!! 8) )-Rigid polycarbonate fin jig-all glass construction-35′ of 0.25″ Kevlar shock…   Read more»

I would like to say thanks to everyone who helped plan and donate raffle items to the all Colorado rocketry dinner. It was a very awesome event.

While I haven’t spoken directly to James or Art on this topic, I know that like me – they would appreciate knowing about any L3 cert attempts that may be in the works.Last year we had a run of about…   Read more»

I had an unbuilt 38mm Mongoose kit lying around and decided to do something different with it to make the build a little more challenging. I came up with the idea of a central 6GXL 38 surrounded by 3 38mm…   Read more»

Hey all, thought I would post a link to a build thread I have established for my L3 project, a 98mm Mongoose, Minimum Diameter. I plan on launching it on a 3gr 98 at MHM and then maybe later on…   Read more»

All,We need to step up the volunteering a bit! In the past we have usually been able to find enough folks standing around at most launches to help out and push the launch button when needed.Now, many of our long…   Read more»

Can you do your level 1, 2 and 3 certs with EX motors or do you have to cert with a factory load? Not sure I’ve seen this discussed.

Do any club members have a 40 CF cylinder or bigger they’d like to part with? Looking for one and maybe a regulator.Let me know – 970 430 5433 – leave a message if I don’t answer.Edward

I’m starting a scratch build and want to learn to make my own centering rings like the pros do. I have seen a couple sites using a router and the circle jig 200. I currently only have a drill press,…   Read more»

I am thinking about a Loki K350 Moony on 3/6. :)Should put “Hair of the Dog” just over 11000. 8)Any one have Jons number.Wanted to make sure he was going to be there.I know the forum is a rare thing…   Read more»

Hey everyone,After all the helpful responses for the main chute, (thanks) lets talk about the drouge.How many will use motor ejection for the drogue?Motor ejection with BP charge as backup?Drill out motor charge, use only BP for best dtermined apogee?What…   Read more»

I’m looking to renew my interest in rockets. I would like to become a member of NC Rocketry. But, is there anything to be gained by also joining NAR?Is there a way to combine the two and save some money.Also,…   Read more»

I was wondering if its possible with the current forum setup to have a topic listed as “Projects” so people could post their current projects, show techniques and get advice all with photos embedded in the forum for easy viewing?…   Read more»

Hey everyone,I order a Raven from Adrain, Wednesday night, Ding-dong, Raven showed up on Friday. VERY NICE. Thank you.If i can only get these #10 AWG wires in these little screws, hehe.

At what feet/sec do you guys start using mach delay function on your altimeters? IE what is the rule of thumb?Also, is there some kind of general rule you are using to decide on shear pins for the drogue deploy?Thanks

Here is an update on My Accelerated Motions new paint job.I had built it as a THOR-x upscale. Now it will have the paintthat reflects that..I will be flying it this time on a L1115P Should be a coolflight and…   Read more»

Hi everyone,Seeing how i’m a curious guy, what size chute and what maker of chute have some of you used for the Little Dog DD kit. Rocket is not built yet, instructions say around 3lbs, sure i wont be much…   Read more»

Stunning… http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.htmlIt looks contrived, but this is a photo taken from Cassini. There is some tweaking of the colors to make them appear as the would to the naked eye, but it is the real deal.APOD (astronomy picture of the…   Read more»

Anyone going? If so I could probably send you some Alpha Hybrids motors for you to fly :)Edward